If you were involved in a recent accident and need an official report, they are typically available 7–10 days after the event via the TxDOT Crash Records Information System (CRIS) .
As of today, Wednesday, April 29, 2026, there are no reports of major accidents or emergency closures currently affecting in Texas . Recent incidents in the area involve adjacent roadways or have been cleared: Recent Incidents Near Highway 21 accident-on-highway-21-texas-today
Use the TxDOT Drive Texas Interactive Map for live incident reports, construction alerts, and road closures across the state. If you were involved in a recent accident
If you are currently traveling and encountering delays on Highway 21, you can verify real-time status updates through these official Texas channels: If you are currently traveling and encountering delays
A fatal accident took place on Monday evening, April 20 , on I-45 just south of the Highway 21 interchange. A vehicle collision claimed the lives of a mother and her teenage son. General Resources for Texas Drivers
Texas law requires reporting a crash within 10 days if it involves injuries, fatalities, or property damage exceeding $1,000.
A single-vehicle crash occurred on Saturday, April 25 , near the RELLIS campus. The driver, identified as Esequiel Flores of Caldwell, was traveling toward Highway 21 on Highway 47 when his vehicle crossed into southbound lanes and crashed. The roadway was closed until approximately 1:00 AM on Sunday, April 26.