FM 1960 crash in light rain; 14 incidents in 30 days

A major crash at FM 1960 near Strong Pine Drive tied up the eastbound lanes early Tuesday morning. The wreck happened at 2:08 AM on June 16, and responding officers worked to clear the debris and get traffic moving again.

Light rain was falling at the time, with visibility around 3.5 miles and temperatures near 77 degrees. TxDOT reports wet conditions contributed to over 14,000 Texas crashes in the most recent annual reporting period, underscoring the extra caution drivers need when roads are damp.

This intersection sits on a corridor with persistent crash activity. According to LTA data, FM 1960 at Strong Pine has recorded 14 incidents in the past 30 days—13 of them major crashes. Over the past year, the location has seen 44 total incidents, including 33 major crashes and 2 fatalities.

Historically, this stretch doesn't follow the typical commute-hour pattern. Most crashes here fall outside the weekday peak times, though the single busiest hour is 3–4 PM, which saw 4 crashes in the past 90 days. Thursdays have been the most incident-heavy day, with 5 crashes in that same window.

State crash records paint a broader picture of driver behavior at this location. According to TxDOT CRIS public crash records, the most common officer-recorded contributing factor across crashes here since January 2020 is "Failed To Control Speed"—cited in 43 of 154 crashes within roughly a quarter-mile of the intersection. That span also logged a 6.8% hit-and-run rate.

Tuesday's incident added to an already high incident count for Harris County. In the past 30 days, the county has logged 18,446 total incidents, including 16 fatalities.

Authorities cleared the scene and reopened the roadway to traffic. Drivers heading through this area should remain alert, especially in wet conditions.