A crash on Almeda Road around 5:50 AM on Sunday, September 27, sent at least one person to the hospital in what responding officers classified as a major incident on this residential stretch in Harris County.
The early-morning collision underscores a persistent pattern at this location. According to TxDOT CRIS public crash records, the corridor near 14299 Almeda Road has recorded 228 crashes since January 2020, including one fatal. Contributing factors as recorded by the investigating officer, per TxDOT CRIS, show "Failed To Control Speed" as the leading factor, cited in 70 crashes along the corridor.
Sunday's crash adds to the cumulative toll on this residential roadway. The hit-and-run rate at the location stands at 8.4 percent, according to state crash records, meaning more than one in twelve incidents involves a driver who fled the scene.
Harris County saw 14,081 traffic incidents over the past 30 days, including 11 fatalities, per LTA data. Early-morning weekend incidents like this one often occur outside peak commute windows but can still create significant delays for those on the road.
Weather conditions at the time of the crash were clear, with temperatures around 72 degrees. No adverse weather contributed to this incident.
Authorities worked to clear the scene. Anyone with information about the crash is encouraged to contact responding personnel. Drivers in the area should expect possible delays as crews completed their investigation.
Sources: TxDOT Crash Records Information System and Local Traffic Accidents database. Counts through September 27, 2026.
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