A major accident at Westmoor Drive and Beechnut Street in Richmond has disrupted morning traffic in Fort Bend County. The crash occurred at 7:11 AM on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, in light rain conditions.
Road conditions were slick when the collision happened. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and TxDOT report that wet pavement contributes significantly to crash risk — wet conditions were cited in over 14,000 Texas crashes in the most recent annual reporting period. Responding officers worked to clear the scene and manage traffic flow through the residential area.
This intersection has seen repeated incidents over time. According to TxDOT CRIS public crash records, the corridor within a quarter-mile of this location has recorded 181 crashes since January 2020, with no fatalities. Contributing factors as recorded by the investigating officer, per TxDOT CRIS, show that "Failed To Control Speed" was the most common factor in crashes at this location, cited in 50 of those 181 crashes. The hit-and-run rate at the corridor stands at 6.1% — 22 of 363 vehicles involved in crashes at this location left the scene.
Fort Bend County overall has recorded 722 incidents in the past 30 days, including 1 fatality, according to LocalTrafficAccidents.com data. At this specific intersection, Fridays have been the most active day historically, with 3 recorded incidents during the past 90 days.
Authorities cleared the roadway this morning. If you're traveling through the area, exercise caution — roads in the region are still wet from earlier rain. Check current traffic conditions before heading out.
Westmoor Dr/Beechnut St, Richmond, TX
Fort Bend County, Texas
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