A fatal crash closed all express lanes of Interstate 35W southbound near Meacham Boulevard in Fort Worth, Texas, on Sunday, February 22, 2026. The incident, first reported shortly after dispatch, prompted a full closure of the express lanes as emergency services responded to the scene.
Details remain limited, but the crash involved at least one vehicle. Authorities have not yet released information regarding the number of vehicles involved or the cause of the collision. The Fort Worth Police Department is leading the investigation, with support from the Texas Department of Transportation.
The location of the crash is near the site of a massive 133-car pileup that occurred on February 11, 2021, also on I-35W in Fort Worth. That earlier incident, which resulted in multiple fatalities, was the subject of a National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) investigation. The NTSB released a factual report on the 2021 crash, detailing the sequence of events and contributing factors. The 2021 pileup occurred during a period of freezing temperatures and icy road conditions, though the current weather conditions are not immediately known to be a factor in Sunday’s incident.
A separate incident on I-35W in Fort Worth, involving a fiery motorcycle crash, was reported by FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth. While this event is distinct from the current closure, it highlights the ongoing traffic challenges and potential hazards along this major transportation corridor.
As of late Sunday afternoon, the southbound express lanes of I-35W remained closed. Authorities have not provided an estimated time for reopening. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and seek alternate routes. The investigation is ongoing and further details will be released as they become available.
