Reed at Waltrip crash; 6 incidents in 30 days

A motor vehicle incident at Reed Road and Black Waltrip Street shut down the intersection during the morning commute Monday, June 01, 2026. The crash happened around 7:19 AM, adding another disruption to an intersection that's seen repeated collisions in recent weeks.

Responding officers worked the scene as traffic backed up through the intersection. Details on the number of vehicles involved, injuries, or lane closures weren't immediately available, but the timing—right in the middle of the morning drive—guaranteed commuter impact across the area.

This intersection has become a persistent collision point. According to LTA data, Reed and Black Waltrip has recorded 6 incidents over the past 30 days, with 5 classified as major. Expand the window to 90 days and the count reaches 24 total incidents, 20 of them major. Mondays have been particularly problematic at this location—the past three months show 5 crashes occurred on Mondays alone.

State crash records paint a clearer picture of what's happening here. Per TxDOT CRIS public crash records, the corridor has logged 18 crashes since January 2020, with no fatalities recorded. Contributing factors as recorded by the investigating officer show "Failed To Drive In Single Lane" as the most common citation, appearing in 5 crashes at this location. The hit-and-run rate sits at 17.6%, meaning roughly one in six drivers involved in crashes here leave the scene.

Morning conditions were clear—few clouds and 81 degrees—so weather wasn't a factor in this incident.

The intersection should reopen once crews clear the scene and responding officers complete their investigation. Check local traffic apps for real-time updates on when lanes reopen and residual delays clear out.

**Update (3:20 PM CT):** The major crash at REED RD @ BLK WALTRIP ST, first reported at 7:19 AM, has cleared after more than 8 hours. All lanes have reopened and normal traffic flow has resumed in the area.