13 crashes in 30 days at Beltway 8-West and Bissonnet; major wreck ...

A major crash on Beltway 8-West southbound at Bissonnet Street is backing up traffic this Sunday afternoon. The wreck happened at 4:15 PM on May 24, and crews are still working to clear the road.

This isn't an isolated incident. According to LocalTrafficAccidents.com data, Beltway 8-West at Bissonnet has logged 13 incidents in the past 30 days, with 10 of those classified as major crashes. Over the past 90 days, the location has seen 67 total incidents, 49 of them major. That pattern matters because it shows this stretch doesn't just have bad days — it has a persistent problem.

Right now, expect delays if you're heading south on the Beltway in this area. If you need to get around the wreck, you've got options: Use IH-10, US-290, or IH-45 to bypass the blocked segment. Check current conditions before you commit to a detour — the backup may have shifted since this report went live.

The afternoon crash is typical for this location. While 44 percent of crashes here happen during rush hour (5 PM to 6 PM is the single worst hour), the data shows this corridor sees incidents throughout the day. Thursdays have been the worst day of the week over the past 90 days, with 14 crashes, but Sundays aren't immune — crashes have occurred across all seven days.

Weather conditions at the time of the crash were clear: few clouds, 86 degrees. Visibility wasn't a factor here.

Harris County as a whole logged 19,640 incidents in the past 30 days, including 15 fatals. Beltway 8-West at Bissonnet, though, concentrates a significant share of that activity into one relatively tight stretch of freeway. The three fatalities at this location over the past 12 months underscore that point.

The road should clear as crews finish their work, but until then, patience is your best friend if you're in the area. Southbound traffic is the immediate concern — northbound lanes may see slowdowns as rubbernecking builds.