IH-10 East backed up at Monmouth after major crash

A major crash has backed up eastbound traffic on IH-10 at Monmouth Drive this morning. The collision happened at 7:58 AM on Thursday, October 1st, during the heaviest part of the morning commute.

Authorities are on scene managing the incident. The backup is affecting the entire stretch of IH-10 East in that corridor, and delays are building as drivers work around the disabled vehicle and emergency response.

If you're heading east on I-10, consider taking I-610 loop, the Westpark Tollway to the west, or Washington Avenue and Memorial Drive for inner-loop segments to avoid the backup. Those routes are moving, though expect typical morning traffic volumes.

This crash marks the fourth major incident at this location in the past 30 days, according to LocalTrafficAccidents.com data. Over the past year, this stretch of IH-10 East at Monmouth has logged eight major crashes. The pattern here is worth noting—all eight crashes recorded over 12 months have been classified as major incidents.

Looking at the broader picture, contributing factors as recorded by the investigating officer, per TxDOT CRIS public crash records, show "Failed To Control Speed" as the leading factor, cited in 114 crashes across this corridor since January 2020. That stretch has seen 266 total crashes in that same six-year window, according to state crash records from the Texas Department of Transportation.

The weather this morning—overcast and 82 degrees—isn't a major factor, but it's worth checking conditions as the morning advances. TxDOT reports that wet conditions contribute to significant crash numbers statewide, so if rain develops, exercise extra caution.

Emergency crews are working to clear the scene. Expect residual delays to linger as traffic volumes remain heavy. We'll update timing as the situation develops. If you're near the area, give yourself extra time or use one of the alternate routes listed above.