Wreck at SH 99 and US 90A in heavy rain; 5th crash in 30 days

Heavy rain brought visibility down to a half-mile Monday morning when two vehicles collided at northbound SH 99 and westbound US 90A in Richmond around 10:02 AM. The crash knocked out lanes during what's typically a busy stretch of Fort Bend County's northbound corridor, backing up traffic through the intersection.

Authorities responded to clear the roadway. No information on injuries was available at the time of clearing.

This intersection has seen consistent crash activity. According to LTA data, five major crashes have occurred at this location in the past 30 days, with 11 total incidents logged over the past 90 days. Mondays have been the highest-incident day at this location over the past 90 days, with four reported crashes.

Weather played a factor in Monday's collision. Rain intensity was heavy and visibility had dropped to just half a mile at the time of impact. TxDOT reports wet conditions contributed to over 14,000 Texas crashes in the most recent annual reporting period. Drivers on rain-slicked roads need extra stopping distance and reduced speed — conditions that were in effect along this corridor Monday morning.

Looking at the broader crash pattern, TxDOT CRIS public crash records show 262 crashes within about a quarter-mile of this intersection since January 2020. The most common officer-recorded contributing factor at the corridor is "Failed To Control Speed," cited in 46 of those crashes. This pattern underscores the importance of adjusting driving behavior during adverse weather and maintaining vehicle control on this stretch of road.

Fort Bend County logged 725 total incidents in the past 30 days, with one fatal crash during that period. Traffic conditions should return to normal flow as crews complete their incident response and the roadway is fully cleared for through traffic.