A major crash at Montrose Boulevard and Richmond Avenue early Wednesday morning shut down the intersection just before 6 AM, forcing crews to redirect traffic while they worked the scene.
The wreck happened at 5:52 AM on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, at the Fort Bend intersection. Emergency responders arrived to find significant damage, and the intersection remained blocked while crews cleared the debris and investigated.
The incident added to a busy week on Fort Bend roads. According to LocalTrafficAccidents.com data, Fort Bend County logged 1,075 incidents over the past 30 days, including one fatal crash.
As of the time of this report, the intersection remained affected. Drivers in the area should expect delays and consider alternate routes around Montrose and Richmond until crews clear the scene and reopen the intersection to normal traffic flow.
4301 MONTROSE BLVD @ 1001 RICHMOND AVE
Fort Bend County, Texas
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