US 59 at SH 288 ramp closed after Sunday morning crash

A major crash at the US 59 inbound entrance ramp near SH 288 shut down traffic at 5:30 AM on Sunday, September 20. Responding officers secured the scene, but the incident came at a location with a documented pattern of frequent collisions.

This particular stretch of US 59 inbound has logged 61 incidents over the past 30 days, according to LocalTrafficAccidents.com data. Over the past 90 days, the corridor recorded 274 total incidents, with 154 classified as major. The Sunday morning crash adds to a troubling long-term record: in the past 12 months, this location has seen 728 incidents, including 404 major crashes and 4 fatalities.

Historically, Saturdays see the highest crash frequency at this corridor, with 41 incidents recorded over the past 90 days. Though the location experiences crashes throughout the day, the single busiest hour is typically 5–6 PM, when 17 crashes have been recorded. Crashes here occur at varied times rather than concentrating in one narrow window, meaning congestion can develop during any part of the day.

State crash records provide additional context. According to TxDOT CRIS public crash records, the corridor has experienced 1,965 crashes since January 2020 within about a quarter-mile. Contributing factors as recorded by investigating officers show "Failed To Control Speed" as the leading factor, cited in 721 crashes. Hit-and-run incidents account for 11.7 percent of the crashes at this location.

Weather conditions at the time of Sunday's incident—broken clouds and 76°F—appeared clear. The crash occurred in the early morning hours when traffic volumes are typically lighter than during daytime or evening peak periods.

No information on injuries, lane closures, or estimated clearance time was provided in the initial incident data. Drivers in the area should expect delays and seek alternate routes if possible. Updates on the incident's status will be available as the situation develops.