A major crash on FM-1485 westbound at SH-242 brought traffic to a standstill Sunday morning. The incident occurred at 8:59 AM, closing lanes and creating significant delays in Montgomery County.
Responding officers worked to clear the scene and reopen the roadway. Conditions at the time were warm with broken clouds and temperatures around 85 degrees.
This corridor has seen substantial crash activity over the past several years. According to TxDOT CRIS public crash records, the area within a quarter-mile of this intersection has logged 140 crashes since January 2020, including 2 fatal incidents. Contributing factors as recorded by the investigating officer, per TxDOT CRIS, show "Failed To Control Speed" as the leading factor, cited in 50 crashes at this location.
Monday through Saturday, Montgomery County typically experiences peak incident activity during rush hours, but Sunday morning crashes still demand immediate attention from local responders. Today's incident adds to the 322 total incidents Montgomery County has recorded over the past 30 days—a significant traffic-management burden for the region.
Commuters heading westbound on FM-1485 should anticipate delays in the area and consider alternate routes until the scene is fully cleared. Monitor local traffic updates for real-time conditions and estimated clearance times.
**Update (10:35 AM CT):** The major crash at FM-1485 Westbound at SH-242 in Montgomery County, first reported at 8:59 AM, has cleared after approximately 1 hour and 36 minutes. All lanes have reopened and normal traffic flow has resumed in the area.
FM-1485 Westbound at SH-242 in Montgomery County
Montgomery County, Texas
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