A significant collision at the intersection of Hempstead Road and Antoine Drive brought traffic to a crawl Sunday afternoon, with emergency crews responding to the scene at 12:09 PM on February 22, 2026. The crash occurred in Waller County, creating major delays for drivers navigating this busy corridor on what would otherwise be a routine Sunday afternoon.
The timing of this incident couldn't be worse for the area's traffic flow. While Sunday midday typically sees lighter congestion than weekday commutes, Hempstead Road carries substantial regional traffic, and a major crash here creates immediate bottlenecks. Drivers headed northbound on Hempstead toward The Woodlands or continuing toward Navasota faced the heaviest delays. Those looking to avoid the backup should consider taking FM 1960 east or west as an alternate route, or diverting to Champions Drive, which runs parallel to this stretch. Spring-Stuebner Road also offers a viable north-south alternative for drivers trying to bypass the affected intersection entirely.
Hempstead Road in this section serves as a critical connector between suburban neighborhoods and points north, making it a regular commute route despite its location outside the city proper. The Antoine Drive intersection marks a significant crossroad where multiple traffic patterns converge, and incidents here tend to have outsized impacts on surrounding streets. This particular stretch has seen its share of traffic incidents over the years, though it's not typically ranked among the county's most problematic intersections.
TranStar was actively monitoring the situation as of the afternoon. The crash affected traffic in both directions along Hempstead Road, with secondary delays rippling onto nearby thoroughfares as drivers sought alternate paths. Commuters in the area should plan for extended travel times through the region and consider adjusting their routes accordingly if traveling through Waller County during the next several hours.
The month leading up to this incident brought 15 crashes to this location.
Crashes at this location have continued — 102 more have been recorded since. Among the follow-on crashes, 48 were major.
Crash counts at the location have stepped up since this incident.
Three of those crashes fell within a single week.
Adding those counts together places this location in the upper tier of county crash counts.
Reflecting incident data through August 22, 2026.
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