A major accident at Harlem Road and Morton Road in Richmond disrupted early-morning traffic at 5:19 AM on Tuesday, August 11. Responding officers worked to clear the scene as commuters headed into the workday.
According to LocalTrafficAccidents.com data, this intersection has seen a sharp spike in recent weeks. Over the past 30 days, 10 incidents have occurred at Harlem and Morton—nine of them major. The 90-day count stands at 14 total incidents, with 13 classified as major. Over the past 12 months, the location has logged 27 incidents, 26 of them major.
Tuesdays appear to be a particular flashpoint; the location recorded 4 incidents on Tuesdays over the past 90 days, the highest for any single day of the week.
Looking at the longer historical record, state crash data tells a consistent story. According to TxDOT CRIS public crash records, the corridor—within about a quarter-mile—has experienced 70 crashes since January 2020, with no fatalities. Contributing factors as recorded by the investigating officer, per TxDOT CRIS, show "Failed To Yield Right Of Way - Stop Sign" as the leading factor, cited in 17 crashes at this location.
Weather conditions at the time of Tuesday's incident were overcast but otherwise clear, with temperatures near 76 degrees. Fort Bend County recorded 985 incidents across all 30 days measured, with no fatalities countywide.
Specific details about lane closures, injury status, and clearance time were not available at the time of reporting. Drivers in the Richmond area should expect residual delays as crews complete their work at the intersection.
**Update (1:20 PM CT):** The major crash at Harlem Rd/Morton Rd, Richmond, TX, first reported at 5:19 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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