Austin Truck Accident Lawyers

About the City of Austin & Trucking in the Austin Area

Austin isn’t just the capital of Texas and home to a booming tech sector—it’s also a high-volume trucking route. Located in Travis County, the city sits at the crossroads of major highways that carry commercial vehicles across Texas and beyond. Interstate 35, one of the most heavily traveled trucking routes in the nation, runs directly through Austin. It connects the city to San Antonio in the south and Dallas–Fort Worth in the north, as well as to Laredo, the busiest inland port of entry for U.S.–Mexico trade. Austin sees relentless 18-wheeler traffic moving imports, exports, and freight.

The numbers reflect the strain. According to TxDOT, truck traffic on I-35 through Central Texas has grown steadily for years, driven by booming trade and regional population growth. The stretch between San Antonio and Austin is among the most congested and dangerous in the state, with crash rates consistently higher than other portions of the corridor. Within the city, I-35 and Loop 1 (MoPac Expressway) serve as major north–south arteries, while US 290 and SH 71 carry heavy truck volumes east–west, linking Austin to Houston and the Permian Basin. Bottlenecks at interchanges and constant construction projects only increase the risks for passenger vehicles sharing the road with big rigs.

Austin is also a growing center for logistics and distribution. FedEx Freight, UPS, Old Dominion Freight Line, and XPO Logistics operate facilities in and around Travis County. Regional and oilfield-linked haulers run routes through the metro, moving equipment, construction materials, and consumer goods to keep pace with the city’s explosive growth. 

The result: Austin residents face daily exposure to commercial trucks on highways that weren’t designed for today’s volumes or speeds.

For families in Austin, this reality means truck accidents aren’t rare—they’re an unfortunate and predictable part of life along Central Texas highways. At Arnold & Itkin, we’ve taken on the largest national carriers and local fleets alike, exposing the unsafe practices that put our communities at risk. When corporations put profit before safety, we fight to hold them accountable and secure justice for the people harmed on Austin’s roads.

Choose an Austin Truck Accident Firm You Can Trust

When a family was injured in a truck accident, the defendant denied liability. They even tried to shift the blame for the collision to the family member who was driving at the time. Our team took the case, and we were able to prove that the truck driver should not have been on the road and that the vehicle was dangerous. We secured a $35.5 million settlement just before the trial was set to begin.

When a young woman was struck head-on by a commercial vehicle, the nationwide company responsible for the accident refused to take responsibility. She turned to Arnold & Itkin for help, and we fought to secure a $7.05 million settlement on her behalf. 

Those are just two examples of successful outcomes we have been able to achieve for truck accident survivors and families. We have set and broken records nationwide for the settlements and awards we've secured on behalf of our clients, and we will continue to fight for the results that change lives for the better, such as $90 million for a truck driver severely burned in a plant explosion, $117 million for a pregnant woman who was injured in a truck accident involving an ambulance that was transporting her, and $12.4 million for a worker struck by a UPS truck. 

"The future from here on out looks a lot better. Arnold & Itkin means there's someone out there that will fight for you when something goes wrong. They won't ever say that there's nothing you can do." 

- Josh, Arnold & Itkin client

Trucking Accidents in Austin: Who's Responsible?

Austin is considered a car-dependent city, with 66% of commuters driving alone to and from work and the other 34% using other forms of transportation: city transit, carpooling, etc. Austin has also been listed in the top 20 U.S. cities for high traffic. Coupled with the number of commercial trucks routinely traversing through the city's major freeways and streets, these factors make truck accidents a possibility on any Austin area roadway.

Trucking companies have a responsibility to prevent traffic accidents involving their vehicles by:

• Hiring competent drivers
• Complying with hours-of-service regulations
• Complying with drug and alcohol testing requirements
• Implementing and enforcing safe driving practices
• Taking disciplinary action against drivers who violate safety standards
• Properly inspecting and maintaining their vehicles
• Properly loading cargo

Companies that fail to prioritize safety put everyone on the road at risk, and those who have been injured (including motorists, pedestrians, and truck drivers themselves) have the right to seek accountability and compensation from all at-fault parties. Our Austin truck accident attorneys have the know-how and resources to handle these cases.

Determining the Fair Value of Your Trucking Accident Claim

If you have been injured in a trucking accident in the Austin area, you may be entitled to financial compensation meant to make your life whole again. Our team works with accident reconstruction specialists, economists, medical professionals, and experts in various fields to investigate and build compelling cases on behalf of our clients that show the full extent of harm they have experienced and will experience in the future. This helps us seek fair compensation.

If you were involved in a truck accident in Austin, you may be entitled to compensation for:

• Medical expenses, medication, medical supplies, and ongoing treatment or care
• Lost earnings, including loss of future wages or benefits
• Emotional trauma, such as pain and suffering or loss of enjoyment of life
• Punitive damages, meant to penalize the at-fault party for gross negligence or wrongdoing

It is possible to rebuild after a serious truck accident. We're here to help.

Contact an Austin Truck Accident Attorney at Arnold & Itkin 

If you work with an Austin truck accident lawyer from our firm, you can rest assured knowing that you will have a heavyweight in your corner. We are well-versed in trucking regulations and know how to apply them to your case; we also know the unique way that truck insurance works and will be able to wade through these murky waters. So, do not hesitate another moment! If you have been injured, give us a call and let us fight for the outcome you deserve.

For a free consultation with our Austin truck accident lawyers, call (888) 493-1629. We're ready to listen to your story and start fighting for the answers that you deserve.