Chevrolet Silverado Led Texas Fatalities in 2024
The truck was involved in crashes resulting in 351 deaths across the state last year.
Updated on Oct. 5, 2026 in Trucks
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In 2024, the Chevrolet Silverado was the vehicle model involved in the highest number of fatal traffic crashes in Texas, with 351 associated deaths. This figure contributed to a total of 4,160 traffic-related fatalities recorded on Texas roads during the year.
Why it matters
The high incidence of fatal crashes involving large trucks underscores ongoing safety concerns regarding vehicle size and interactions with other road users in Texas. With trucks claiming the top three spots for fatal crash involvement, the data highlights the substantial presence of pickups on state roads.
Of the 351 deaths linked to the Chevrolet Silverado in 2024, 202 individuals were not occupants of the vehicle. Additionally, pickups were involved in 206 of the 763 pedestrian fatalities recorded in Texas.
The players
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
This federal agency is responsible for keeping people safe on America's roadways through the setting and enforcement of safety performance standards for motor vehicles.
The details
Trucks dominated the top five positions for vehicles involved in fatal accidents, with the Chevrolet Silverado, Ford F-150, and Ram 1500 accounting for a combined 795 deaths. Data was compiled by analyzing vehicle identification numbers from National Highway Traffic Safety Administration records.
Timeline
Texas last experienced a day without a traffic death on November 7, 2000.
The recorded fatal traffic data covers the full calendar year of 2024.
Roadmap
The dominance of pickups in fatal crash statistics reflects the long-standing prevalence of heavy-duty trucks within the Texas automotive market. This trend illustrates a persistent safety challenge as the shift toward larger vehicle classes remains a defining feature of regional driving habits.
Drivers should remain mindful of the increased physical risks posed by high-profile vehicles when sharing the road with large pickups. Understanding these vehicle statistics can assist residents in making more informed decisions regarding defensive driving practices and personal vehicle selection.
The takeaway
The data serves as a sobering reminder of the importance of vigilance, as Texas has not recorded a day without a traffic death in over two decades. Drivers are encouraged to prioritize road safety awareness, particularly when operating or sharing space with large, high-mass vehicles.
Further reading
For more information on vehicle safety and regional trends, visit our Trucks section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by AXcessNews.
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