Grand Mission and Bellaire crash in Richmond; 13 incidents in 30 days

A crash at Grand Mission Boulevard and Bellaire Boulevard in Richmond at 6:13 AM on Wednesday, July 15 is the 13th major incident at this intersection in just 30 days, according to LocalTrafficAccidents.com data.

Responding officers worked the scene as morning traffic built around the disabled vehicles. The crash occurred under overcast skies and temperatures in the mid-70s. Details on injuries, vehicle count, and lane closure duration were not immediately available.

The intersection has become a frequent collision point. Over the past 90 days, LTA data shows 32 total incidents at this location, with 30 classified as major. Going back a full year, the site has seen 36 incidents—33 of them major. While crashes here occur at varied times rather than concentrating in a single rush hour, the data shows the single busiest hour is 7 to 8 PM, when four crashes have occurred.

State crash records paint a broader picture of this corridor's history. Per TxDOT CRIS public crash records, the area within a quarter-mile of this intersection has recorded 177 crashes since January 2020, with no fatalities. Contributing factors as recorded by investigating officers show "Failed To Yield Right Of Way - Stop Sign" as the most common, cited in 45 crashes over that period.

Fort Bend County, where Richmond is located, recorded 741 incidents across its 30-day reporting window—a figure that includes all severity levels and all incident types. This single intersection accounts for a notable share of that county activity.

Weather conditions at the time of this morning's crash were clear, though overcast. Drivers approaching the intersection should expect delays while emergency crews clear the scene. Check real-time traffic data for current conditions and clearance estimates before heading through the area.