Houston mayor announces new traffic safety initiative aimed at curbing road rage, reckless driving

Mayor John Whitmire wants Houstonians to know help is on the way when it comes to dangerous driving on Houston’s roads.

The mayor announced a new traffic safety initiative this week, focused on reducing reckless driving, road rage, and speeding along major highways, including I-45 and US-59.

• By the numbers: 84 people shot in Texas road rage cases this year

As part of the new effort, HPD is increasing traffic enforcement along major Houston roadways.

• How HPD’s ‘Safe Roadways’ Initiative is combatting road rage shootings in the Houston area

In 2024 alone, Texas reported 73 road rage shootings, leaving 26 people dead and 53 others injured, according to a statewide analysis. A total of 84 people were shot in road rage incidents last year, with 28 killed and 56 injured.

Officials are also urging drivers to stay calm in traffic, avoid aggressive driving, and report any threatening behavior to 911.