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18Source: NHTSA FARS 2024 Annual Report File
Fatal crashes in Plano, 2024
19Source: NHTSA FARS 2024 Annual Report File
Deaths in Plano fatal crashes, 2024
0.5%Source: Computed from the NHTSA FARS 2024 Annual Report File
Share of Texas's 3,774 fatal crashes, 2024
67%Source: Computed from the NHTSA FARS 2024 Annual Report File (12 of 18)
Of fatal crashes with a known time happened between 6 p.m. and 6 a.m.
Crash-level figures are from the NHTSA FARS 2024 Annual Report File, the latest year published; the file can still be revised.
Plano quick facts
Plano quick facts list the newest sourced crash figures for Plano, taken from NHTSA publications.
Fatal crashes, 2024: FARS records 18 fatal crashes and 19 deaths in Plano.
Latest fatal crash in the 2024 file: Nov 20, 2024, on MU-ROUNDROCK TRL at MU-LANDERSHIRE LN, Collin County.
Figures come from NHTSA; the 2025 numbers are early estimates and NHTSA revises them in early 2027, and the 2024 crash-level file can still be revised.
How fatal crashes happened in Plano
The bars count Plano's 2024 fatal crashes by manner of collision, as coded in FARS. The first-listed type is the most common.
A Simple Way to Get Your Traffic crash Report Online in Plano
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Private citizens in Arizona are not required to file a crash report, however, a police officer that responds to the scene of an auto accident is required to fill one out if:
The accident resulted in death
The accident resulted in injuries
Vehicle damage or property damage exceeded $1,000
If a citation was issued
You must remain at the scene of the accident until law enforcement arrives. After you’ve spoken to the responding police officer, you will be cleared to leave. During this time, the police officer will ask you a series of questions regarding the events that led up to the accident and will obtain your personal information. All of this information will be documented in the accident report.
If you were involved in an auto accident and it meets the conditions mentioned above, a police officer must fill out an accident report. In most cases, they will be required to complete the form within twenty-four hours.
The crash report will contain the following information regarding traffic collisions:
Date and time of the accident
Location of the accident
Property damage descriptions
Identifying information regarding all of the parties involved including witnesses, such as:
Proof of insurance
Vehicle ownership and registration
Phone number, address, and full names of all parties involved
The form will also include a narrative description concerning the facts surrounding the accident, as well as a simple diagram of the accident scene, the police officer’s name, identification number, and police agency.
Agencies serving Plano
These agencies hold crash reports for Plano. Open one to see how to request its reports.
These are fatal crashes in Plano recorded in NHTSA's Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) for 2024, the latest year NHTSA has published crash-level data. FARS counts 18 fatal crashes and 19 deaths in Plano that year; the table lists all of them, newest first. The 2024 file is NHTSA's Annual Report File and can still be revised. A dash means the field was not reported or the crash happened outside city limits.
You can get a copy of your Plano police report at AccidentReports.com, or you can go through the Plano Police Department. The Plano Police Headquarters offers two ways to get a copy of your traffic report.
Public Records Request Online
Visit the Plano Police Department’s website to learn more about obtaining a copy of your collision report online. Keep in mind that online Plano police records are processed in the order they’re received.
Requesting Plano Police Records In-Person
Accident victims can visit the Plano Police Department in person to fill out a Records Request Form to obtain a copy of their report.
The Plano Police Department is located at:
909 14th St Plano, TX 75074
The Records Unit business hours are Monday-Friday, 7 am to 7 pm.
Contact the department before you pick up your report to ensure it’s available.
Plano Police Records Division phone: 972-941-2019
Your full name
Date, time, and location of the accident
Texas crash reports are $6 per copy. Accepted forms of payment include money order, personal check, debit cards, and credit cards.
The names and contact information for all parties involved in the collision
Name of reporting police officer and their badge number, and name of law enforcement agency
The date, time, and location of the accident
Actions of police officers
Insurance policy information
Vehicle plate numbers and vehicle identification number
A diagram of the auto accident scene
The traffic crash narrative, which is a written statement by the reporting law enforcement officer concerning who they believe was responsible for the accident and how the accident occurred
Witness statements and contact information
A description of personal injuries sustained in the accident
Description of vehicle damage and property damage
Anything that may have contributed to the car crash (pedestrian, bicyclist, scooter, animal on the road, road debris, traffic jam, etc.)
Any citations issued or arrests made (DUI, DWI, reckless driving, failure to yield, failure to wear seatbelt, etc.)
All parties involved in the auto accident
The legal guardian or parent of a minor involved in the car collision
An accident lawyer
An insurance carrier
Vehicle owner
Officers from Plano Police Department
Crash data requests are processed in the order they’re received. In many cases, you will receive a traffic report within ten business days. However, if there is an ongoing crash investigation due to a fatality, severe personal injury, or crime, it can take several weeks or months until your report is available.
If you sustained injuries in an automobile accident, you can file an auto insurance claim to cover the cost of your damages. A motor vehicle crash report contains important information that you can use to help strengthen your claim and prove the other driver should be held accountable for their negligence.
Filing a Personal injury lawsuit or Insurance claim
The important information in Plano police records includes the reporting law enforcement officer’s opinion regarding who they believe was negligent, a diagram of the accident scene, a description of vehicle damage, a description of bodily injuries sustained in the accident, witness statements, and more. An experienced personal injury attorney can use this vital information to build a strong case that will hold the other driver’s insurance company liable for damages.
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