A major accident shut down W Grand Parkway South at Bellfort in Richmond Thursday morning around 9:46 AM, adding to a stretch of roadway that's seen repeated collisions in recent weeks.
Authorities responded to the scene and cleared the incident, though specific details on lane closures and backup duration weren't immediately available. Weather conditions at the time were overcast with temperatures around 88 degrees.
This wreck marks the latest in a troubling pattern at this intersection. According to LTA data, W Grand Parkway South at Bellfort has experienced 13 accidents in the past 30 days—11 of them major. Over the past 90 days, the corridor has seen 49 total incidents, with 45 classified as major. The 12-month count stands at 84 incidents, 76 of which were major.
Thursdays have been particularly rough at this location. LTA data shows 9 crashes occurred on Thursdays over the past 90 days, making it the highest-incident day of the week here. The busiest hour for crashes at this intersection is typically between 5 and 6 PM, though accidents occur throughout the day rather than clustering in a single peak window.
Looking at the broader picture, Fort Bend County recorded 744 incidents over the past 30 days with no fatalities.
Historical crash records from the Texas Department of Transportation reveal 102 crashes within about a quarter-mile of this location since January 2020. Contributing factors as recorded by the investigating officer, per TxDOT CRIS, show "Failed To Control Speed" as the leading factor, cited in 29 crashes. The hit-and-run rate at the corridor stands at 7.4 percent.
If you're heading through the area, stay alert and exercise caution, particularly during the evening rush. Check current traffic conditions before heading out.
W Grand Pkwy S/W Bellfort, Richmond, TX
Fort Bend County, Texas
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