A major crash struck the intersection of Long Point Road and Freedonia Drive at 12:05 AM on Monday, September 21, with responding officers finding significant damage at the scene.
This stretch of Long Point has become a persistent problem spot. According to LTA data, the intersection logged 8 incidents over the past 30 days, including 2 major crashes. Over the past year, this location has seen 141 total incidents—68 of them major—with 3 fatalities on the books. The numbers tell a clear story: this isn't a one-off event.
The incident occurred in the overnight hours when traffic volume is typically light, but the crash's severity demands attention regardless of the hour. Crews worked the scene to clear the roadway and assist anyone involved.
Historically, this intersection doesn't follow typical commute-time patterns. According to LTA data, most crashes here fall outside the weekday commute peaks; the single busiest hour is 3–4 PM, when 5 crashes have been recorded. Fridays see the highest number of incidents at this location over a 90-day window, with 12 recorded.
State crash records paint additional context. Per TxDOT CRIS public crash records, this corridor (within approximately a quarter-mile) has logged 195 crashes since January 2020, with 1 fatal. Contributing factors as recorded by the investigating officer, per TxDOT CRIS, show "Failed To Control Speed" as the leading factor, cited in 53 crashes. The hit-and-run rate at the corridor stands at 18.2%, with 73 of 400 units involved in hit-and-runs.
Weather conditions at the time were overcast skies and 81 degrees—nothing dramatic, but overnight driving always carries inherent risks regardless of conditions.
For commuters using this stretch, the immediate takeaway is straightforward: use caution at Long Point and Freedonia, particularly during overnight hours and on weekends when visibility is reduced and driver attention may be lower. The intersection's crash history suggests this location warrants your full attention every time you pass through.
Sources: TxDOT Crash Records Information System and Local Traffic Accidents database. Counts through September 21, 2026.
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