{"id":1176,"date":"2019-02-13T16:48:45","date_gmt":"2019-02-13T16:48:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.dealerfireblog.com\/thirdcoastautos\/?p=1176"},"modified":"2026-01-30T18:33:14","modified_gmt":"2026-01-30T18:33:14","slug":"what-are-the-most-common-causes-of-car-accidents-in-texas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thirdcoastautos.com\/blog\/what-are-the-most-common-causes-of-car-accidents-in-texas\/","title":{"rendered":"What are the most common causes of car accidents in Texas?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Common Reasons for Car Accidents in Texas<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

An accident doesn\u2019t just happen without a cause. Ideally, if every person follows the rules, there won\u2019t be an incident, thanks to the way our traffic laws and systems are set up (although it’s also important to keep your vehicle in top condition to avoid mechanical failure<\/a>). To avoid being in an accident, you should know the dangers- the common reasons that accidents occur. Additionally, always practice defensive driving, as other people might not follow the rules as well as you do. Let’s take a look at the most common reason one car smashes into something it’s not supposed to in Texas.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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Common causes of car accidents<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

According to statistics from the Texas Department of Transportation (TDOT), the most common causes of car accidents in Texas and the number of collisions resulting from each one are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n