A significant crash brought southbound traffic on State Highway 249 to a crawl Wednesday afternoon at the West Greens Road intersection. The incident occurred at 1:00 PM on February 25, 2026, according to TranStar traffic data, creating backups across one of the Tomball area's busiest corridors during peak afternoon commute hours.
Southbound drivers faced substantial delays as a result of the collision, with heavy congestion extending well north of the crash site. Those heading toward The Woodlands and Spring should consider taking local surface streets as alternatives. Drivers can divert to Kuykendahl Road or Gosling Road to bypass the affected stretch, though expect slower-moving traffic on those routes as well. For those traveling from Tomball toward central Houston, taking FM 1960 east before heading south on established thoroughfares offers another viable option to avoid the backup entirely.
This particular section of SH-249 sits in a critical transition zone between the Tomball and Northlake Houston areas, where the highway connects to several major retail and commercial districts. West Greens Road feeds traffic from both residential neighborhoods and business parks in the immediate vicinity. The corridor regularly handles significant volume, particularly during afternoon hours when commuters combine with shoppers heading to nearby shopping centers. Crashes at this intersection have occurred with notable frequency over the years, making it a consistent trouble spot during busy periods.
The southbound lanes remained impacted through the afternoon as emergency crews worked to clear the scene. Drivers on SH-249 Wednesday afternoon experienced travel times roughly double their normal rate, with some vehicles taking 20-30 minutes longer to traverse what typically amounts to a 10-minute stretch. Spillover effects backed traffic onto connecting roads like Tomball Parkway's local lanes and tributary streets feeding the highway corridor.
Before this crash, the location had recorded 14 other incidents in 30 days.
114 crashes have happened at this location after this incident. Major crashes made up 90 of the subsequent incidents.
Incidents at this location have arrived at a faster clip since.
A run of crashes occurred over a span of days.
The combined count puts this stretch in the top tier for crashes in the area.
Current through May 30, 2026.
SH-249 Tomball Parkway Southbound at W. Greens Rd
Harris County, Texas
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