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The Houston metropolitan area faced an exceptionally congested Sunday, March 29, 2026, with emergency responders handling 804 traffic incidents throughout the day. Of those incidents, 472 were classified as major crashes, while 332 remained minor in nature. Harris County accounted for the vast majority of reports with 747 incidents, while surrounding counties including Fort Bend (36), Montgomery (13), Galveston (5), Waller (1), Burleson (1), and Brazoria (1) also experienced traffic disruptions.
The evening hours proved particularly challenging for motorists, with multiple significant accidents occurring between 9:51 p.m. and midnight. A series of major crashes developed on the West Loop North near the Interstate 610 interchange, with at least four separate incidents reported in that corridor. Additional serious crashes were documented on Westheimer Road, Interstate 45 Gulf Southbound near Clear Lake City Boulevard, and along the Almeda Genoa Road corridor on the city's southeast side. Several of these incidents were classified as non-fatal crashes with injuries requiring emergency medical response.
The Fort Bend County area also experienced a cluster of accidents around 10:17 p.m. and 10:24 p.m., with incidents reported at Jan Drive and surrounding intersections in the Rosenberg area. Emergency personnel responded to these incidents as traffic backed up throughout the evening commute period.
Motorists are advised to exercise heightened caution when traveling throughout the Houston area, particularly during evening and night hours. Drivers should reduce speed, maintain greater following distances, and remain alert to sudden traffic changes. Commuters are encouraged to check real-time traffic conditions before traveling and to consider alternate routes when major incidents are reported on primary thoroughfares. Those involved in minor accidents are reminded to move vehicles to safe locations whenever possible to prevent secondary collisions.
Houston Area
Multiple County, Texas
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