Old Spanish Trail at Tierwester crash Friday; 32 incidents in 30 days

A major crash at Old Spanish Trail and Tierwester Street brought traffic to a standstill Friday morning around 11:48 AM in Harris County.

The collision occurred at the intersection during what's typically an off-peak window, but this location has become a persistent flash point for traffic incidents. According to LocalTrafficAccidents.com data, the intersection logged 32 total incidents over the past 30 days—16 of them major crashes. Over the past 90 days, the tally climbs to 144 incidents, including 83 major crashes and 3 fatalities.

Emergency responders worked the scene to clear the roadway. Conditions at the time were clear—few clouds and 89 degrees—so weather wasn't a factor in this one.

The intersection's crash history tells a story worth knowing if you drive this area regularly. Fridays are the busiest day here; the location saw 22 incidents over the past 90 days on Fridays alone. While the 6 PM to 7 PM hour is the peak crash window (8 incidents in 90 days), this location doesn't have a safe hour—crashes happen throughout the day and well into evening.

Broader context from TxDOT CRIS public crash records shows 418 crashes within roughly 500 meters of this intersection since January 2020, with "Failed To Control Speed" recorded as the most common contributing factor by investigating officers (85 crashes). Hit-and-run incidents account for 12.3% of the crashes here, suggesting some drivers leave the scene without stopping.

Traffic at the intersection should return to normal flow once crews finish clearing. If you're heading through this area, expect delays while emergency personnel work.

**Update (7:50 PM CT):** The major crash at 3601 OLD SPANISH TRL @ 6401 TIERWESTER ST, first reported at 11:48 AM, has cleared after more than 8 hours. All lanes have reopened and normal traffic flow has resumed in the area.