A vehicle accident brought early-morning traffic to a crawl on Highway 105 East near Goode City Lane in Liberty County Saturday. The crash happened at 4:43 AM, blocking the eastbound lanes and backing up drivers during a normally lighter traffic window.
Responding officers cleared the scene, and the roadway reopened. No details on injuries or vehicle count were available at the time of this report.
This marks the fourth major incident at this Highway 105 intersection in the past 30 days, according to LocalTrafficAccidents.com data. Over the past 12 months, the location has recorded 12 major crashes. The pattern underscores why drivers on this stretch need to stay alert, even during off-peak hours.
According to TxDOT CRIS public crash records, the broader Highway 105 corridor near Goode City Lane has seen 61 crashes since January 2020, including one fatal. Contributing factors as recorded by the investigating officer show "Failed To Control Speed" as the most common issue, cited in 17 of those crashes. Drivers who've experienced a close call here know the risk — whether it's misjudging a curve or not accounting for road conditions.
Weather at the time was overcast with temperatures around 74°F. Road conditions were dry.
Liberty County saw only four reportable incidents in the past 30 days, making this single location account for a significant share of activity in the county. If you're heading that direction early on a weekend morning, give yourself extra time and keep your speed in check — especially as you approach that Goode City Lane intersection.
Highway 105 East and Goode City Lane Cleveland, TX 77327
Liberty County, Texas
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