A crash at Almeda Genoa Road and South Shaver Street brought traffic disruption to the intersection at 9:34 AM on Sunday, August 30. Responding officers cleared the scene, but the incident adds to a persistent pattern at this location.
According to LocalTrafficAccidents.com data, the intersection has logged 26 incidents over the past 30 days—12 of them major crashes like today's. Over a 90-day window, the count climbs to 121 total incidents, with 71 classified as major. The 12-month data is even more striking: 334 total incidents, 225 major, and 1 fatality.
The timing of crashes here varies across the day rather than concentrating in a single rush-hour window, though the LTA database shows the 3–4 PM hour is the single busiest period, accounting for 8 crashes in recent weeks. Today's mid-morning incident illustrates that dangerous conditions aren't limited to peak traffic periods.
State crash records paint a fuller picture of what's happening at this intersection. Per TxDOT CRIS public crash records, 869 crashes have occurred within roughly a quarter-mile of this location since January 2020—3 of them fatal. Contributing factors as recorded by investigating officers, per TxDOT CRIS, show "Failed To Control Speed" as the leading factor, cited in 237 crashes. Hit-and-run incidents account for 12.3% of crashes here, representing 211 of 1,720 vehicles involved over that period.
Weather conditions at the time of this morning's crash were clear, with temperatures around 90°F. The roadway itself appears to be a consistent collision point regardless of external conditions.
Frequency alone raises questions about what drivers should know when crossing this intersection. Whether you're a regular or passing through, the numbers warrant attention—treat the intersection with caution and avoid speed assumptions, especially when visibility or driver attention might already be compromised.
The crash was cleared and traffic flow returned to normal. Stay alert at this location.
Sources: TxDOT Crash Records Information System and Local Traffic Accidents database. Counts through September 12, 2026.
10581 ALMEDA GENOA RD @ 10637 S SHAVER ST
Harris County, Texas
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