TxDOT Compromise Releases Information On Nearly 300,000 Texas Drivers
A Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) account compromise has exposed personal information from nearly 300,000 crash reports.
A news release from the TxDOT states that on May 12, 2025, the department detected unusual activity in its Crash Records Information System (CRIS), prompting an investigation that revealed a compromised account had improperly accessed and downloaded sensitive data.
The breach affected individuals involved in motor vehicle crashes, with compromised information including names, addresses, driver's license numbers, license plate numbers, and insurance policy details.
Those affected will be informed about the potential risks by the TxDOT.
'Notification, in this case, is not required by law, but TxDOT has taken proactive steps to inform the public by sending letters to notify the impacted individuals whose information was included in the crash reports,' wrote the department in the news release.
The letter to those affected sent by the TxDOT states that those who receive the letter should 'be aware of any email or text messages related to crash information.'
'Do not provide anyone with your personal information, including social security number, bank account information, or anything else,' continues the letter.
This incident is currently under investigation, and the TxDOT has already taken multiple precautions to avoid a similar incident in the future.
TxDOT immediately disabled access to this account and has taken other steps to increase security, according to the department's news release.
Those with information or questions about this incident are encouraged to call the TxDOT dedicated assistance line at 1-833-918-5951 (toll-free), Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Central Time (excluding U.S. holidays).
As previously reported by The Dallas Express, the TxDOT has come under scrutiny in recent months following the department seemingly decided to violate the state's ban on diversity, equity, and inclusion.
The department allegedly used this program to help allocate contracts for road and bridge projects, leading to significant criticism from state lawmakers.
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