Watch Dallas's Massive Highway Network Live
The Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex spans over 9,000 square miles with 1,200+ live traffic cameras covering every major interstate, toll road, and surface street. Our interactive map provides real-time access to live street feeds and intersection cameras throughout the downtown Mixmaster and the Uptown district. Monitor I-635 LBJ Freeway's TEXpress lanes, US-75 Central Expressway through the tech corridor, I-35E Stemmons with managed lanes, the iconic Mixmaster downtown, and airport access routes to DFW and Love Field — all streaming free 24/7.
View Dallas Cameras →Why Dallas Has 1,200+ Street Cameras
The DFW Metroplex is the 4th largest metropolitan area in the United States with nearly 8 million people and a highway system that never stops moving. The I-30 downtown corridor alone handles over 218,840 vehicles per day according to TxDOT traffic volume data, making it one of the highest-volume urban corridors in the state. According to 2023 Census data, the average commute time for Dallas residents is approximately 25.7 minutes, though DFW area drivers spend more than 70 hours annually in rush hour traffic. Dallas is currently ranked as the 17th most congested city in the United States according to the INRIX 2024 Global Traffic Scorecard.
According to the INRIX 2024 Global Traffic Scorecard, trips into downtown Dallas increased by 12% over the previous year. TomTom's 2025 traffic index reports that Dallas drivers lost an average of 43 hours to congestion in 2024, resulting in an estimated cost of $771 in lost time and productivity per driver.
Dallas alone operates over 1,200 traffic cameras covering:
- I-635 LBJ Freeway — Rebuilt with TEXpress managed toll lanes creating a northern loop around Dallas
- US-75 Central Expressway — North Dallas tech corridor serving Texas Instruments, Richardson, and Plano
- I-35E Stemmons Freeway — Central spine with managed toll lanes connecting downtown to northern suburbs
- I-30 Tom Landry Freeway — East-west route through downtown featuring the legendary Mixmaster interchange
- Dallas North Tollway (DNT) — NTTA-operated parallel to US-75 from downtown to Frisco
- I-20 — Southern corridor through Oak Cliff and Grand Prairie
- I-45 — Southeast connection to Houston via Hutchins and Ferris
- Loop 12 — Inner city loop serving west and southwest Dallas
- President George Bush Turnpike (PGBT) — Northern arc connecting Plano, Richardson, and Irving
Every camera streams live 24/7 from TxDOT (Texas Department of Transportation) and NTTA (North Texas Tollway Authority). Traffic safety remains a critical priority for the region, as Dallas recorded 207 traffic fatalities in 2024, a slight increase from the 205 deaths in 2023 according to TxDOT annual safety figures.
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) identifies speed safety cameras as a "Proven Safety Countermeasure" for reducing fatalities, with fixed units capable of reducing fatal and injury crashes on urban freeways and principal arterials by up to 47%.
Research published by the Federal Highway Administration found that access to real-time traffic camera feeds reduces secondary accident rates by up to 30% by enabling faster incident detection and response. This is especially relevant in the DFW Metroplex, which experienced significant population growth of over 178,000 residents between 2023 and 2024.
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Launch Camera Map →I-635 LBJ Freeway: TEXpress Managed Lanes
I-635 LBJ Freeway Coverage
Route: Complete loop from I-35E to US-75 to I-30
Cameras: 180+ cameras every 0.5 miles
Features: TEXpress managed toll lanes, High Five Interchange, DFW Airport connector
Peak Hours: 6:30-9:30 AM, 4:00-7:00 PM weekdays
The LBJ Freeway is Dallas's northern loop and one of the most heavily traveled highways in Texas. After a massive $2.7 billion reconstruction, I-635 now features:
- TEXpress Managed Lanes — Dynamic toll pricing with dedicated lanes separated by barriers
- Free General Purpose Lanes — Traditional lanes maintained alongside toll lanes
- High Five Interchange — 5-level interchange at US-75, one of the tallest in the world
- DFW Airport Access — Direct connection to Terminal D via I-635 westbound
Key segments to monitor:
- I-635 at I-35E (northwest) — Lewisville Lake crossing, heavy truck traffic
- I-635 at Midway Road — Addison/Farmers Branch business district
- High Five (I-635/US-75) — Iconic 5-level stack interchange, construction landmark
- I-635 at Greenville Avenue — Richardson office parks
- I-635 at Northwest Highway — North Dallas shopping and dining
- I-635 at Skillman Street — Lake Highlands residential area
- I-635 at I-30 (southeast) — Mesquite connector, morning backups
Cameras update every 5 seconds during peak hours. Watch TEXpress toll lanes vs. free lanes in real time to decide your route.
Toll vs. Free Lane Strategy
Use cameras to compare TEXpress toll lane speeds vs. free general purpose lanes. During rush hour, TEXpress can save 15-20 minutes on the I-635 loop, but tolls range from $1-$8 depending on congestion. Check cameras before committing to toll lanes — sometimes free lanes move just as fast outside peak windows.
US-75 Central Expressway: Tech Corridor
US-75 Central Expressway Coverage
Route: Downtown Dallas to Plano/McKinney
Cameras: 140+ cameras every 0.5 miles
Features: High Five, tech corridor (TI, Ericsson), Richardson HOV lanes
Peak Hours: 6:30-9:00 AM southbound, 4:30-7:00 PM northbound
US-75 Central Expressway is the primary north-south artery through Dallas's technology corridor, serving:
- Downtown Dallas — Convention center, Arts District, Deep Ellum
- Texas Instruments — Corporate headquarters in North Dallas
- Richardson/Plano — Telecom Corridor with Ericsson, AT&T, Fujitsu
- Allen/McKinney — Fast-growing northern suburbs
Critical camera locations:
- US-75 at I-635 (High Five) — 5-level interchange, always congested
- US-75 at Northwest Highway — North Dallas bottleneck near NorthPark Center
- US-75 at Walnut Hill Lane — Lake Highlands, morning southbound delays
- US-75 at Forest Lane — Richardson city line, tech commuters
- US-75 at Campbell Road — Richardson Telecom Corridor
- US-75 at President George Bush Turnpike — Plano interchange
- US-75 at Parker Road — Plano Legacy West mixed-use development
HOV lanes operate northbound 6:30-8:00 AM and southbound 5:00-6:00 PM weekdays.
Check US-75 Right Now
See live feeds from 140+ cameras along Central Expressway. Monitor HOV lanes, tech corridor traffic, and High Five congestion in real time.
View US-75 Cameras →I-35E Stemmons Freeway & Downtown Mixmaster
I-35E/I-30 Downtown Coverage
Route: I-35E from Lewisville to Oak Cliff, I-30 Mixmaster
Cameras: 120+ cameras covering downtown core
Features: Managed lanes, Mixmaster interchange, Reunion Tower, AAC
Peak Hours: 6:30-9:30 AM, 4:00-7:00 PM weekdays
I-35E Stemmons Freeway is the central spine of Dallas, running north-south through downtown with managed toll lanes similar to I-635. The Mixmaster is the legendary interchange where I-35E, I-30, and US-75 converge in a complex knot of ramps and flyovers.
Downtown camera hotspots:
- Mixmaster (I-35E/I-30/US-75) — Multiple levels, confusing exits, always busy
- I-35E at Reunion Boulevard — Reunion Tower, American Airlines Center events
- I-35E at Market Center Boulevard — Dallas Market Center, wholesale district
- I-35E at Mockingbird Lane — SMU campus, Love Field Airport connector
- I-35E at Walnut Hill Lane — North Dallas residential
- I-35E at Royal Lane — North Dallas/Irving border
- I-30 at downtown exits — Convention Center, Dealey Plaza, Deep Ellum
I-30 cameras extend east to Mesquite, Garland, and Rockwall, west to Fort Worth via Arlington.
The Mixmaster earned its name from the complex mixing of three major interstates. Built in the 1960s, it's one of the oldest and most congested interchanges in Texas. TxDOT has proposed reconstruction, but no timeline is set. Use cameras to navigate the maze of exits — miss your ramp and you'll loop downtown twice.
Dallas North Tollway & PGBT
The Dallas North Tollway (DNT) runs parallel to US-75 from downtown Dallas to Frisco, operated by NTTA with all-electronic tolling (TollTag or ZipCash). Cameras cover:
- DNT at I-35E — Downtown connector
- DNT at Lemmon Avenue — Uptown/Turtle Creek
- DNT at Lovers Lane — Highland Park
- DNT at Northwest Highway — North Dallas
- DNT at Spring Valley Road — North Dallas corporate parks
- DNT at President George Bush Turnpike — Plano interchange
- DNT at Sam Rayburn Tollway — Frisco, The Star (Cowboys HQ)
President George Bush Turnpike (PGBT) forms a northern arc from I-35E in Irving to I-30 in Garland, with cameras at:
- PGBT at I-35E — Irving/Carrollton
- PGBT at I-635 — North Dallas
- PGBT at US-75 — Plano/Richardson
- PGBT at Jupiter Road — Plano/Garland
Both tollways use dynamic pricing — rates increase during congestion. Check cameras to see if toll routes are worth the cost.
View Toll Road Cameras
Monitor Dallas North Tollway and President George Bush Turnpike cameras to compare toll lane speeds vs. free alternatives. Make informed routing decisions.
View Tollway Cameras →Airport Access: DFW & Love Field
Dallas has two major airports requiring different camera strategies:
DFW International Airport (5th busiest in the world):
- I-635 westbound — Direct access to Terminal D, International Parkway
- SH-114 westbound — Irving access from I-35E
- SH-121/SH-114 — Grapevine access from north Dallas
- I-635/SH-183 — Terminal A/B access via DFW Airport Boulevard
Dallas Love Field (Southwest Airlines hub):
- I-35E at Mockingbird Lane — Primary access from downtown
- Lemmon Avenue at Cedar Springs — Uptown connector
- Northwest Highway — North Dallas access
Cameras update every 5 seconds during peak travel times (5:00-8:00 AM, 3:00-6:00 PM).
Event Traffic: Cowboys, State Fair, Cotton Bowl
Dallas hosts massive events that gridlock highways:
AT&T Stadium (Arlington) — Dallas Cowboys games:
- I-30 at Collins Street — Arlington stadium district
- SH-360 at I-30 — Six Flags/Arlington corridor
- I-20 at Matlock Road — South Arlington access
- Plan 2+ hours before kickoff for parking
State Fair of Texas — Fair Park (September-October):
- I-30 at 2nd Avenue — Fair Park gates
- I-30 at Fitzhugh Avenue — East Dallas access
- US-75 at I-30 — Mixmaster southbound backups
- Over 2 million visitors during 24-day run
Cotton Bowl — New Year's Day, Red River Showdown:
- Fair Park cameras — All approaches jammed game day
- I-30 eastbound from downtown — Worst congestion
- Allow 90+ minutes for parking
Check cameras 2 hours before events to plan alternate routes.
Ice Storm Paralysis
Dallas's biggest traffic nightmare is ice storms. The city has minimal de-icing equipment and drivers are inexperienced on frozen roads. When freezing rain hits, highways become parking lots. Watch cameras during winter weather advisories — if you see stopped traffic, stay home. I-635 and US-75 are especially dangerous on overpasses and bridges. Dallas doesn't handle ice like northern cities — a quarter-inch of ice shuts down the Metroplex.
Camera Coverage by Area
Downtown & Uptown:
- I-35E Stemmons Freway (all exits)
- I-30 Mixmaster interchange
- Woodall Rodgers Freeway (Spur 366)
- US-75 at downtown exits
- Lemmon Avenue, McKinney Avenue
- Users can also monitor live street feeds along McKinney Avenue and Commerce Street to check for road-level gridlock near the Arts District or Deep Ellum events.
North Dallas:
- I-635 LBJ Freeway (complete loop)
- US-75 Central Expressway to Plano
- Dallas North Tollway to Frisco
- Northwest Highway (Loop 12)
- Midway Road, Coit Road
East Dallas:
- I-30 to Mesquite, Garland
- I-635 eastbound to Garland
- Skillman Street, Abrams Road
- White Rock Lake area (E. Lawther Drive)
South Dallas & Oak Cliff:
- I-35E southbound to Waxahachie
- I-20 to Grand Prairie
- I-45 to Hutchins, Ferris
- Westmoreland Road, Hampton Road
West Dallas & Irving:
- I-35E northbound to Denton
- SH-114 to DFW Airport
- Loop 12 westbound
- Sylvan Avenue, Singleton Boulevard
Suburbs:
- Plano, Richardson (US-75, PGBT)
- Garland, Mesquite (I-30, I-635)
- Grapevine, Irving, Las Colinas (SH-114, SH-183)
- Grand Prairie, Lewisville, Carrollton, Farmers Branch (I-635, DNT)
Dallas Camera Coverage
1,200+ Cameras
Complete coverage of Dallas highways, tollways, and surface streets with 24/7 streaming.
TEXpress Lanes
Real-time toll lane monitoring on I-635 and I-35E to optimize toll vs. free decisions.
High Five
5-level interchange cameras at I-635/US-75, one of the world's tallest interchanges.
Airport Access
DFW International and Love Field approach cameras for flight arrival timing.
Event Traffic
Cowboys games, State Fair, Cotton Bowl — plan routes before massive crowds arrive.
Ice Storm Alerts
Critical winter weather monitoring — Dallas freezes with minimal de-icing capacity.
How to Use Dallas Street Cameras
- Select your route — Filter by I-635, US-75, I-35E, I-30, or neighborhood
- Check toll vs. free — Compare TEXpress lanes to general purpose lanes on I-635/I-35E
- Monitor airports — DFW and Love Field approach cameras for pickup timing
- Watch events — Cowboys, State Fair, Cotton Bowl cameras before big crowds
- Winter weather — Ice storm monitoring on overpasses and bridges
All cameras stream live with no signup, no app required. Works on desktop, mobile, and tablet.
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View All Cameras →Dallas Rush Hour Patterns
Morning rush (6:30-9:30 AM):
- US-75 southbound — Plano/Richardson to downtown
- I-635 westbound — Garland to North Dallas
- I-35E southbound — Lewisville/Carrollton to downtown
- DNT southbound — Frisco to Uptown
Evening rush (4:00-7:00 PM):
- US-75 northbound — Downtown to Plano/Richardson
- I-635 eastbound — North Dallas to Garland
- I-35E northbound — Downtown to Lewisville/Carrollton
- DNT northbound — Uptown to Frisco
Weekend traffic:
- I-30 westbound — Friday 3:00-7:00 PM toward Fort Worth
- I-35E northbound — Friday 4:00-8:00 PM to Oklahoma
- I-45 southbound — Friday 2:00-6:00 PM to Houston
Check cameras before departure to choose optimal timing.
Related Camera Guides
- Dallas TX Traffic Cameras Guide — Overview of DFW Metroplex system
- Fort Worth Traffic Cameras — I-35W, I-30, I-820 coverage
- Texas Traffic Cameras — Statewide TxDOT network
- Houston Traffic Cameras — I-10, I-45, US-59 live feeds
- San Antonio Traffic Cameras — I-10, I-35, Loop 1604
How many traffic cameras does Dallas have?
Dallas has over 1,200 live traffic cameras operated by TxDOT and NTTA covering all major highways, tollways, and surface streets across the DFW Metroplex.
Are Dallas street cameras free to watch?
Yes, all Dallas street cameras stream free 24/7 with no signup or subscription required. Access via web browser on any device.
How often do Dallas traffic cameras update?
Cameras update every 5 seconds during peak hours (6:30-9:30 AM, 4:00-7:00 PM) and every 10-30 seconds during off-peak times.
Do Dallas cameras show toll lane speeds?
Yes, cameras on I-635 LBJ and I-35E Stemmons show both TEXpress toll lanes and free general purpose lanes, allowing you to compare speeds before committing to toll routes.
What's the best way to avoid Dallas rush hour traffic?
Use cameras to monitor US-75, I-635, and I-35E before departure. Consider toll lanes during peak congestion, or shift travel times to 9:30-11:00 AM or 1:00-3:30 PM to avoid worst backups.
Where can I find Dallas street feeds?
You can find live Dallas street feeds and intersection cameras by using our interactive map, which aggregates TxDOT data for major surface routes like Lemmon Avenue and Northwest Highway.
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