A major crash has closed northbound SH 99 at westbound US 90A in Richmond this morning. The collision happened at 6:47 AM on Tuesday, September 29, blocking the corridor during the start of the commute.
Responding officers worked to clear debris and assess the situation. The extent of injuries and the number of vehicles involved weren't immediately available, but the road closure forced traffic into alternate routes as commuters headed into the workday.
This stretch of SH 99 at US 90A has become a recurring trouble spot. According to LTA data, the location has logged 8 incidents in the past 30 days, with 4 classified as major. Over the past 90 days, the corridor has seen 17 total incidents, 12 of them major. The numbers underscore a pattern: since January 2020, TxDOT CRIS records show 920 crashes within about a quarter-mile of this intersection.
Contributing factors as recorded by investigating officers, per TxDOT CRIS, show "Failed To Control Speed" as the leading factor, cited in 284 crashes at the corridor. That data point alone highlights the velocity challenge drivers face here — a reality every commuter on this stretch knows firsthand.
Fort Bend County overall has seen significant traffic activity in recent weeks. In the past 30 days, the county recorded 1,071 incidents, including 1 fatal crash. While today's incident doesn't appear to be a fatality, the frequency at this particular location remains notable.
Weather conditions at the time were broken clouds and 74 degrees — clear driving conditions that do little to explain the persistent crash frequency here. The issue isn't weather-related or seasonal; it's consistent across conditions.
Commuters heading through this area should expect delays and consider rerouting if possible. No specific clearance time had been announced as of early morning, but major crashes at freeway interchanges typically take several hours to fully clear once lanes are reopened. Monitor real-time traffic updates for current conditions before heading into this corridor.
The investigation was ongoing. Drivers are advised to stay alert and allow extra time for this segment of their commute.
Sources: TxDOT Crash Records Information System and Local Traffic Accidents database. Counts through September 29, 2026.
Nb Sh 99 At Wb Us 90A Wb, Richmond, TX
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