A major crash on Westpark Tollway eastbound at Gessner brought traffic to a standstill Thursday afternoon. The collision happened at 1:46 PM on May 14, and crews worked to clear the debris and get the road moving again.
The crash blocked multiple lanes, creating a significant backup for drivers heading east on the tollway. With clear skies and temperatures near 91 degrees, visibility wasn't an issue — this was a straightforward collision that tied up the corridor during what should have been a manageable afternoon period.
What's notable here isn't just today's incident, but the pattern emerging at this exact location. According to LocalTrafficAccidents.com data, Westpark Tollway eastbound at Gessner has recorded 14 major crashes in the past 30 days alone. Over the past year, the corridor has seen 43 total incidents, with 38 classified as major. This Thursday crash is the latest in a string of repeated collisions at this spot — and it's not even the peak crash hour here. That happens between 5 PM and 6 PM, when this location averages five crashes per quarter.
The data also shows Thursdays are the worst day of the week at this location, with seven incidents recorded over the past 90 days. While this afternoon crash fell outside the traditional rush hour window, nearly 43 percent of all crashes here occur during peak travel times. That means drivers using this corridor face elevated risk regardless of when they're headed east.
For today's commute, the immediate impact was clear: expect delays if you're heading eastbound through this area. Multiple lanes were affected, and traffic backed up significantly as emergency crews worked the scene. The crash is yet another reminder that this stretch of Westpark demands extra caution, especially as afternoon traffic builds toward the 5 PM-6 PM window when risk peaks.
If you were planning to use Westpark eastbound this afternoon, consider alternative routes until the road fully clears. The closure will affect your timeline, so leave extra time or find a different corridor if possible.
By evening, crews should have the road cleared and back to normal capacity, but the backup from the afternoon incident likely persisted through early evening drive time. Stay alert on Westpark — the collision data shows this location isn't a one-time problem.
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