HOUSTON — The Greater Houston area experienced an exceptionally busy Saturday, March 28, 2026, with emergency responders handling 1,022 total traffic incidents throughout the day, including 579 major crashes and 443 minor incidents. The high volume of incidents created widespread delays and dangerous conditions across multiple counties, with Harris County accounting for the vast majority of reported accidents.
Harris County bore the brunt of Saturday's traffic chaos, with 929 incidents reported, while Fort Bend County documented 62 incidents and Montgomery County recorded 18. Smaller numbers were reported in Galveston (9), Milam (3), and Brazoria (1) counties. The late evening hours proved particularly treacherous, with a cluster of serious collisions occurring between 10 p.m. and midnight. Notable incidents included a five-car crash on the North Freeway near 14100, a person trapped in an overturned Chevrolet SUV on Interstate 10 West at Highway 6, and multiple multi-vehicle collisions on major thoroughfares including Interstate 45 North and Southwest Freeway.
Several corridors experienced especially dangerous conditions Saturday evening. Interstate 10 Westbound at State Highway 6 and multiple locations on I-45 North saw significant crashes, while Southwest Freeway near Bellerive Drive and Westheimer Road near Ashford Park Drive were sites of major incidents with injuries. Emergency responders also responded to a shooting incident on US-290 West near Fairbanks-North Houston Road.
Given Saturday's exceptionally high incident count, authorities urge Houston-area motorists to exercise extreme caution when traveling, maintain safe following distances, and remain alert to road hazards. Drivers are advised to check traffic conditions before traveling and to avoid peak evening hours when possible.
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