A significant crash on a major freeway in Constable Precinct 3 occurred Saturday during the 3 PM–4 PM window, when this corridor typically sees its highest incident frequency.
**Corridor Context:** This freeway has recorded 10 crashes over the past 30 days, establishing it as a high-heat corridor for the precinct. Saturday remains the worst day for incidents at this location, with 7 crashes documented historically.
**Conditions:** Overcast skies, 75°F, and reduced visibility of 6.2 miles at time of incident.
**LTA Newsroom**
The location's 30-day count stood at 9 before this incident.
The location's running count has added 20 crashes since this incident. The breakdown includes 11 major collisions.
A handful of the crashes happened within a single week.
The combined count places this stretch in the most active category in the area.
Data through July 23, 2026.
East Sam Houston Tollway Northbound at W. Lake Houston Pkwy
Harris County, Texas
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