A major wreck on US-59 southbound in Stafford brought rush-hour traffic to a crawl Thursday morning. The crash happened at 7:47 AM, backing up commuters during the heaviest part of the southbound push.
The incident tied up multiple lanes, forcing drivers to slow and merge around the scene. Fort Bend County Sheriff's deputies and emergency crews responded to clear the wreckage and restore flow. No immediate word on injuries or vehicle count, but the backup was substantial enough to ripple across the corridor during a peak commute window.
US-59 is a major north-south freeway serving the Stafford area and connecting the greater Houston metropolitan region. According to LTA data, vehicle accidents are the most common incident type at this location over the past 90 days.
Thursday morning is a busy time on this stretch — the incident hit during commuters' heaviest window heading south out of the central area. If you're traveling this route, allow extra time and watch for emergency personnel still working the scene. Conditions should begin to improve as crews finish their work, but residual delays may linger through mid-morning.
Us 59, Stafford, TX
Fort Bend County, Texas
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