A major crash at FM 359 Road and Plantation Drive in Richmond brought traffic to a standstill at 6:32 AM on Friday, September 11. Responding officers worked the scene as morning commuters found themselves caught in unexpected delays on a stretch that's becoming increasingly troubled.
The accident happened during the early part of the day when you'd normally expect lighter traffic. But here's what the data shows: this intersection has logged 14 incidents over the past 30 days according to LocalTrafficAccidents.com, with 11 of those classified as major. Over the past three months, the corridor has seen 22 total incidents—19 of them major. The pattern isn't new either. Going back 12 months, this location has recorded 23 incidents, 20 major.
Fridays are particularly problematic at this location. LTA data shows that Fridays account for 7 of the incidents recorded here over the past 90 days, making it the highest-incident day of the week. While crashes here occur throughout the day at varied times, the single busiest hour is between 9 and 10 AM, when four crashes have occurred.
The weather was clear at the time of the crash—78 degrees with sunny skies—so visibility wasn't a factor. Contributing factors as recorded by the investigating officer, per TxDOT CRIS public crash records, show "Failed To Yield Right Of Way - Turning Left" as the leading factor cited in crashes at this corridor, appearing in 1 crash in state records dating back to January 2020. Fort Bend County as a whole logged 1,110 incidents over the past 30 days with zero fatalities.
If you're heading through Richmond this morning, expect delays in the area until crews clear the scene. Check real-time traffic apps for current conditions and consider alternate routing if you're flexible on timing.
Update (2:35 PM CT): The major crash at Fm 359 Road at Plantation Dr, Richmond, TX, first reported at 6:32 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 11, 2026.
Fm 359 Rd/Plantation Dr, Richmond, TX
Fort Bend County, Texas
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