Tyler, Texas saw a significant increase in vehicular accidents in 2023, with official data from the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) revealing a total of 2,573 crashes within the city limits. This marks an increase of 150 crashes compared to the 2,423 recorded in 2022, highlighting a growing concern for road safety in the area.
Analysis of the 2023 TxDOT crash data pinpoints several intersections as critical hotspots for accidents. The intersection identified as the most dangerous in Tyler for 2023 was East Southeast Loop 323 at SH 155 South, which recorded 31 crashes. This figure represents a notable escalation from 24 crashes in 2022 and 17 in 2021, nearly doubling the incident rate in just two years.
Following closely, Troup Highway and Grande Boulevard ranked as the second most crash-prone intersection with 27 incidents in 2023. This location has also seen a consistent upward trend, climbing from 26 crashes in 2022 and 19 in 2021.
Two intersections tied for the third highest number of crashes in 2023, both with 26 incidents: South Broadway Avenue at West Grande Boulevard, and Loop 323 at Old Jacksonville Highway.
Rounding out the top five most dangerous intersections was Troup Highway and Loop 323, which reported 25 crashes in 2023. This intersection also shows a steady increase over recent years, up from 20 crashes in 2022 and 17 in 2021.
Other high-frequency crash locations identified by the 2023 TxDOT data include:
* South Main Avenue at West Loop 323: 22 crashes
* US 69 at Loop 323: 20 crashes
* South Broadway at Loop 323: 19 crashes
* West Gentry Parkway at North Loop 323: 19 crashes
* West Loop 323 at US 69: 18 crashes
The consistent appearance of Loop 323 in various combinations across the top crash sites underscores its role as a major arterial road and a significant area of concern for traffic safety in Tyler. Drivers are urged to exercise extra caution, especially when navigating these frequently impacted areas.
Further details on crash statistics can typically be found through the Texas Department of Transportation's public safety data resources, such as the CRASH database available at https://www.txdot.gov/safety/traffic-safety/crash-data.html.
