June 13, 2025

Cyberattack exposes nearly 300,000 Texas crash records to hackers

Steve Smith

Cyberattack exposes nearly 300,000 Texas crash records to hackers

Almost 300,000 crash records were downloaded without permission from the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) after a cyberattack discovered on May 12, 2025.

What happened: TxDOT spotted suspicious activity in their Crash Records Information System. Someone used a compromised account to get access and download the crash reports.

The stolen records may contain names, addresses, driver’s license numbers, license plate numbers, and insurance policy details.
TxDOT quickly disabled the account once the breach was found.
Even though it isn’t required by law, TxDOT is sending notifications to the people affected.

What’s next: Extra security steps are being put in place for TxDOT accounts. The incident is still under investigation, according to TxDOT.

Anyone who gets a notification letter can call a special helpline (1-833-918-5951) for more information or help.

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