A major traffic incident was reported on the Gulf Freeway outbound in Houston late Monday night. According to the Houston Police Department, the crash occurred at 10:25 PM at 11698 Gulf Freeway.
The incident is classified as a major, non-fatal crash. Motorists should expect delays in the area as authorities respond to the scene. Further details about the cause of the crash or any potential injuries are not yet available.
This is a developing story. Drivers are advised to use alternate routes and avoid the Gulf Freeway outbound near the reported incident location if possible.
Sources: TxDOT Crash Records Information System and Local Traffic Accidents database. Counts through September 12, 2026.
Before this crash, the location had recorded 3 other incidents in 30 days.
The 30 weeks since this incident have brought 369 more crashes here. 255 of those crashes reached major severity. 2 of the subsequent crashes resulted in a fatality.
The location's crash rate has climbed since this incident.
A stretch of consecutive days brought several crashes to this location.
The full count places this location among the top crash sites in the county.
Through September 06, 2026.
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