A crash closed lanes on US-290 inbound near the Pinemont exit ramp around 1:52 AM on Saturday, June 13. The incident was major, and responding officers worked to clear the roadway.
This stretch of 290 inbound has seen consistent crash activity. According to LocalTrafficAccidents.com data, nine crashes have occurred here in the past 30 days, with five classified as major. Over a 12-month period, the location recorded 72 total incidents, including 36 major crashes and 2 fatalities.
What's notable about this corridor: weekend crashes dominate the pattern. LTA data shows Saturdays are the busiest day at this location, with nine crashes recorded over the past 90 days. The single busiest hour, across all days, is 5–6 PM—though this particular incident happened in the overnight window.
Texas Department of Transportation crash records from the past six years tell a broader story. Within about a quarter-mile of this intersection, state records document 302 crashes dating to January 2020. The most common contributing factor recorded by investigating officers: "Failed To Control Speed," cited in 84 of those crashes. Hit-and-run incidents account for 10.9% of crashes here.
Conditions at the time were clear, with temperatures around 76 degrees—typical early-summer conditions that shouldn't have complicated visibility or road grip.
The road was back open by the time morning traffic built. If you're heading eastbound on 290 through this area on weekend mornings, keep an eye on the Pinemont exit and approach with caution—the numbers suggest this corner warrants attention during all hours.
**Update (9:55 AM CT):** The major crash at US290IB-LANGFIELD RD 13121 US 290 FWY @ PINEMONT EXIT RAMP, first reported at 1:52 AM, has cleared after more than 8 hours. All lanes have reopened and normal traffic flow has resumed in the area.
US290IB-LANGFIELD RD 13121 US 290 FWY @ PINEMONT EXIT RAMP
Harris County, Texas
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