East Freeway crash near Uvalde injures two Monday

Two people were hurt Monday morning when their vehicles collided on the East Freeway outbound near the Uvalde exit around 11:28 AM. The crash tied up traffic during what should have been a lighter part of the day, though this particular stretch has a history of midday trouble.

The incident blocked lanes on the outbound side, creating backups for drivers heading east. Responding officers cleared the scene, and both injured parties were transported for medical attention.

This location has become a consistent problem spot. According to LTA real-time incident database records, the East Freeway at Uvalde has logged 16 crashes in the past 30 days alone — 10 of them major incidents like today's. Over the past 12 months, the corridor has seen 278 total crashes, 134 classified as major. The timing pattern here is unusual: most crashes fall outside the typical weekday rush hours, but the single busiest hour at this location is 11 AM to noon — the exact window when today's crash occurred. That 11 AM-noon window has produced six crashes over the past quarter-year.

Looking at the broader picture, TxDOT CRIS public crash records show this quarter-mile stretch has recorded 824 crashes since January 2020, including four fatalities. Contributing factors as recorded by investigating officers show "Failed To Control Speed" as the leading factor, cited in 246 crashes at this location. The hit-and-run rate here is 10.7% — meaning roughly one in nine crashes involve a driver who fled the scene.

Monday's weather was clear — broken clouds and 87 degrees — so conditions did not appear to be a factor. Traffic should return to normal flow once the roadway is fully cleared. If you're heading eastbound on the East Freeway, expect delays through this corridor until crews finish their work.