A major accident shut down FM 723 Road in Richmond Wednesday morning around 8:59 AM, adding to a troubling pattern of crashes on this stretch.
The collision brought a quick response from emergency crews. Authorities worked to clear the roadway and restore traffic flow. Details on the number of vehicles involved, injuries, or specific lane closures weren't immediately available.
This accident lands on a road that's seen a spike in collisions. According to LocalTrafficAccidents.com data, FM 723 Road recorded 12 incidents over the past 30 days—9 of them major. Over the past 12 months, the corridor has logged 33 total incidents, with 29 classified as major. The pattern underscores why this stretch demands attention from anyone driving through Richmond.
Weather at the time was overcast and warm (84°F), so conditions weren't a factor in this crash.
Looking at the broader Fort Bend County picture: the county recorded 1,158 incidents over the same 30-day window with zero fatalities.
State crash records offer additional context. According to TxDOT CRIS public crash records, the corridor has seen 20 crashes since January 2020, with no fatalities. Contributing factors as recorded by the investigating officer show "Failed To Control Speed" as the leading factor, cited in 9 crashes. Chevrolet vehicles were the most common make involved in crashes here, appearing in 11 of the crashes reviewed.
Monday tends to be the busiest day for incidents at this location—5 crashes recorded over the 90-day review period.
If you're traveling FM 723 through Richmond, expect delays while crews clear the scene. Check for updates on local traffic channels and consider alternate routes if available. The roadway should reopen once the incident is fully cleared, but residual congestion may linger during the morning commute window.
Update (5:00 PM CT): The major crash at Fm 723 Rd, Richmond, TX, first reported at 8:59 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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