Woman Killed in Two-Vehicle Crash at Loyola Lane and Sendero Hills Parkway

Date: February 11, 2026 | Location: Intersection of Loyola Lane and Sendero Hills Parkway

Daisy Josephine Nuncio, 37, was killed at 7:06 a.m. when two vehicles collided at the intersection. The driver and passengers of the second vehicle were hospitalized with minor injuries. This was Austin’s 11th fatal crash of 2026.

Source: Austin Police Department / KXAN

Pedestrian Struck and Killed on I-35 Southbound Near Onion Creek

Date: February 10, 2026 | Location: 10400 block of S IH-35 SB

A pedestrian was struck and killed on I-35 southbound. This was Austin’s 10th fatal crash of 2026, resulting in 10 fatalities. The investigation is ongoing.

Source: Austin Police Department / KXAN

20-Year-Old Motorcyclist Dies After DPS Pursuit on Highway 290 Near Manor

Date: February 8, 2026 | Location: E. Parmer Lane and Old Highway 20 (near Manor)

Javan O. Jackson, 20, died after his motorcycle crashed following a pursuit by a Texas DPS trooper on US 290. The trooper lost sight of the motorcycle and terminated the pursuit. Shortly after, the crashed motorcycle was found at the intersection. Jackson was pronounced dead at the scene. Austin’s 9th fatal crash of 2026.

Source: KXAN / KVUE / CBS Austin / APD

59-Year-Old Man Killed After Van Collides With Parked Trailer in North Austin

Date: February 3, 2026 | Location: 1315 Mearns Meadow Boulevard

Ezequiel Diaz Lopez, 59, was killed at approximately 7:50 a.m. when his van collided with a parked trailer on the west curb. He was the sole occupant and was pronounced dead at the hospital. Austin’s 8th fatal crash of 2026.

Source: MyTexasDaily / APD

Austin’s Seventh Fatal Crash of 2026 Kills Pedestrian

Date: February 2, 2026 | Location: Austin (specific location per APD)

A pedestrian was killed in what APD designated as the city’s 7th fatal crash of the year. On the same date in 2025, five fatal crashes had resulted in five deaths, indicating a sharply accelerating pace.

Source: KXAN

Pedestrian Killed in Hit-and-Run at 6th Street and I-35 Service Road

Date: January 31, 2026 | Location: N. IH-35 SVRD SB and E. 6th Street

Aaron William Johnson, 38, was struck and killed by a vehicle at approximately 2:48 a.m. at the intersection of the I-35 service road and East 6th Street. The driver fled the scene. Detectives are requesting help identifying the suspect vehicle. Austin’s 6th fatal crash of 2026.

Source: Austin Police Department

One Dead After Monday Night Crash in Central Austin

Date: January 26, 2026 | Location: Central Austin

One person was killed in a crash in central Austin on a Monday night. Austin’s 5th fatal crash of 2026.

Source: KXAN

Pedestrian Killed in Northeast Austin Crash

Date: January 18, 2026 | Location: Northeast Austin

A pedestrian was struck and killed in a crash in northeast Austin. Austin’s 4th fatal crash of 2026.

Source: KXAN

Pedestrian Killed in Hit-and-Run on East Koenig Lane – APD Seeks 1998-2000 BMW 323

Date: January 5, 2026 | Location: 900 block of E. Koenig Lane

Donna Michelle Hanson, 60, was struck and killed by a vehicle at approximately 2:02 a.m. The vehicle fled the scene, leaving behind car parts consistent with a 1998-2000 BMW 323, described as dark in color. APD is requesting the community’s help locating the vehicle. Austin’s 3rd fatal crash of 2026.

Source: Austin Police Department

24-Year-Old Killed in Sunday Crash on Koenig Lane

Date: January 4, 2026 | Location: Koenig Lane, Austin

A 24-year-old was killed in a crash on Koenig Lane on a Sunday. Austin’s 2nd fatal crash of 2026.

Source: KXAN

Man Dies in Single-Vehicle Crash on New Year’s Day on West Ben White Boulevard

Date: January 1, 2026 | Location: 2400 block of W. Ben White Blvd SVRD WB

Nickolas Paul Marchioni, 43, was killed at 9:26 a.m. in a single-vehicle crash. He was driving a pickup truck pulling a trailer. EMS attempted life-saving measures before he was transported to South Austin Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Austin’s 1st fatal crash of 2026.

Source: APD / CBS Austin

Woman Charged With Intoxication Manslaughter After Deadly Crash on Highway 183

Date: December 28, 2025 | Location: Highway 183, Austin

A woman was arrested and charged with intoxication manslaughter following a fatal crash on Highway 183.

Source: KXAN

Pedestrian Dies After Christmas Eve Crash in Downtown Austin

Date: December 24, 2025 | Location: W. Cesar Chavez Street and Sandra Muraida Way

Joseph Capulong Katigbak, 35, was struck by a vehicle at approximately 5:55 p.m. on Christmas Eve and died Christmas morning at the hospital. The driver was not impaired and cooperated with the investigation. Austin’s 92nd fatal crash of 2025.

Source: CBS Austin / APD

Second Pedestrian Dies in South Austin Crash on Christmas Eve

Date: December 24, 2025 | Location: South Austin

A second pedestrian fatality was recorded in Austin on the same day, making Christmas Eve particularly deadly on Austin roads.

Source: KXAN

Bicyclist Killed in South Austin Crash

Date: December 22, 2025 | Location: South Austin

A bicyclist was struck and killed in a crash in south Austin.

Source: KXAN

Man Dies in Southeast Austin Crash

Date: December 21, 2025 | Location: Southeast Austin

A man was killed in a crash in southeast Austin.

Source: KXAN

Driver Charged With Intoxication Manslaughter in Fatal Austin Crash

Date: December 20, 2025 | Location: Austin

A driver was arrested and charged with intoxication manslaughter following a fatal crash.

Source: KXAN

Teen Driver Killed in Deadly MoPac Expressway Crash – Rear-End Collision

Date: December 16, 2025 | Location: 8100 block of North Mopac Expressway SB

Jonhatan Rodriguez, 19, was killed at 9:07 a.m. when his vehicle was involved in a rear-end collision with another vehicle traveling southbound on MoPac. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Austin’s 88th fatal crash of 2025.

Source: Austin Police Department

Pedestrian Hit and Killed by Truck at Dessau Road and East Parmer Lane Intersection

Date: December 11, 2025 | Location: E. Parmer Lane and Dessau Road

A pedestrian was struck and killed by a truck at the intersection around 7:27 p.m. The pedestrian was pronounced dead on scene. Police closed Dessau Road at Pearl Retreat.

Source: CBS Austin

One Dead After Fiery Single-Vehicle Crash on SH 130

Date: December 11, 2025 | Location: SH 130, Austin area

One person was killed in a fiery single-vehicle crash on State Highway 130.

Source: KXAN

Woman Killed in Multi-Vehicle Crash in North Austin

Date: November 22, 2025 | Location: North Austin

APD identified a woman killed in a multi-vehicle crash in north Austin. Austin’s 89th fatal crash of 2025.

Source: KXAN

Scooterist Dies After Being Struck by Vehicle in Downtown Austin

Date: November 15, 2025 | Location: Downtown Austin

A person riding a scooter was struck by a vehicle in downtown Austin and died from their injuries. Scooter and e-scooter riders remain among the most vulnerable road users in the city.

Source: KXAN

Deadly Crash on East Riverside Drive

Date: November 12, 2025 | Location: East Riverside Drive, Austin

Austin Police responded to a deadly crash on East Riverside Drive, one of the city’s high-traffic corridors.

Source: KXAN

Woman Dies Days Following Single-Vehicle Crash

Date: November 6, 2025 | Location: Austin

A woman succumbed to injuries sustained in a single-vehicle crash that occurred days earlier.

Source: KXAN

Drunk Driver Crashes Into Pedestrians Outside Raising Cane’s Near UT Austin on Halloween Weekend – Five Injured, Lawsuit Filed

Date: October 31, 2025 | Location: Raising Cane’s on W. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard

Antonia G. Garcia Rios, 21, was arrested after her Ford F-150 veered out of the drive-thru lane and onto the sidewalk around 2:25 a.m., striking five pedestrians including UT student Srivaishnavi Vijay, who suffered a massive brain injury requiring removal of part of her skull. Three people were in critical condition. Rios was charged with two counts of intoxication assault. A lawsuit was filed against Rios and Raising Cane’s for lack of protective bollards.

Source: KXAN / KVUE / Daily Texan / APD

One Dead in Single-Vehicle Crash in West Austin

Date: October 30, 2025 | Location: West Austin

One person was killed in a single-vehicle crash in west Austin.

Source: KXAN

One Killed in Crash on West Parmer Lane Near Interstate 35

Date: October 21, 2025 | Location: West Parmer Lane near I-35

One person was killed in a crash at the West Parmer Lane and I-35 area, one of Austin’s busiest corridors.

Source: KXAN

Motorcyclist Killed in Fatal South Austin Crash

Date: October 19, 2025 | Location: South Austin

APD identified a motorcyclist killed in a fatal crash in south Austin.

Source: KXAN

Scooter Rider Dies After Being Hit Downtown by Vehicle That Left the Scene

Date: October 18, 2025 | Location: Downtown Austin

A scooter rider was struck by a vehicle downtown and later died from injuries. The vehicle that struck the rider fled the scene – a hit-and-run.

Source: KXAN

Man Dies Days Later After October 14 Crash in North Austin

Date: October 14, 2025 | Location: North Austin

A man succumbed to injuries sustained in a crash in north Austin days after the incident.

Source: KXAN

Cyclist Dies 10 Days After North Austin Crash

Date: October 11, 2025 (crash earlier) | Location: North Austin

A cyclist died 10 days after being involved in a crash in north Austin, highlighting the delayed fatality pattern common in severe cycling accidents.

Source: KXAN

Pedestrian Hit by Vehicle in South Austin Under Investigation

Date: October 4, 2025 | Location: South Austin

APD investigated after a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle in south Austin.

Source: KXAN

Pedestrian Killed in North Lamar Hit-and-Run

Date: September 22, 2025 | Location: North Lamar Boulevard

A pedestrian was struck and killed on North Lamar Boulevard by a vehicle that fled the scene. North Lamar is one of Austin’s deadliest corridors for pedestrians.

Source: KXAN

23-Year-Old Identified in I-35 Wrong-Way Deadly Crash in North Austin

Date: September 18, 2025 | Location: I-35, North Austin

A 23-year-old man was identified as the victim of a fatal wrong-way crash on Interstate 35 in north Austin.

Source: KXAN

Woman Dies in Southwest Austin Crash

Date: September 11, 2025 | Location: Southwest Austin

APD identified a woman who died in a crash in southwest Austin.

Source: KXAN

One Dead in Monday Night Crash on State Highway 71

Date: September 1, 2025 | Location: SH 71, Austin

One person was killed in a crash on State Highway 71 on a Monday night.

Source: KXAN

Man Arrested and Charged With DWI After Fatal Crash on Interstate 35

Date: August 30, 2025 | Location: Interstate 35, Austin

A man was arrested and charged with DWI following a fatal crash on I-35.

Source: KXAN

Man Dies After Crash Between Vehicle and Motorcycle in Northwest Austin

Date: August 31, 2025 | Location: Northwest Austin

A man was killed after a crash between a vehicle and a motorcycle in northwest Austin.

Source: KXAN

Man Struck by Car in East Austin Dies Days Later

Date: August 2, 2025 | Location: East Austin

A man who was struck by a vehicle in east Austin succumbed to his injuries days after the initial crash.

Source: KXAN

Fatal Northeast Austin Motorcycle Crash Under Investigation

Date: August 2, 2025 | Location: Northeast Austin

APD investigated a fatal motorcycle crash in northeast Austin.

Source: KXAN

• 99 traffic fatalities in Austin in 2025 – down slightly from 103 in 2024, but still devastatingly high. Record was 122 in 2022.
• 11 fatal crashes in first 6 weeks of 2026 – Austin is on pace to exceed 2025’s toll. On the same dates in 2025, only 5 fatal crashes had occurred.
• Pedestrian crashes account for ~3% of all Austin crashes – but ~28% of crashes involving serious injury or death (highest percentage among major Texas cities).
• 85,000+ traffic crash 911 calls – between Sept 2021 and July 2025, with officers not filing a report in more than half of cases (Austin audit report).
• 52,000+ crash reports in Austin – between Sept 2021 and July 2025 per audit data.
• Hit-and-run epidemic – Multiple fatal hit-and-runs in the last 6 months alone (Koenig Lane, 6th/I-35, North Lamar, scooter downtown).
• I-35 remains Austin’s deadliest corridor – multiple fatalities including wrong-way crashes, pedestrian strikes, and the historic 18-vehicle pileup that killed 5 in March 2025.
• Dangerous corridors – I-35, MoPac Expressway, North Lamar Boulevard, East Riverside, Koenig Lane, SH 71, Highway 290, Ben White Boulevard.
• Vision Zero Austin – established to eliminate traffic deaths; public fatality tracking dashboard available at visionzeroatx.org.

1. Pedestrian deaths on Austin’s major roads – I-35, North Lamar, downtown, Koenig Lane, Dessau Road, Cesar Chavez; 28% of serious crashes involve pedestrians
2. Hit-and-run crashes – Multiple fatal hit-and-runs in 6 months; drivers fleeing scene leaving victims dead (Koenig Lane BMW, 6th/I-35, North Lamar, downtown scooter)
3. DWI/Intoxication manslaughter – Raising Cane’s DWI crash near UT campus, Hwy 183 intoxication manslaughter, I-35 DWI arrests
4. Motorcycle fatalities – Multiple fatal motorcycle crashes including DPS pursuit death, south Austin, northwest Austin
5. Bicyclist and scooter rider deaths – Vulnerable road users killed in south Austin, downtown, north Austin
6. Wrong-way driver crashes – Fatal I-35 wrong-way crash killing 23-year-old
7. I-35 corridor dangers – Austin’s deadliest road; pedestrian strikes, wrong-way crashes, 2025 18-vehicle pileup
8. Bar-closing and late-night crashes – Raising Cane’s Halloween crash (2:25 a.m.), 6th Street hit-and-run (2:48 a.m.), Koenig Lane hit-and-run (2:02 a.m.)
9. Premises liability / Inadequate safety – Raising Cane’s lawsuit over missing bollards, construction zone hazards
10. Deadly pace of 2026 – 11 fatal crashes in 6 weeks, double the rate of the same period in 2025

LANDMARK CASE: 18-Vehicle Pileup on I-35 Kills 5, Injures Many – March 2025

Date: March 14, 2025 | Location: I-35 southbound near Parmer Lane, North Austin

An 18-vehicle pileup on I-35 in north Austin killed 5 people and shut down the interstate for nearly 14 hours. The NTSB opened an investigation. The truck driver, Solomun Weldekeal-Araya, 37, was initially held on $200K bond per charge for intoxication manslaughter, but toxicology found no drugs or alcohol. His bond was reduced to $1,000 per charge. Among the victims was a mother of 11 children. Lawsuits have been filed against Amazon (the trucking company’s customer). The crash caused a diesel spill and debris field spanning 1/10 of a mile.

Source: KXAN / KVUE / APD