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Major crash on Almeda Rd early Monday; 17 incidents in 30 days

August 24, 2026 at 05:00 AMBy Dennis R. Mundy, Executive Editor📍 Harris County

A major crash at 9400 Almeda Rd sent emergency crews to the scene around 5:00 AM on Monday, August 24. The incident blocked the road during the early morning hours and created delays for drivers heading through the area.

Authorities responded to clear the scene and treat those involved. Details on injuries and lane closures remain limited at this hour, but the crash adds to a growing pattern at this location. According to LocalTrafficAccidents.com data, Almeda Rd has recorded 17 incidents over the past 30 days, with 4 classified as major. Over the past 90 days, the corridor has seen 56 total incidents, 18 of them major. In the past 12 months, the stretch has recorded 128 incidents overall, with 51 major crashes.

Historically, this corridor experiences crashes outside typical weekday rush patterns. The busiest hour on record is 3–4 PM, though crashes occur throughout the week. Tuesdays have been the highest-incident day, with 8 crashes recorded over a 90-day period.

According to TxDOT CRIS public crash records dating back to January 2020, the corridor has experienced 182 crashes within roughly a quarter-mile of this location, with zero fatalities on record. Contributing factors as recorded by investigating officers, per TxDOT CRIS, show "Failed To Control Speed" as the leading factor, cited in 52 crashes. The hit-and-run rate at the corridor stands at 10.1 percent.

Scattered clouds and 80-degree temperatures marked conditions at the time of the crash. The road has since been cleared and normal traffic flow has resumed. Drivers should remain cautious in the area as crews finish their work.

**Update (6:05 AM CT):** The major crash at 9400 ALMEDA RD, first reported at 5:00 AM, has cleared after approximately 1 hour and 5 minutes. All lanes have reopened and normal traffic flow has resumed in the area.

📍 Incident Location

9400 ALMEDA RD

Harris County, Texas

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This report was produced by LTA's editor-designed production system under the executive editorial direction of Dennis R. Mundy, Executive Editor. The system combines our proprietary data pipeline with AI-assisted drafting to deliver verified incident coverage to LTA's editorial standards.

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