A major car crash occurred on US-59 North at the Tidwell Road exit in Harris County late Monday night. The incident was reported to authorities around 3:52 PM.
According to the Citizen App, the crash resulted in a significant traffic backup in the area. Motorists are advised to expect delays and seek alternate routes if traveling in the vicinity. Emergency crews responded to the scene, but further details on injuries or lane closures were not immediately available.
This is a developing story. Additional information will be provided as it becomes known.
Sources: TxDOT Crash Records Information System and Local Traffic Accidents database. Counts through September 12, 2026.
Prior to this incident, the location had recorded few or no crashes.
The location has seen 227 additional incidents since this crash. 127 of the more recent crashes were major.
A stretch of consecutive days brought several crashes to this location.
That combined total ranks the location high among county incident sites.
Current through September 03, 2026.
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