“Beaumont typically has an average of 20 to 30 deaths a year. The state of Texas has not had a single day without death for the past 19 years.”
BEAUMONT, Texas – Beaumont ranks second in the top 20 bad driving list according to an article on aceable.com.
It is the second most dangerous city in the state of Texas for drivers. That is based on the number of fatal car accidents per 100,000 inhabitants.
Traffic, texting, driving, and accelerating all contribute to road accidents in Texas.
Beaumont Police Officer Haley Morrow says city accidents claim lives every year.
“Beaumont has an average of 20 to 30 deaths a year. The state of Texas has not had a single day without a death for the past 19 years,” Morrow said.
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She explained that drivers need to be extra careful on the road when driving through construction zones.
“The Eastex Freeway and I-10 have been built in different locations over the past few years,” said Morrow.
In 2019, TxDOT public records show 11 crashes occurring on a specific stretch of the highway. 69 in just 8 months.
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In 2018 there were a total of 12,161 major accidents in the state of Texas. The number of deaths on roads in Texas was 3,639.
“As for the police, one of the most common contributors to most accidents is distracted driving when we investigate accidents,” Morrow said.
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According to TxDOT, every fifth accident is associated with distracted driving.
“Of course, as cell phone usage increases, we believe the number of crashes will increase. States and cities are putting out laws and regulations that prohibit the use of cell phones,” Morrow said.
Texting and driving are illegal in Texas. According to Aceable.com, Texas driving laws tend to be stricter than other states.
“We believe these laws will get stricter in the years to come just because there are so many deaths we see from distracted driving,” Morrow said.
TxDot’s # EndTheStreakCampaign offers tips for drivers to play an active role in preventing accidents on the road.
For more information visit www.endthestreaktx.com.
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