AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — The Texas Department of Transportation warns drivers and pedestrians of the increased risk of deadly accidents during October. TxDOT encourages drivers to drive more safely as Texas heads into the fall season with fewer daylight hours.

TxDOT explained that October is historically the deadliest month for pedestrians, with 89 people killed and 143 seriously injured while walking on Texas roads in October 2024. According to TxDOT, last year, there were 64 traffic crashes involving pedestrians, resulting in 10 pedestrian fatalities and 22 pedestrian serious injuries in the Amarillo District.

“This time of year, Texans may be more inclined to get outside to enjoy the cooler weather, but fewer daylight hours can create darker, riskier conditions,” TxDOT Executive

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