A major crash hit SH-288 southbound at Almeda-Genoa Road at 3:19 AM on Thursday, October 01, 2026, shutting lanes and backing up traffic during the pre-dawn hours.
Responding officers worked to clear the wreckage. Exact lane-closure details and clearance time weren't immediately available, but the crash added to a troubling pattern at this location. According to LocalTrafficAccidents.com data, SH-288 southbound at Almeda-Genoa has logged 24 incidents over the past 30 days—18 of them major crashes. Over the past 90 days, the corridor recorded 122 total incidents, with 91 classified as major.
The scale of the problem becomes clearer over a longer horizon. Per TxDOT CRIS public crash records, this corridor has seen 647 crashes since January 2020, with 2 fatal. Contributing factors as recorded by the investigating officer, per TxDOT CRIS, show "Failed To Control Speed" as the leading factor, cited in 197 crashes. The hit-and-run rate at the corridor stands at 12.0%.
LTA data shows the busiest crash hour at this location is 7–8 AM, though crashes occur at varied times rather than concentrating in one window. Despite the 3 AM timing of today's incident, commuters heading to work later this morning should expect residual delays and remain alert.
If you're heading south on 288, consider Almeda Road, South Main, or IH-69/US-59 as parallel options. Check traffic apps before you head out—this corridor is active 24/7.
Sources: TxDOT Crash Records Information System and Local Traffic Accidents database. Counts through October 1, 2026.
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