San Angelo Sees Spike in Vehicle Crashes in Early 2026

The city averaged 7.3 crashes per day in the first three months, though down from last year's pace.

Apr. 10, 2026 at 5:09pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of a shattered car headlight lens against a pitch-black background, lit by a harsh, direct camera flash, conceptually representing the aftermath of a vehicle collision.The high rate of vehicle crashes in San Angelo has led to increased concerns about road safety and the need for targeted solutions.San Angelo Today

Through the first three months of 2026, the city of San Angelo in Texas recorded a total of 661 vehicle crashes, averaging 7.3 crashes per day. While this is an improvement from the 7.8 crashes per day seen in 2025, the high number of collisions remains a concern, with several intersections seeing particularly high crash rates.

Why it matters

Vehicle crashes can lead to injuries, property damage, and disruptions to traffic flow, impacting the safety and quality of life for San Angelo residents. Understanding the factors behind the high crash rates can help the city and local authorities develop strategies to improve road safety and reduce accidents.

The details

The intersection of Bryant Boulevard and Houston Harte saw the most crashes, with 24 reported so far this year. Other intersections with high crash numbers include Sherwood Way/Loop 306 (18 crashes), Bryant/Beauregard Avenue (12), Bryant/19th Street (10), Knickerbocker Road/Jackson Street (9), and Knickerbocker/Loop 306 (8). The total number of crashes in Tom Green County, which includes San Angelo, was 725 through the end of March, averaging 8.1 per day.

  • Through the first three months of 2026, there were a total of 661 vehicle crashes reported within the city limits of San Angelo.
  • In 2025, San Angelo had 2,844 crashes for an average of 7.8 per day.

The players

Texas Department of Transportation

The state agency responsible for maintaining and improving the transportation infrastructure in Texas, including roads and highways.

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The takeaway

The high number of vehicle crashes in San Angelo, despite a slight improvement from the previous year, highlights the need for the city and local authorities to address the underlying factors contributing to the issue. Identifying and addressing the problem areas, such as the intersections with the most crashes, could help improve road safety and reduce the impact on the community.