McKinney, TX (April 15, 2026) – A multi-vehicle collision was reported Monday afternoon on the entrance ramp to US-75 near White Avenue in McKinney. Three vehicles were involved, with damage ranging from moderate to major. At least one person was reported to have serious injuries.
The crash took place on Monday, April 14, during the afternoon hours. Emergency units responded to the scene to assist those involved and manage the situation on the ramp.
No additional details about the people hurt or the sequence of events leading to the collision have been officially released. Further information is expected as the review continues.
Authorities continue to investigate the cause of the crash, and more details will be released as soon as they become available. Our thoughts are with those affected as they continue to recover.
What Makes Highway On-Ramps Particularly Risky in Texas?
Entrance ramps on Texas highways are designed to help drivers merge into faster-moving traffic, but they can also be spots where crashes happen more frequently. The transition from a slower surface street to a high-speed highway requires drivers to adjust their speed quickly while watching for gaps in traffic. When multiple vehicles are making that same move at once, the margin for error shrinks considerably.
In areas like McKinney, where suburban growth has increased traffic volume significantly in recent years, ramps along corridors such as US-75 can become congested during afternoon hours. Rear-end collisions and sideswipes are among the more common crash types in these areas. Vehicle damage in ramp crashes tends to be significant because of the speed differences involved between merging and through traffic.