A major crash on FM 1960 west near W FM 1960 RD brought traffic to a standstill Friday morning around 6:20 AM, adding to a relentless pattern at this location.
The wreck injured at least one person, and responding officers worked to clear the debris-strewn roadway as mist hung over the area. The conditions — visibility limited by fog, pavement damp from overnight moisture — aren't helping. TxDOT reports wet conditions contributed to over 14,000 Texas crashes in the most recent annual reporting period.
Here's what makes this particular crash newsworthy: it's the latest in an alarming surge at this corridor. According to LTA data, FM 1960 west logged 45 total incidents over the past 30 days — 10 of them major. Over the past 90 days, the corridor has seen 196 incidents, including 88 major crashes and 2 fatalities. Since January 2020, state crash records show 1,045 crashes within roughly 500 meters of this location.
Fridays are the worst day here. LTA data shows 34 incidents on Fridays alone over the past 90 days — nearly triple the volume of some other days. And while the typical peak at this location occurs around noon, this morning's 6:20 AM crash falls outside the usual window, suggesting the danger isn't limited to a single rush hour.
Contributing factors as recorded by investigating officers, per TxDOT CRIS, show "Failed To Control Speed" as the dominant issue at this corridor — cited in 334 crashes since 2020. That pattern, combined with the overall incident count, underscores why drivers should treat this stretch with heightened caution, especially during wet conditions.
Traffic was still working through the incident at the time of this report. Crews were clearing the roadway, and the road should return to normal flow once debris removal and initial scene documentation are complete. If you're heading westbound on FM 1960 during the morning commute, expect delays and consider using alternate routes if available.
**Update (2:20 PM CT):** The major crash at 7898 W FM 1960 RD, first reported at 6:20 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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