Table 1

Designated trauma centers by service area and population

Number of designated centers*Total population
(millions)
Density
Level I and II per million persons
Level ILevel IILevel IIITotal
TSA-E
DFW Metro Area
6 (33.3%)7 (28.0%)12 (21.8%)25 (25.5%)7.71.7
TSA-O
Austin Metro Area
2 (11.1%)3 (12.0%)1 (1.8%)6 (6.1%)2.22.3
TSA-Q
Houston Metro Area
3 (16.7%)3 (12.0%)9 (16.4%)15 (15.3%)6.21.0
  • *Does not include centers actively pursuing trauma designation.

  • DFW, Dallas-Fort Worth; TSA, trauma service area.