A crash at I-610 East and Broadway Street backed up eastbound lanes Friday morning around 7:53 AM, hitting commuters during the tail end of rush hour.
The collision came as crews worked to clear debris and assess the damage. Harris County Sheriff's deputies responded to the scene. Traffic built quickly in both directions as drivers slowed to pass the disabled vehicles, and the backup stretched well into the morning commute window.
This stretch of I-610 East is a chronic hotspot for collisions. According to LocalTrafficAccidents.com data, the corridor around Broadway Street has logged 50 incidents in the past 30 days — 37 of them major crashes like this one. That pattern ranks among the most active in the region. Over a 90-day window, the data shows 142 total incidents at this location, with 96 classified as major. The numbers underscore why commuters on this section of the loop should expect delays and exercise extra caution, especially during peak travel windows.
Friday's incident fits a clear pattern. Data shows nearly half of all crashes here (47% over the past 90 days) occur during rush hour, and the 8 AM to 9 AM window is the single busiest crash period — 11 incidents logged in that hour alone over the quarter. This morning's 7:53 AM timing puts the collision right at the threshold of peak risk. While Wednesdays historically see the most crashes at this location (24 in 90 days), Friday mornings remain a high-incident window.
Conditions at the time — partly cloudy skies and 77 degrees — weren't a contributing factor. The roadway itself was clear and dry.
By late morning, crews had cleared the scene and traffic returned to normal flow. If you're planning to use I-610 East at Broadway during Friday afternoon or heading into the weekend, the corridor remains active — keep your distance from other vehicles and watch for debris that crews might still be clearing.
**Update (3:55 PM CT):** The major crash at I-610 E & Broadway St, first reported at 7:53 AM, has cleared after more than 8 hours. All lanes have reopened and normal traffic flow has resumed in the area.
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