A car crash on I-10 eastbound at Gessner Road disrupted traffic Friday morning, with the collision reported at 8:13 AM.
Responding officers worked to clear the scene as drivers navigated around the incident. The crash added to what's been a remarkably busy stretch for this corridor — I-10 eastbound at Gessner has logged 54 incidents over the past 30 days, according to LocalTrafficAccidents.com data, with 35 of those classified as major. Over the past year, the location has recorded 387 total incidents, including 230 major crashes and 5 fatalities.
Friday's 8:13 AM timing placed the crash outside the corridor's typical peak hour. According to LTA data, most crashes at this location fall outside weekday commute peaks, with the single busiest hour occurring between 10 PM and 11 PM (20 crashes during that window). Mondays have historically been the highest-incident day at the intersection, with 25 crashes recorded over a 90-day period.
State crash records paint a longer historical picture. Per TxDOT CRIS public crash records, within roughly a quarter-mile of this location since January 2020, there have been 1,364 crashes involving 2,804 units, with a hit-and-run rate of 12.5% (351 incidents). Contributing factors as recorded by investigating officers show "Failed To Control Speed" as the leading factor, cited in 455 crashes.
Conditions at the time of Friday's crash were mild — broken clouds and 88 degrees — which didn't appear to be a complicating factor. Crews cleared the roadway following standard incident response procedures.
If you're traveling I-10 eastbound in this area during peak evening hours, remain alert and allow extra time. The corridor's consistent incident history makes it worth monitoring through your commute, particularly during the late-night window when crash frequency peaks.
**Update (4:15 PM CT):** The major crash at I-10 E & Gessner Rd, first reported at 8:13 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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