A crash on US 90 inbound at the McCarty entrance ramp brought traffic to a crawl Friday morning. The wreck happened at 6:09 AM, and responding officers worked to clear the roadway as commuters hit the corridor during early-morning rush.
Light rain was falling at the time of the crash. TxDOT reports wet conditions contributed to over 14,000 Texas crashes in the most recent annual reporting period, and Friday morning's slick pavement may have played a role in this incident.
According to LTA data, this location has seen 5 incidents in the past 30 days—a notable uptick for a specific stretch of freeway. Over the past 12 months, the corridor near McCarty has logged 22 total incidents, with 6 of those classified as major crashes like the one Friday.
Details on injuries and lane closures weren't immediately available as crews worked the scene. Expect delays in the area as the investigation wrapped up and cleanup continued.
Per TxDOT CRIS public crash records, this corridor has recorded 161 crashes since January 2020. Contributing factors as recorded by the investigating officer show "Failed To Control Speed" as the most common factor at this location, cited in 52 crashes over that period. That pattern underscores how wet conditions and speed management are critical on this stretch, especially during morning rain.
Check conditions before heading out; crews should have the roadway cleared within the next hour, but backups may persist as traffic flow normalizes.
**Update (2:10 PM CT):** The major crash at 9715 US 90 FWY IB @ MCCARTY ENTR RAMP, first reported at 6:09 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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