Driver Killed in North Side Loop 1604 Crash

San Antonio Fire Department reports one fatality in early morning incident

Feb. 4, 2026 at 8:31am

A driver was killed in a crash on the North Side of San Antonio on Wednesday morning, according to the San Antonio Fire Department. The incident occurred around 7:30 a.m. on eastbound Loop 1604 near the exit for Judson Road, but details on what prompted the crash are still unclear.

Why it matters

Fatal crashes on major highways like Loop 1604 can significantly impact morning commutes and raise concerns about road safety in the San Antonio area. While the specific circumstances are unknown, this incident highlights the need for continued vigilance and potential infrastructure improvements to prevent such tragedies.

The details

The San Antonio Fire Department reported that one driver was killed in the crash, but police did not have immediate information on what led to the incident. Transguide's traffic map showed a small backup in the eastbound lanes of Loop 1604 near the crash scene, but no major closures.

  • The crash occurred around 7:30 a.m. on Wednesday, February 4, 2026.

The players

San Antonio Fire Department

The local fire department that responded to and reported on the fatal crash incident.

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What’s next

San Antonio police are continuing to investigate the cause of the crash and will provide more details as they become available.

The takeaway

This tragic incident on a major San Antonio highway underscores the need for ongoing road safety improvements and vigilance by drivers to prevent similar fatal crashes in the future.