Two people were injured in a traffic collision at Westheimer Road and Commonwealth Street early Friday morning. The crash happened at 2:37 AM, when the intersection was lightly trafficked but still active.
Authorities responded to the scene and transported the injured to nearby hospitals. Both victims sustained injuries in the collision, though specific details about their conditions weren't immediately available.
This intersection has become a persistent flash point for crashes across the Houston area. According to LTA data, the location recorded 76 incidents in the past 30 days alone—nearly 37 of them major incidents involving injuries or significant damage. Over the past 90 days, the count climbs to 240 total incidents, with 126 classified as major. The 12-month record shows 441 incidents at this intersection, including 212 major crashes and 4 fatalities.
Fridays are the busiest day here. LTA data shows 28 crashes occurred on Fridays over the past 90 days, making Friday the highest-incident day of the week at this location. Crashes happen throughout the day and night, though the single busiest hour is 5 to 6 PM, when 14 crashes were recorded over the past month.
State crash records paint a detailed picture of what happens at this intersection. According to TxDOT CRIS public crash records, 739 crashes have been recorded within a quarter-mile of this location since January 2020. The most common contributing factor cited by investigating officers is "Failed To Drive In Single Lane," appearing in 103 of those crashes. Hit-and-run incidents are also notably high here—13.3% of all vehicles involved in crashes at this location fled the scene, compared to lower rates at other intersections.
Weather conditions were clear at the time of Friday's crash—scattered clouds and 81 degrees—so weather was not a factor.
The crash was cleared and traffic returned to normal flow. Drivers using Westheimer during early morning hours should remain alert, particularly given the frequency of collisions at this intersection across all times of day.
1299 WESTHEIMER RD @ 2799 COMMONWEALTH ST
Harris County, Texas
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