A multi-vehicle crash involving a motorcycle shut down a busy stretch of RM 1431 near Round Rock on Wednesday, with police confirming the rider died at the scene and both directions of the road closed while crews responded.
Eastbound and westbound RM 1431 is shut down between I-35 and the entrance to Texas Crushed Stone following a multi-vehicle crash involving a motorcyclist. The motorcyclist has been pronounced deceased at the scene. Please avoid the area and seek alternate routes. pic.twitter.com/zLnwhv7Vt6
— Round Rock Police (@roundrockpolice) April 15, 2026
Crash And Road Closure
Round Rock Police reported that eastbound and westbound lanes of RM 1431 were shut down between I‑35 and the entrance to Texas Crushed Stone after the multi-vehicle collision. Officers said the motorcyclist involved in the crash was pronounced dead at the scene. No additional details about the vehicles or circumstances were released in the initial update.
Where The Wreck Happened
The closure sits along the RM 1431 stretch that ties directly into I‑35 near the Texas Crushed Stone quarry, an area that sees a steady mix of commuter traffic and heavy trucks. Texas Crushed Stone lists its quarry next to I‑35 at 5300 S. IH‑35 in Georgetown, just north of Round Rock’s city limits.
Traffic Trouble Spot
RM 1431 is no stranger to traffic headaches. The corridor has been the focus of intersection and safety upgrades in the Austin region, with TxDOT outlining work at the I‑35 interchange aimed at cutting down conflict points and smoothing traffic flow. A major crash in this already busy zone can quickly ripple into long delays.
What Drivers Are Being Told
Round Rock Police asked drivers to steer clear of the RM 1431 and I‑35 area and to use alternate routes while first responders handle the scene. Backups and slowdowns are likely around the interchange until the roadway fully reopens. Authorities have not yet released further information, and this story will be updated as officials share more details.
