Route 8 Traffic in Texas

• Route 8 Texas Accident Reports (12)
• Route 8 Texas Weather Conditions (6)

DOT Accident and Construction Reports

• Motorists should expect delays. Motorists should expect delays. WIDTH RESTRICTIONS:MAINLAN

  TYPE: Construction Serious

• Motorists should expect delays. EXIT 223 EASTBOUND TEMPORARILY CLOSED, USE EXIT 222EXIT 22

  TYPE: Construction Serious

• Motorists should expect delays. WIDTH RESTRICTION:MAINLANES: 12' max width between ¾ mile

  TYPE: Construction Serious

• Daytime closure only. One way traffic control with delays. Travel lanes reduced to one lan

  TYPE: Construction Moderate

• Daytime closure only. One way traffic control with delays.

  TYPE: Construction Moderate

• Roadworks scheduled 11/04/2024 - 11/01/2027

  TYPE: Construction Moderate

Route 8 TX News Reports

• 1 killed in crash on US Highway 85 in Brighton

  • Texas
  • US Highway 85

  • source: Bing
  • 3 views
  • Mar 18, 2026 04:36am
  85

  U.S. Highway 85 was closed after a fatal SUV crash in Brighton, police said. A grass fire ensued but was extinguished. Read More

• Downtown Gatesville fire destroys multiple buildings, closes Highway 84

  • Texas
  • US Highway 84

  • source: Bing
  • 4 views
  • Mar 17, 2026 8:57pm
  84

  Three firefighters were treated for smoke inhalation in the Monday evening fire that destroyed buildings along a block of the town square and left Highway 84 closed Tuesday. Read More

• Fiery 18'?wheeler crash shuts down Highway 80 near Forney for hours

  • Texas
  • Forney
  • US 80

  • source: Bing
  • 18 views
  • Mar 17, 2026 8:13pm
  80

  An 18'?wheeler overturned on Highway 80 near Forney, spilling fuel and sparking a fire that shut down eastbound lanes for more than five hours Monday night. Road crews were still working to clear the ... Read More

• East Texas city recognized as bass fishing capital of Texas with designation marker

  • Texas
  • Greggt

  • source: Bing
  • 24 views
  • Mar 17, 2026 10:56am
  HEMPHILL, Texas (KETK) - An East Texas city celebrated their recognition as the '?Bass Fishing Capital of Texas'? with a designation marker on March 12. Placed at the intersection of Highway 87 and FM ... Read More

• 1 dead in fiery crash that closed Hwy 80 in Kaufman County

  • Texas
  • US 80

  • source: Bing
  • 2 views
  • Mar 12, 2026 10:33am
  80

  One person was killed, and two others were injured in a fiery crash on Highway 80 in Kaufman County on Thursday morning. Read More

• Fiery crash closes Hwy 80 in Kaufman County

  • Texas
  • Hwy

  • source: Bing
  • 37 views
  • Mar 12, 2026 07:54am
  Emergency crews are responding to a fiery crash on Highway 80 in Kaufman County, east of Forney, which has shut down all eastbound lanes of traffic and the service road. Read More

• Collision on US Highway 80 blocks all lanes in Forney

  • Texas
  • All Lanes

  • source: Bing
  • 44 views
  • Mar 12, 2026 06:35am
  All eastbound lanes on U.S. Highway 80 at Windmill Farms Boulevard in Forney have been blocked due to a collision, according to the Texas Department of Transportation. The map showed traffic being ... Read More

• 1 dead, 2 injured after collision on US Highway 80 blocks all lanes in Forney

  • Texas
  • US 80

  • source: Bing
  • 28 views
  • Mar 12, 2026 06:35am
  80

  One person is dead and two others are injured following a crash that closed all eastbound lanes on U.S. Highway 80 at Windmill Farms Boulevard, officials said. The Texas Department of Transportation ... Read More

• Bowie County crash kills 1, injures 3 on US Highway 82

  • Texas
  • US 82

  • source: Bing
  • 30 views
  • Mar 09, 2026 04:03am
  82

  Woman dies after vehicle crosses into oncoming traffic west of De Kalb ... Read More

• Strong storms cause damage across North Texas

  • Texas
  • Forney
  • US 80

  • source: Bing
  • 28 views
  • Mar 05, 2026 3:18pm
  80

  A stretch of U.S. Highway 80 in Forney was flooded overnight, with crews blocking the road during the morning commute. The deep water was apparently caused by a drain just off the highway that had ... Read More

• Video shows road crew braving chest-deep water in attempt to clear flooded U.S. 80 in Forney

  • Texas
  • US 80

  • source: Bing
  • 23 views
  • Mar 05, 2026 06:28am
  80

  Heavy rain flooded a stretch of U.S. Highway 80 in Forney Wednesday morning, forcing road crews to wade through chest-deep water to clear a clogged drain. Read More

• Big Spring man found guilty of murdering woman, dumping her body along Highway 87

  • Texas
  • Big Spring Hwy

  • source: Bing
  • 24 views
  • Mar 04, 2026 09:25am
  LYNN COUNTY, Texas (KCBD) - A Big Spring man will spend his life in prison after he was found guilty of murdering a 50-year-old woman. A jury in the 106th District Court sentenced 25-year-old Frank ... Read More

• One dead after crash on U.S. Highway 87 north of Fredericksburg

  • Texas
  • US Highway 87 S

  • source: Bing
  • 38 views
  • Mar 02, 2026 08:23am
  87

  A fatal vehicle accident closed northbound lanes on U.S. Highway 87 north of Fredericksburg late Sunday night, according to officials.Fredericksburg Fire EMS po ... Read More

• Minor injuries reported after crash south of Abilene

  • Texas
  • US 83

  • source: Bing
  • 62 views
  • Mar 01, 2026 1:36pm
  83

  TAYLOR COUNTY, Texas (KTAB / KRBC) - A two-vehicle collision occurred south of Abilene Sunday afternoon. The crash happened at the intersection of Highway 83 / 84 and Bell Plains Road, north of Tuscola. Read More

• Murder trial underway for man accused in Highway 87 death

  • Texas
  • US Highway 87 S

  • source: Bing
  • 61 views
  • Feb 28, 2026 00:03am
  87

  Prosecutors are expected to rest their case Monday against a man accused of killing a 50-year-old woman whose body was found along Highway 87 in August 2023. Read More

• Orange City Council greenlights H-E-B incentives for new store on Highway 87

  • Texas
  • US Highway 87

  • source: Bing
  • 24 views
  • Feb 24, 2026 9:03pm
  87

  Orange City Council's green light for a $1.5 million incentive package clears the path for an H-E-B store, set to boost local economy and retail expansion. Read More

• Van Zandt County authorities seek public help in Fruitvale burglary investigation

  • Texas
  • US Highway 80

  • source: Bing
  • 55 views
  • Feb 24, 2026 09:08am
  80

  The Van Zandt County Sheriff's Office is investigating a burglary that took place in the 1300 block of U.S. Highway 80, where copper wire was stolen. Read More

• Motorcyclist arrested for forgery and evidence tampering in Bleakwood after throwing counterfeit bills from motorcycle

  • Texas
  • US Highway 87

  • source: Bing
  • 30 views
  • Feb 22, 2026 11:28am
  87

  A motorcyclist was arrested Friday after allegedly throwing counterfeit money while being pursued by law enforcement on State Highway 87. Read More

• Traffic stop leads to arrest and border patrol intervention

  • Texas
  • US Highway 83

  • source: Bing
  • 39 views
  • Feb 20, 2026 11:31pm
  83

  A routine traffic stop on US-Highway 83 led to the arrest of a driver with an active warrant and the involvement of U.S. Border Patrol, according ... Read More