With speed-related crashes killing nearly 1,500 people in Texas last year, a statewide crackdown on speeding begins Friday, bringing increased enforcement to roads across San Antonio and beyond.
From July 18 through Aug. 3, the Texas Department of Transportation’s Operation Slowdown campaign will boost speed limit enforcement in partnership with law enforcement agencies across the state. The two-week effort is part of TxDOT’s broader initiative to address speeding — the leading cause of traffic crashes in Texas.
In 2024, nearly 160,000 speed-related crashes occurred statewide, resulting in 1,467 deaths and 5,921 serious injuries, according to TxDOT. That year, in the San Antonio area, there were 10,703 speed-related crashes, leading to 123 deaths and 424 serious injuries.
Drivers can expect to see increased law enforcement presence on roads, especially targeting those exceeding posted speed limits or failing to slow down for road, weather or traffic conditions.
TxDOT encourages motorists to:
- Match speed to road and weather conditions
- Leave more distance to stop in heavy traffic or construction zones
- Watch for posted speed reductions
- Remember that fines double in active school or work zones
“Speeding is not an accident — it’s a choice, and it can be a deadly one. Remember that you don’t risk just your own life when you speed.” said Michael Terán, TxDOT Traffic Safety Program Manager. “You risk the lives of every other person on the road with you.”
For more information, visit txdot.gov/safety.