Almeda Rd and I-610 W collision injures two early Thursday

A two-car crash at Almeda Rd and I-610 W left two people hurt early Thursday morning. The collision happened at 2:47 AM, and responding officers worked the scene as the overnight traffic eased.

This intersection sits at the center of a significant crash corridor. In the past 30 days alone, 27 incidents have occurred here, with 16 classified as major—collisions involving injuries or significant vehicle damage. Over the past 90 days, the location has logged 104 total incidents, 69 of them major. According to LTA data, this stretch of I-610 West at Almeda has recorded 265 total incidents over the past 12 months, 154 of them major.

The sheer volume of crashes at this location reflects a broader pattern in the data. Looking back to January 2020, TxDOT CRIS public crash records show 897 crashes within about a quarter-mile of this intersection—a striking concentration over a six-year period. Contributing factors as recorded by investigating officers, per TxDOT CRIS, show "Failed To Control Speed" as the leading factor, cited in 348 crashes. That single factor alone accounts for a large share of incidents here.

Hit-and-runs also remain a concern at this location. Statewide, roughly 14.2% of crashes involve drivers who leave the scene. At Almeda Rd and I-610 W, that figure holds true—271 of 1,915 units involved in crashes at the intersection have been part of hit-and-run incidents, per state crash records.

While this particular crash occurred in the pre-dawn hours when traffic is lightest, the intersection sees crashes throughout the day and night. LTA data shows the single busiest hour is 7–8 AM with nine crashes, though collisions here occur at varied times rather than concentrating in one peak window. This pattern means drivers navigating the area should remain alert at any time of day.

Weather conditions at the time were clear, with skies above and temperatures around 80°F. The incident was cleared by the time morning traffic built, though the overnight hours remained a challenging time for the two people injured in the collision.

Harris County saw 18,140 traffic incidents in the past 30 days, with 19 of them fatal. This two-car collision, while serious, adds to the broader traffic picture across the region.

**Update (10:50 AM CT):** The major crash at Almeda Rd & I-610 W, first reported at 2:47 AM, has cleared after more than 8 hours. All lanes have reopened and normal traffic flow has resumed in the area.