COLLISION INVOLVING INJURYTexas Transportation Code (TRC) § 550.021(c)(2)
Collision Involving Injury under Texas Transportation Code (TRC) § 550.021(c)(2).
Below: how these cases end in Texas courts, how long they take, and the punishment.
What does “COLLISION INVOLVING INJURY” mean?
Collision Involving Injury under Texas TRC § 550.021(c)(2).
Texas Transportation Code § 550.021 requires the operator of a vehicle involved in an accident that results in, or is reasonably likely to result in, injury to or death of a person to immediately stop at the scene or as close as possible, or immediately return, determine whether anyone involved needs aid, remain at the scene, and comply with Texas Transportation Code § 550.023 by giving identifying and insurance information and rendering reasonable assistance to any injured person, including arranging transportation for medical treatment when it is apparent treatment is necessary or is requested. Failing to stop or to comply with those duties is the offense, commonly called failure to stop and render aid. This variant, § 550.021(c)(2), applies when the crash resulted in bodily injury that does not rise to the level of serious bodily injury, distinguishing it from the higher grades for accidents involving death or serious bodily injury.
What usually happens to a COLLISION INVOLVING INJURY charge?
41% ended without a conviction, 32% in deferred adjudication and 26% in a conviction.
How 912 resolved COLLISION INVOLVING INJURY charges filed 2019–2023 ended, across 13 counties (Bell, Brazoria, Collin, Comal, Dallas, FortBend, Galveston, Harris, Hays, Montgomery, Rockwall, Travis, Williamson):
| County | Resolved | Not convicted | Deferred | Convicted | Median days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris | 579 | 48% | 28% | 23% | 381 |
Outcome is the final disposition recorded on the charge. “Other” (9) covers waived counts, bond forfeitures, transfers and unrecorded outcomes. Bexar County records disposition dates but not outcomes, so it counts toward time-to-disposition only. Tarrant County criminal records are not in this dataset.
How long does a COLLISION INVOLVING INJURY case take to resolve?
Typically about 12 months: half of resolved cases closed within 362 days of filing.
Across 912 resolved COLLISION INVOLVING INJURY charges filed 2019–2023, the median time from filing to disposition was 362 days. The middle half took between 224 and 628 days.
Time depends on the county's docket, whether the case is set for trial, and plea negotiations.
How did real COLLISION INVOLVING INJURY cases end?
Individual cases from the public court record, with the disposition and sentence text exactly as the clerk entered it. Every case is decided on its own facts.
Ended without a conviction
Deferred adjudication
Ended in a conviction
What is the punishment for Collision Involving Injury in Texas?
| Charged as | Share of bail records | Possible confinement | Fine | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| State jail felony | 43% | 180 days to 2 years in a state jail | Fine up to $10,000 | Penal Code § 12.35 |
| Third-degree felony | 40% | 2 to 10 years in prison (TDCJ) | Fine up to $10,000 | Penal Code § 12.34 |
| First-degree felony | 12% | 5 to 99 years or life in prison (TDCJ) | Fine up to $10,000 | Penal Code § 12.32 |
| Second-degree felony | 5% | 2 to 20 years in prison (TDCJ) | Fine up to $10,000 | Penal Code § 12.33 |
Ranges are the statutory maximums for the level; enhancements, prior convictions and plea agreements change what is actually imposed.
How much is bail for COLLISION INVOLVING INJURY in Texas?
The median bail is $9,000, and 10% of defendants were released on a personal bond.
Across 4,137 Texas bail settings for this charge (22 counties, Apr 2022 – Jun 2025), the median cash or surety bond was $9,000 (middle half: $5,000 – $20,000). 10% of defendants were released on a personal bond, and bail was denied in 256 cases. When this was the only charge at booking (1,265 records), the median was $10,000 and 20% got a personal bond.
| County | Records | Median cash bail | Middle half | Personal bond | Denied |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis | 555 | $7,000 | $5,000 – $12,250 | 22% | 5% |
| Bexar | 406 | $15,000 | $7,500 – $25,000 | 4% | 12% |
| Tarrant | 386 | $4,000 | $2,000 – $10,000 | 4% | 3% |
| Dallas | 374 | $15,000 | $5,000 – $25,000 | 0% | 8% |
| Harris | 351 | $10,000 | $7,500 – $20,000 | 56% | 0% |
Showing the 5 counties with the most records; use the selector for any county with at least 30. Per-charge bond settings on original magistrations, from Texas OCA bail reporting under SB 6. Bail is set case by case — these are statistics, not a prediction.
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Find a Defense AttorneyBail data: Texas Office of Court Administration magistration reports (SB 6), Apr 2022 – Jun 2025. Court outcomes: county district and county clerk records. Statistics describe past cases and are not legal advice; every case is decided on its own facts.