A crash on Almeda Road near 14301 sent emergency crews to the scene early Wednesday morning. Responding officers arrived at 4:52 AM to find the vehicles involved and began clearing the roadway.
Almeda Road is a residential stretch that's seen considerable crash activity over the past several years. According to TxDOT CRIS public crash records, the corridor within a quarter-mile has logged 228 crashes since January 2020, including one fatal. Contributing factors as recorded by the investigating officer, per TxDOT CRIS, show "Failed To Control Speed" as the leading factor, cited in 70 crashes at this location.
The morning crash adds to Harris County's incident load. The county recorded 17,934 incidents over the past 30 days, including 16 fatalities.
Weather conditions at the time were clear—few clouds and 81 degrees—so road surface conditions do not appear to have been a factor in this incident.
Authorities managed the scene and worked to restore normal traffic flow. No further details regarding injuries, vehicle count, or lane restrictions have been released at this time. Drivers using Almeda Road should expect residual delays as crews complete their investigation and debris removal.
**Update (12:55 PM CT):** The major crash at 14301 ALMEDA RD, first reported at 4:52 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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