How common are crashes in DeSoto?
TxDOT's 2024 crash data shows 447 crashes in DeSoto, including 1 fatal crash and 16 suspected serious injuries. I-35E is the city's busiest road and has seen serious multi-vehicle and 18-wheeler crashes.
Which court would hear my DeSoto injury case?
DeSoto is in Dallas County, so a case may be filed in the Dallas County district courts or county courts at law in the George L. Allen Sr. Courts Building, 600 Commerce Street, Dallas. The proper court depends on the incident location, defendants and applicable venue rules.
How do I get my DeSoto police crash report?
DeSoto Police Department reports cost $6 and are sold online through CrashDocs (allow at least 48 hours after the crash). For older reports, call Records at 469-658-3021. The police department is at 714 E. Belt Line Road.
You can also buy the Texas Peace Officer's Crash Report (CR-3) online through TxDOT's CRIS system for $6, or $8 for a certified copy.
Which trauma centers treat DeSoto crash victims?
Regional trauma centers include Dallas Level I centers such as Methodist Dallas Medical Center, Parkland Memorial Hospital or Baylor University Medical Center. Methodist Southwest Medical Center is a nearby Level III center.
I was a passenger in a DeSoto crash. Can I get the report?
Yes. Passengers are people involved in the crash, so they can buy the full report, as can their representatives and insurers. A passenger can usually claim against the at-fault driver, and sometimes against both drivers, since passengers rarely share any of the fault.
Are crashes near the I-20 and US-67 connections a concern for DeSoto drivers?
DeSoto sits close to both I-20 and US-67, and drivers moving between them and I-35E deal with merging traffic and trucks. Crashes at merges often turn on lane position and speed, so record where you were and where the other vehicle came from.