IH-69 Southwest northbound wreck at Chimney Rock Rd

A crash on IH-69 Southwest northbound at Chimney Rock Road has brought traffic to a crawl Thursday morning. The wreck happened at 7:10 AM, and responding officers are working the scene in broken clouds and 84-degree heat.

This is the 13th incident in the past 30 days at this exact location, according to LocalTrafficAccidents.com data. Eight of those were major crashes like this one. The corridor has seen 27 total incidents over the past 90 days—16 of them classified as major—a pattern that reflects persistent congestion trouble on this northbound stretch.

Northbound lanes are affected, and you'll want to find another way around. US-59 frontage roads give you one option. If you're heading southwest, Hillcroft or Fondren might work. If you need to go further south, SH-288 is your alternative. Expect delays on the main roadway while crews clear the scene.

State crash records from the Texas Department of Transportation show this corridor has recorded 163 crashes since January 2020, including 2 fatalities. The most frequently cited contributing factor by investigating officers has been "Failed To Control Speed," cited in 33 of those crashes. The hit-and-run rate at this location stands at 9.3%—32 of the 344 vehicles involved in crashes here over that six-year span left the scene.

This stretch of IH-69 Southwest northbound is consistently busy, and Thursday mornings add another layer of congestion. You're looking at a typical morning commute that just got worse. Check traffic apps for real-time lane status and consider whether the alternate routes work better for your destination. The debris and vehicle damage will need to clear before the northbound lanes reopen to full capacity.

Stay alert on the alternate routes—they're busier than usual while this wreck clears.