Which Mesquite roads see the most traffic?
I-635 (LBJ Freeway) runs through the middle of Mesquite. TxDOT says the LBJ East corridor between US-75 and I-30 carries more than 200,000 vehicles a day, and its $1.7 billion rebuild ran from 2020 to 2026.
US-80 and I-30 cross the north side of the city and I-20 the south. For a crash during construction, document the work-zone conditions on the crash date; the LBJ East rebuild finished in 2026.
Which court would hear my Mesquite injury case?
Most of Mesquite 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.
A small part of the city is in Kaufman County, where that county's courts would apply. The proper court depends on the incident location, defendants and applicable venue rules.
How do I get my Mesquite police crash report?
The Mesquite Police Department Records Section is at 777 N. Galloway Avenue and is open weekdays 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Reports are $6 in person or by mail (P.O. Box 850137, Mesquite, TX 75185), and are also sold online through LexisNexis BuyCrash.
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.
Where are Mesquite crash victims taken for trauma care?
Mesquite has no Level I or II trauma center. Regional trauma centers include Dallas Level I centers such as Parkland Memorial Hospital, Baylor University Medical Center, Methodist Dallas Medical Center or Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas.
What should I do right after a crash on I-30 or US-80 in Mesquite?
If anyone is hurt, Texas law requires you to stop, stay at the scene, exchange information and give reasonable help, and to call police right away. If the cars can move, get to the shoulder or a safe spot before taking photos. Then get medical care, even if you feel shaken rather than hurt.
How soon will my Mesquite crash report be ready?
When an officer investigates an injury crash, the report must be filed with TxDOT within 10 days. Many reports post sooner. Keep the case or report number the officer gives you, because it is the fastest way to find the report through Mesquite Police Records, BuyCrash or TxDOT CRIS.