A major crash brought traffic to a near standstill on US 59 inbound at the 610 exit ramp early Monday morning. The collision happened at 4:12 AM, and responding officers worked to clear the wreckage and reopen the affected lanes.
This stretch of US 59 has become one of the busiest crash zones in the region. According to LTA data, the corridor recorded 32 incidents over the past 30 days—18 of them major crashes. Over the past year, 640 total incidents have occurred at this location, with 445 classified as major and 4 resulting in fatalities.
The timing of Monday's crash falls outside the typical commute surge. LTA data shows the single busiest hour at this intersection runs from 12 to 1 PM, when 18 crashes have occurred over the tracking period. Fridays see the highest incident count across a full day, with 46 crashes logged in the past 90 days.
According to TxDOT CRIS public crash records, contributing factors as recorded by the investigating officer show "Failed To Control Speed" as the leading factor, cited in 978 crashes at this corridor since January 2020. Over that same span, 2,331 crashes have been documented within about a quarter-mile of this location.
Weather conditions at the time—scattered clouds and 80 degrees—did not appear to be a factor in Monday's incident. The roadway was cleared, and normal traffic flow resumed following standard incident response procedures.
Commuters using US 59 inbound should remain alert at this location, particularly during midday hours when crash frequency peaks. Real-time incident data from LTA is available to help drivers plan alternate routes before heading out.
Sources: TxDOT Crash Records Information System and Local Traffic Accidents database. Counts through September 21, 2026.
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