Driving on Texas roads come with a certain amount of risk. Whether a driver is going to the grocery store or is headed to work in the morning, he or she could fall victim to the reckless or negligent actions of another driver or other factors. Interestingly, a high amount of the overall number of fatal auto accidents in Texas take place in specific areas.
Around half of all accidents that result in the death of a motorist in Texas take place in areas where there is a heavy presence of the oil and gas industry. In 2018, over 1,600 people died while driving through areas where oil and gas extraction is happening. One local trucking company owner states that he believes that distracted driving plays a large role in the number of accidents that happen in these areas.