A major crash on Briar Forest Drive left the road disrupted around 9:40 AM on Sunday, September 20. Responding officers worked the scene as traffic moved through the area.
This incident adds to a troubling pattern at this location. According to LocalTrafficAccidents.com data, Briar Forest Drive has logged 10 incidents over the past 30 days, with 7 of those classified as major crashes. Over the past 90 days, the count climbs to 37 total incidents, 26 of them major. The 12-month toll is steeper still: 133 incidents, 87 major, and 2 fatal.
The location's crash history extends well beyond LTA's real-time window. Per TxDOT CRIS public crash records, the corridor has recorded 621 crashes since January 2020, with contributing factors as recorded by the investigating officer showing "Failed To Control Speed" as the leading factor, cited in 221 crashes. A hit-and-run rate of 9.0% — 115 of 1,283 units involved — also stands out in the state data.
Timing at Briar Forest Drive varies throughout the week. While the single busiest hour is 4–5 PM (4 crashes), crashes occur at varied times rather than concentrating in one window. Thursdays have seen the highest incident count in the past 90 days, with 13 crashes recorded on that day alone.
Weather at the time of Sunday's crash was clear — scattered clouds and 88 degrees — so conditions were not a factor. The road remained passable as crews worked the scene.
For drivers in the area, exercise caution. The data shows this stretch sees consistent crash activity across different times of day and different days of the week. Check current conditions before heading through.
Sources: TxDOT Crash Records Information System and Local Traffic Accidents database. Counts through September 20, 2026.
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