Spring Green/Falcon Landing crash leaves intersection snarled Thursday

A major crash at Spring Green Boulevard and Falcon Landing Boulevard in Katy brought morning traffic to a standstill Thursday at 7:07 AM, adding to an already troublesome intersection that's seen a spike in collisions over the past three months.

Authorities responded to find the roadway significantly impacted during the early commute, with crews working to clear the scene and restore traffic flow. Details on injuries and exact lane closures weren't immediately available as crews worked the scene.

What stands out here is the sheer volume of incidents at this intersection. According to LocalTrafficAccidents.com data, Spring Green and Falcon Landing has logged 22 accidents in the past 30 days alone — 20 of them major. Expand that window to 90 days and the count climbs to 39 total incidents, 33 of them major. Over the past 12 months, state crash records show 78 total crashes at the location, per TxDOT CRIS public crash records.

Thursday's incident fits a troubling pattern: this intersection sees crashes throughout the day at varied times, though the 5-6 PM window has proven the single busiest hour historically with four incidents. Contributing factors as recorded by investigating officers, per TxDOT CRIS, show "Failed To Control Speed" as the leading factor, cited in 36 crashes over the past six years.

Fort Bend County, which includes this location, recorded 1,149 total incidents over the past 30 days with no fatal crashes during that period.

Commuters heading through Katy should expect delays as crews cleared the scene. Check traffic conditions in real time before heading out — backups at this intersection can develop quickly and persist through the morning commute window.