A major crash at Broadway Street and Bellfort Street sent one driver to the hospital Wednesday morning. The collision happened at 9:13 AM, backing up traffic through the intersection during what should've been a routine mid-morning period.
Responding officers cleared the scene, but the incident adds to a troubling pattern at this intersection. According to LTA data, Broadway and Bellfort has seen 8 crashes in the past 30 days—5 of them major. Over the past year, the count climbs to 130 total incidents, with 60 classified as major.
The data reveals a consistent problem here. While crashes occur throughout the day rather than concentrating in a single rush-hour window, the single busiest hour is 3 to 4 PM, which recorded 3 crashes during the 90-day window.
TxDOT CRIS public crash records paint a broader picture of this corridor over the past six years. Between January 2020 and now, the area within about a quarter-mile has logged 358 crashes, including 3 fatalities. Contributing factors as recorded by investigating officers show "Failed To Control Speed" as the leading factor, cited in 94 crashes. The hit-and-run rate at the intersection stands at 16.4%—121 of 736 vehicles involved in crashes simply left the scene.
This morning's crash occurred under clear skies with temperatures around 87 degrees, so weather wasn't a factor. For drivers heading through this intersection during the afternoon peak, expect heightened caution and possible delays as crews finish their work. If you're commuting through the area, allow extra time and stay alert—the numbers here suggest this intersection demands your full attention.
Sources: TxDOT Crash Records Information System and Local Traffic Accidents database. Counts through October 7, 2026.
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