**HOUSTON** – The greater Houston area recorded 903 traffic incidents on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, with 546 classified as major crashes, according to traffic reports compiled throughout the day. Harris County dominated the incident count with 829 reported accidents, while Fort Bend County reported 60 incidents. Montgomery, Trinity, Tyler, and Galveston counties accounted for the remaining incidents, with 10, 2, 1, and 1 respectively.
The evening hours proved particularly treacherous, with a concentration of serious collisions reported between 10:01 p.m. and 11:55 p.m. A multi-vehicle incident at 16003 Brookford Drive resulted in at least one person becoming trapped in their vehicle, requiring emergency responder intervention. Additional major crashes were reported at Westheimer Road and Woodland Park Drive, where multiple non-fatal collisions occurred within minutes of each other. The Bellaire Boulevard corridor, including intersections at South Gessner Road and Beechnut Street, also saw significant major accidents during the evening commute period.
Interstate 45 northbound experienced major traffic disruptions near the 61st Street and Broadway area in Galveston County, while additional vehicle accidents were reported in Willis, Texas. Throughout Harris County, secondary streets including Hillcroft Avenue, Crawford Street, and Shepherd Drive reported numerous crashes, many involving dangerous driving behaviors such as street racing near Memorial Park and a reported attempted vehicle theft.
Motorists are urged to exercise extreme caution during evening commute hours, maintain safe following distances, and avoid aggressive driving behaviors. Traffic officials recommend using real-time navigation applications to identify alternate routes and checking current road conditions before traveling. Drivers should also be vigilant for hazardous situations, including disabled vehicles and individuals in traffic lanes.
Houston Area
Multiple County, Texas
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