A major crash at FM 359 Road and FM 1093 Road in Katy disrupted traffic Wednesday morning at 7:51 AM, adding to a growing pattern of collisions at this intersection.
Responding officers worked to clear the roadway as commuters navigated around the incident. The intersection has become a consistent trouble spot—11 major accidents have occurred here in the past 30 days alone, according to LocalTrafficAccidents.com data.
When you zoom out further, the numbers tell a stark story. Over the past 90 days, 25 major crashes have been recorded at this location. Since January 2020, state crash records show 297 crashes within about a quarter-mile of this intersection, with speed-control issues as the most common contributing factor cited by investigating officers. According to TxDOT CRIS public crash records, "Failed To Control Speed" was recorded in 120 of those crashes.
The timing of crashes here is scattered rather than concentrated in a single rush-hour window. While the busiest hour for this intersection runs from 9 to 10 AM—when three crashes occurred over the 90-day period—collisions happen throughout the day and week. Interestingly, Saturdays have seen the most crashes at this location, with five incidents recorded on that day alone over 90 days.
At the time of Wednesday's crash, conditions were clear with few clouds and a temperature of 83 degrees. The road surface itself may play a role in how vehicles behave here. In Texas overall, wet conditions contribute to thousands of crashes annually, and when pavement conditions are compromised, speed management becomes even more critical.
If you're traveling through this area, expect residual delays as crews finish their work. The LTA real-time incident database tracks all activity at this corridor in real time, so check current conditions before heading out. Given the pattern at this intersection, allowing extra time during your morning commute—especially between 9 and 10 AM—is a practical precaution.
This is one of Fort Bend County's more active crash locations. The county saw 710 incidents in the past 30 days with no fatalities, but this particular intersection's rate of major accidents stands well above the county average.
**Update (3:55 PM CT):** The major crash at Fm 359 Rd/Fm 1093 Rd, Katy, TX, first reported at 7:51 AM, has cleared after more than 8 hours. All lanes have reopened and normal traffic flow has resumed in the area.
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