A major accident at FM 1464 Road and W Airport Boulevard in Richmond brought traffic to a standstill early Tuesday morning. The crash occurred at 6:13 AM, during what would normally be a manageable hour on this stretch of road.
The impact was immediate. Responding officers worked to clear the scene and manage traffic flow around the disabled vehicles. Details on injuries and exact lane closures weren't immediately available, but the incident forced drivers to navigate around the accident site as morning traffic began to pick up.
This crash is part of a larger pattern at this intersection. According to LocalTrafficAccidents.com data, FM 1464 and W Airport Boulevard has seen 12 major incidents in the past 30 days alone—and over 90 days, the count climbs to 30 total incidents, 28 of them major. Looking back across a full year, the location has logged 43 total incidents, 40 of them major. The corridor shows crashes occur at varied times rather than concentrating in one specific window, though the single busiest hour remains 6–7 PM, when the location has recorded 4 crashes.
State crash records paint a broader picture. According to TxDOT CRIS public crash records, this corridor has seen 192 crashes since January 2020. Contributing factors as recorded by investigating officers show "Failed To Control Speed" as the leading factor, cited in 72 crashes. Toyota vehicles were involved most frequently in crashes here, appearing in 83 crashes over that same period. The hit-and-run rate at the location stands at 7.1 percent across all vehicles involved in crashes.
Fort Bend County as a whole logged 1,025 incidents over the past 30 days, including one fatal crash. This morning's accident adds to the volume of traffic disruptions residents on this stretch experience regularly.
Weather conditions were clear at the time of the crash, with temperatures around 73 degrees. The road itself was in good condition, so visibility and pavement were not contributing factors.
Drivers heading through Richmond on FM 1464 or connecting to W Airport Boulevard should expect delays as crews work to clear the scene. No specific timeframe for full clearance was immediately available. Alternate routing around the immediate area may ease the congestion if you're flexible on timing.
Sources: TxDOT Crash Records Information System and Local Traffic Accidents database. Counts through October 6, 2026.
Fm 1464 Rd/W Airport Blvd, Richmond, TX
Fort Bend County, Texas
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