A crash on US-59 northbound at Buffalo Speedway at 2:21 AM Monday morning, June 29, 2026, shut down multiple lanes during the overnight hours. Responding officers cleared the scene, but the incident adds to an exceptionally active stretch on this corridor.
According to LocalTrafficAccidents.com data, US-59 North at Buffalo Speedway has logged 53 total incidents over the past 30 days—35 of them major crashes like this one. Over 90 days, the location has seen 138 incidents. The corridor has become one of the region's most incident-heavy stretches, with 230 crashes recorded over the past 12 months.
The timing of this crash stands out. While the single busiest hour here is 7 to 8 PM (averaging 9 crashes), incidents at this intersection occur throughout the day and night at varied times rather than clustering in one window. This early-morning wreck fits the unpredictable pattern that defines the location.
State crash records provide deeper context. According to TxDOT CRIS public crash records, the corridor near Buffalo Speedway and US-59 North has recorded 881 crashes since January 2020, including 3 fatalities. The most common contributing factor as recorded by investigating officers is "Failed To Control Speed," cited in 301 of those crashes. Hit-and-run crashes account for 13.1% of the incidents at this location—236 of the 1,800 vehicle units involved over the period.
Weather was clear at the time of the incident, with temperatures around 83 degrees. Road conditions did not appear to be a factor.
The incident was cleared and traffic resumed normal flow. No additional details about injuries or vehicle count are available at this time.
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