A two-car crash on US-59 North at Rankin Road has caused major delays for evening commuters. The incident occurred at precisely 6:36 PM on Friday, February 06, 2026, according to reports from the Citizen App.
Details remain limited, but the severity of the crash has been characterized as major, indicating significant traffic impacts in the area. Motorists should expect delays and are advised to seek alternate routes if possible while first responders work to clear the scene.
This is a developing story, and more information will be provided as it becomes available.
Prior to this incident, the location had recorded few or no crashes.
In the days and weeks following this crash, the location recorded 26 more incidents. 12 of those were classified as major.
A stretch of consecutive days brought several crashes to this location.
The full count places this location among the top crash sites in the county.
Counts reflect data through May 26, 2026.
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