I-69 South at Chimney Rock wreck; 76 incidents in 30 days

A gray Corvette and black Ford Crown Victoria collided on Interstate 69 South near Chimney Rock Road just after 1:23 AM on Monday, June 8. The crash marked the latest incident at a corridor that's logged 76 crashes in the past 30 days alone, according to LocalTrafficAccidents.com data.

The impact forced both vehicles off the roadway. Responding officers cleared the scene and both vehicles were removed from the travel lanes. No information on injuries was immediately available. Weather conditions at the time—overcast skies and 81 degrees—were clear and dry.

This intersection sits at the center of one of the region's most active crash corridors. Over the past 90 days, 258 total incidents have occurred at I-69 South and Chimney Rock, with 157 classified as major crashes. The corridor has recorded 343 total incidents over the past 12 months. State crash records from the Texas Department of Transportation document 2,686 crashes at this location since January 2020, with "Failed To Control Speed" cited as the most common contributing factor recorded by investigating officers—accounting for 1,104 of those crashes.

The timing of this morning's wreck is notable. While the single busiest hour at this corridor is 5-6 PM (with 19 crashes during that window), crashes here occur at varied times rather than concentrating in one rush-hour window. Fridays see the highest incident count at this location, with 41 crashes in the past 90 days.

The road cleared without extended delays, though the late-night timing minimized commuter impact. Drivers using I-69 South during the morning and evening peak periods—particularly between 5-6 PM—should remain alert to the corridor's crash history.

**Update (9:25 AM CT):** The major crash at Interstate Highway 69 S & Chimney Rock Rd, first reported at 1:23 AM, has cleared after more than 8 hours. All lanes have reopened and normal traffic flow has resumed in the area.