Old Spanish Trail crash at Cambridge; 35 incidents in 30 days

A major crash at Old Spanish Trail and Cambridge Street early Sunday morning adds to a troubling spike at this intersection. The collision happened at 2:56 AM on July 5th, when conditions were overcast and warm at 81 degrees.

This isn't an isolated incident. According to LTA data, the intersection has recorded 35 total incidents over the past 30 days, with 21 of those classified as major. Over the past 90 days, the count climbs to 62 incidents—35 of them major. The 12-month total stands at 74 incidents, 42 major.

The pattern here is distinctly different from typical Houston crash peaks. Rather than clustering during weekday rush hours, crashes at Old Spanish Trail and Cambridge fall most heavily outside commute windows. The single busiest hour recorded here is 8–9 PM, when seven crashes occurred. Fridays historically see the most activity, with 13 incidents recorded over a recent 90-day period.

State crash records paint additional detail. Per TxDOT CRIS public crash records, 171 crashes have been recorded within about a quarter-mile of this location since January 2020, with zero fatalities. The most frequently recorded contributing factor is "Failed To Control Speed," cited in 33 crashes. Hit-and-runs account for 9.2% of incidents here—32 of 349 vehicles involved.

Responding officers handled the early-morning incident as crews worked to clear the roadway. No additional details regarding injuries or lane closures are available at this time.

Whatever you do, don't assume this intersection gets safer after dark. The numbers suggest otherwise. If you're in the area during off-peak hours, stay alert—this stretch sees crashes when most people aren't paying attention to traffic patterns.