SH-146 northbound shut at Decker after crash

A major crash shut down northbound SH-146 at Spur 330/Decker early Saturday morning, with the incident occurring at 12:30 AM on September 26. Responding officers worked through the early-morning hours to clear the roadway and investigate.

The crash forced a complete closure of the northbound lanes while crews worked the scene. Traffic diverted to alternate routes as the incident tied up the corridor during overnight hours when through-traffic is typically lighter but still present on the state highway.

This stretch of SH-146 has seen substantial crash activity over the past six years. According to TxDOT CRIS public crash records, 241 crashes have occurred within a quarter-mile of this location since January 2020, including three fatal incidents. The data shows a clear pattern in the area: contributing factors as recorded by investigating officers, per TxDOT CRIS, show "Failed To Control Speed" as the leading factor, cited in 53 crashes at this corridor.

The hit-and-run rate at this location stands at 6.3 percent, according to state records—30 of the 473 vehicles involved in crashes here since 2020 left the scene.

Weather conditions at the time of the incident were clear, with broken clouds and a temperature of 76 degrees. Road conditions appear not to have been a factor in this particular crash.

The roadway was reopened following standard incident response procedures. Drivers traveling this corridor should remain alert, particularly during low-visibility hours when speed control becomes critical on this state highway. SH-146 remains an active commercial and commuter route, and the frequency of crashes here underscores the importance of careful driving, especially during overnight hours when visibility and traffic patterns shift.

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