A major accident on FM 723 in Richmond blocked the roadway early Wednesday, creating a snarl for predawn drivers around 5:26 AM on August 26.
Responding officers worked to clear the scene as traffic backed up in both directions. The road reopened after the incident was resolved, though exact clearance time and injury details weren't immediately available.
FM 723 has seen persistent crash activity. According to LocalTrafficAccidents.com data, the corridor logged 9 incidents over the past 30 days, with 8 classified as major. Over the past 12 months, the road recorded 29 total incidents, 27 of them major.
State crash records paint a clearer picture of what's happening here. Per TxDOT CRIS public crash records, 20 crashes have occurred within about a quarter-mile of this stretch since January 2020. Contributing factors as recorded by the investigating officer show "Failed To Control Speed" as the leading factor, cited in 9 crashes.
Fort Bend County overall recorded 1,158 incidents in the past 30 days with no fatalities. Weather conditions at the time of this morning's accident were clear—few clouds and 79 degrees—so visibility wasn't a factor.
Commuters traveling FM 723 early Wednesday should expect residual delays as crews finalized the scene clearance. Check real-time traffic apps for current conditions before heading out.
**Update (1:30 PM CT):** The major crash at Fm 723 Rd, Richmond, TX, first reported at 5:26 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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