There are significantly higher rates of males dying from car accidents than females in Texas. This pattern is consistent with national trends and reflects differences in driving behavior, mileage driven, and risk-taking patterns. Here is a breakdown of Texas car accident statistics by gender based on TxDOT crash data.
Male Driver Deaths (2023)
1,500+
of 2,057 total driver fatalities
73%+
Female Driver Deaths (2023)
557
of 2,057 total driver fatalities
27%
Males Dominate Fatalities: Of the 2,057 reported driver deaths in Texas car accidents in 2023 more than 1,500 were male. Male drivers account for over 73% of all driver fatalities in Texas.
Highest Risk Age Group: Males aged 20 to 35 years old have the highest likelihood of dying in a car accident in Texas. Females between ages 40 and 60 have the lowest crash fatality rate of any gender-age group.
Young Drivers Overrepresented: Both male and female Texas drivers between ages 18 and 25 are involved in far more fatal crashes than any other age group. Drivers aged 18–34 account for approximately 46% of all traffic fatalities involving drivers where age was known.
Age 21–25 Most Deadly: The 21–25 age group made up 15% of all fatal crash-involved drivers in Texas — the highest of any five-year age range. This group is disproportionately involved in both speeding and drunk driving crashes.
Older Drivers: Drivers aged 65 and older made up about 12% of fatal crash-involved drivers in Texas. While older drivers tend to drive more cautiously they are at greater risk for life-threatening outcomes when crashes do occur due to physical vulnerability.