A major accident on FM 762 at A Myers Road in Richmond has traffic backed up Thursday morning. The crash happened around 8:31 AM, and responding officers were on scene within minutes.
This intersection in Fort Bend County has become a persistent trouble spot. According to LocalTrafficAccidents.com data, seven accidents have occurred here in the past 30 days alone—all of them major incidents. Over the past 90 days, the location has logged 13 total crashes, with 12 classified as major. That pattern extends further back: over the past 12 months, 27 accidents have struck this same stretch, 25 of them major.
The morning was clear and calm when this wreck occurred—85 degrees, no weather complications. That's noteworthy because it underscores how frequently collisions happen at this location regardless of conditions.
Historical records from the Texas Department of Transportation show six crashes at this corridor since January 2020, with no fatalities. Contributing factors as recorded by investigating officers, per TxDOT CRIS, show "Animal On Road - Wild" as the leading factor, cited in two crashes. That doesn't mean today's incident involved wildlife, but it's part of the context: this intersection sees varied collision patterns.
Fort Bend County overall logged 1,153 incidents in the past 30 days with no fatalities countywide. This particular intersection accounts for a disproportionate share of that activity.
If you're heading through Richmond this morning, expect delays on FM 762 near Myers. Check current conditions before routing through the area. Traffic should begin clearing once the scene is cleared and lanes reopen, but the backup may take additional time to dissipate. Detour options depend on your destination—if you're familiar with alternate routes through Richmond, now's the time to use them.
Authorities continue working the scene. Updates will follow as the situation develops.
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