A major crash on FM 1093 in Richmond brought traffic to a standstill Wednesday morning. The incident occurred at 10:59 AM on a day when Fort Bend County was already tracking heavy accident activity across its roadways.
Responding officers found a serious vehicular collision that blocked lanes and created immediate backup along the corridor. The exact number of vehicles involved and injury status weren't immediately available, but the severity designation indicated substantial impact to traffic flow.
Wednesday's crash adds to a broader pattern on this stretch of FM 1093. According to TxDOT CRIS public crash records, the corridor has logged 5 crashes since January 2020, including 1 fatal. Contributing factors as recorded by the investigating officer, per TxDOT CRIS, show "Failed To Drive In Single Lane" as the leading factor, cited in 3 crashes.
Fort Bend County recorded 1,116 incidents over the past 30 days, underscoring the heavy traffic stress across the region. At the time of the Wednesday morning crash, conditions were partly cloudy with temperatures near 87 degrees.
Authorities worked to clear the roadway and restore traffic flow. Drivers in the area should expect delays until the incident is fully resolved. If you're heading toward FM 1093 in Richmond, consider alternate routes and allow extra time.
Update (7:00 PM CT): The major crash at Fm 1093 Rd, Richmond, TX, first reported at 10:59 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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