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Tidwell at Bingle sees major crash Thursday afternoon

October 08, 2026 at 12:18 PMBy Dennis R. Mundy, Executive Editor📍 Harris County

A major crash at W Tidwell Road and Bingle Road brought traffic to a standstill Thursday afternoon. The incident occurred at 12:18 PM, creating significant delays for drivers in the area.

Responding officers worked to clear the scene and manage traffic flow around the intersection. Details on injuries and lane closures are being confirmed as crews continue their response.

This intersection has a notable history of crashes. According to TxDOT CRIS public crash records, the corridor within a quarter-mile has logged 299 crashes since January 2020, including one fatal crash. Contributing factors as recorded by the investigating officer, per TxDOT CRIS, show "Failed To Control Speed" as the leading factor, cited in 93 crashes. The hit-and-run rate at the corridor stands at 12.6%, with 79 of 629 units involved leaving the scene, per state records.

LTA data shows that Saturday has been the most active day for crashes at this location over the past 90 days, with 3 incidents recorded. Thursday remains a day when crashes occur with regularity at this intersection.

Weather conditions at the time of the crash were clear, with temperatures around 90 degrees. Drivers heading through the area should expect residual delays as crews complete their work. Check current traffic conditions before proceeding through the W Tidwell and Bingle intersection, and consider alternate routes if available.

📊 Accident History at W TIDWELL RD @ BINGLE RD

LTA incident record
Past 30 days3 incidents (2 major)
Past 90 days14 incidents (6 major)
Past 12 months106 incidents (57 major)
TxDOT crash record
Since January 2020299 crashes, 1 fatal

Sources: TxDOT Crash Records Information System and Local Traffic Accidents database. Counts through October 8, 2026.

📍 Incident Location

W TIDWELL RD @ BINGLE RD

Harris County, Texas

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How This Report Was Produced

This report was produced by LTA's editor-designed production system under the executive editorial direction of Dennis R. Mundy, Executive Editor. The system combines our proprietary data pipeline with AI-assisted drafting to deliver verified incident coverage to LTA's editorial standards.

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