A major crash at South Loop West and Almeda Road tied up the intersection Wednesday morning. The wreck happened at 8:12 AM, adding to what's becoming a persistent pattern at this Harris County location.
According to LocalTrafficAccidents.com data, the intersection has recorded 29 incidents over the past 30 days—with 17 of those classified as major crashes. The pace is accelerating. Over the past 90 days, the location has logged 80 total incidents, 53 of them major. In the past 12 months, the number climbs to 232 incidents, with 113 major crashes.
Wednesday is typically the busiest day here. LTA data shows the intersection has seen 11 crashes on Wednesdays over the past 90 days. The timing pattern is scattered throughout the day—the single busiest hour is 7 to 8 AM (8 crashes in that window), but crashes occur at varied times rather than concentrating in one rush-hour window.
Historical crash records paint a broader picture. Per TxDOT CRIS public crash records, the corridor within about a quarter-mile has experienced 901 crashes since January 2020, with one fatality. Contributing factors as recorded by the investigating officer show "Failed To Control Speed" as the leading factor, cited in 350 crashes. The hit-and-run rate at the corridor stands at 14.2 percent.
The intersection sits in Harris County, which recorded 17,278 incidents over the past 30 days, including 16 fatalities. Weather conditions at the time of this morning's crash were overcast with temperatures around 83 degrees.
Details on injuries, vehicle counts, and lane closures are not yet available. Check back for updates as the investigation progresses.
Update (4:15 PM CT): The major crash at 1198 S LOOP W at 8599 ALMEDA ROAD, first reported at 8:12 AM, has cleared after more than 8 hours. All lanes have reopened and normal traffic flow has resumed in the area.
Sources: TxDOT Crash Records Information System and Local Traffic Accidents database. Counts through September 12, 2026.
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