A major crash on I-10 eastbound at the Uvalde exit ramp in Harris County sent one driver to the hospital early Wednesday morning. The wreck happened at 1:25 AM on June 17, closing lanes and backing up traffic as crews worked to clear the debris.
Responding officers found a multi-vehicle collision that required tow trucks and extended recovery time. The driver was transported for treatment of injuries sustained in the crash. Exact lane closure details and final clearance time were not immediately available, but the incident tied up the eastbound approach during the overnight hours when the corridor typically sees lighter volume.
This crash marks the 53rd incident at Exit 779A in the past 30 days, according to LTA data. Over the past 90 days, the location has recorded 139 total incidents, with 82 classified as major. Since January 2020, state crash records show 757 crashes within about a quarter-mile of this exit, including 3 fatals.
Weather conditions at the time of the crash included light rain and a temperature of 77 degrees. TxDOT reports wet conditions contributed to over 14,000 Texas crashes in the most recent annual reporting period. Roads in this area were still slick from the precipitation.
The single busiest hour at this location is 7 to 8 AM, though crashes here occur at varied times rather than concentrating in one window. Fridays see the highest incident count at this corridor, with 27 crashes recorded over the past 90 days. The vast majority of incidents at this exit have been crashes, consistent with the location's 90-day pattern.
Per TxDOT CRIS public crash records, the most common officer-recorded contributing factor at this corridor is "Failed To Control Speed," cited in 237 crashes since 2020. Hit-and-run incidents account for 11.0% of the crashes here—177 of 1,606 vehicle units involved.
Drivers heading eastbound on I-10 toward Uvalde should remain alert for residual debris and possible lane restrictions as cleanup continued into the early morning. Check real-time traffic conditions before heading out if you're traveling this corridor during the upcoming morning commute.
**Update (9:25 AM CT):** The major crash at EXIT 779A 13301 E IH 10 FWY @ UVALDE EXIT RAMP, first reported at 1:25 AM, has cleared after more than 8 hours. All lanes have reopened and normal traffic flow has resumed in the area.
EXIT 779A 13301 E IH 10 FWY @ UVALDE EXIT RAMP
Harris County, Texas
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