{"id":17058,"date":"2025-07-31T04:49:00","date_gmt":"2025-07-31T04:49:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fears.com\/?p=17058"},"modified":"2025-12-12T08:27:45","modified_gmt":"2025-12-12T08:27:45","slug":"august-is-national-traffic-awareness-month-what-every-texas-driver-needs-to-know-before-school-starts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fears.com\/es\/august-is-national-traffic-awareness-month-what-every-texas-driver-needs-to-know-before-school-starts\/","title":{"rendered":"August is National Traffic Awareness Month: What Every Texas Driver Needs to Know Before School Starts"},"content":{"rendered":"
August 2025 | By Brice Burris<\/div>\n

August marks National Traffic Awareness Month, a nationwide effort to promote safer driving habits and reduce traffic-related injuries. It also happens to be one of the most dangerous times of year on Texas roads\u2014with schools reopening, more teen drivers commuting, and distracted driving incidents on the rise.<\/p>\n

At Fears Law, our personal injury attorneys<\/a> see a spike in cases every August\u2014from school zone accidents and pedestrian injuries to car crashes involving young drivers. This month, we\u2019re encouraging everyone to slow down, stay alert, and know what to do if a serious accident occurs.<\/p>\n

Why National Traffic Awareness Month Matters<\/h4>\n

National Traffic Awareness Month is a timely reminder of how preventable many accidents are. According to the Texas Department of Transportation<\/a>, in 2024 alone, Texas saw 781 traffic crashes in Texas school zones, resulting in two deaths and 17 serious injuries. There were also 11 people killed and 93 seriously injured last year in Texas school zones, resulting in two deaths and 17 serious injuries. There were also 11 people killed and 93 seriously injured last year in the 2,480 crashes involving Texas school buses. <\/p>\n

These numbers are more than just statistics\u2014they represent lives forever changed. We all share the responsibility to follow traffic laws, stay alert, and make safe, responsible choices every time we get behind the wheel.<\/p>\n

Top Personal Injury Risks During Back-to-School Season<\/h4>\n
School Zone Accidents<\/h5>\n

From speeding to failing to stop for crossing guards, school zone violations lead to numerous injuries each year. These incidents can have serious consequences, and victims often need an accident lawyer to recover damages.<\/p>\n

Distracted Driving<\/h5>\n

Texting, GPS use, and other distractions are the leading causes of car accidents during the school commute hours. And in school zones, even a quick glance at your phone can result in tragedy.<\/p>\n

Texas law prohibits phone use in active school zones, with fines exceeding $200. But the real cost comes if a distracted driver causes an accident\u2014leading to potential lawsuits for medical expenses, lost wages, and significant compensation for pain and suffering endured by the victims.<\/p>\n

Teen Driver Accidents<\/h5>\n

Back to school also means new and inexperienced drivers on the road. Many teen-related accidents involve:<\/p>\n