Nissan Altima Collides With 18-Wheeler on I-10 East at Exit 768B

A Nissan Altima and an 18-wheeler collided on Interstate 10 East near Exit 768B on Sunday, May 17, 2026, at 3:38 PM, creating a major traffic disruption on one of Harris County's most crash-prone freeway corridors.

The crash between the passenger vehicle and the commercial truck brought immediate congestion to the eastbound lanes. Emergency crews responded to clear the wreckage and assess the situation. Haze conditions at the time of the incident—with visibility reduced and temperatures around 84 degrees—may have been a factor in the collision.

This isn't an isolated event at this stretch of I-10. According to LocalTrafficAccidents.com data, the I-10 East corridor at Exit 768B has logged 39 incidents in the past 30 days, with 28 of those classified as major. The pattern over the past 90 days is even more striking: 160 total incidents, including 113 major crashes and 2 fatalities. The corridor's 12-month count stands at 184 incidents.

What's particularly notable is the timing. While this afternoon crash occurred during what's typically an off-peak window on Sundays, the 3 PM–4 PM hour is actually the highest-crash window at this location across a 90-day span, averaging 17 crashes during that hour alone. The data also shows Friday is the highest-incident day of the week here, with 32 crashes recorded over 90 days—suggesting this corridor sees elevated risk throughout the week, not just during traditional rush hours.

Crashes dominate the incident profile at this location. Over the past 90 days, crashes have been the most common incident type, far outpacing other disruptions. The mix of heavy truck traffic, high passenger-vehicle volume, and the geometric demands of the Exit 768B area converge to create conditions where collisions occur with frequency that outpaces most other freeway segments in Harris County.

For Sunday afternoon traffic, delays extended through the afternoon as lanes remained occupied during the cleanup and investigation. The haze conditions that prevailed at 3:38 PM would have reduced sight lines for approaching drivers—a particular hazard when an 18-wheeler is involved, as the size and stopping distance of commercial vehicles demand clear visibility from other motorists.

The incident was cleared following standard response protocols. Drivers using I-10 East in this corridor should remain alert, particularly during the 3 PM–4 PM window, and adjust speed and following distance to account for the elevated crash frequency at this location. Haze conditions, even when not severe enough to warrant formal visibility warnings, can degrade driver perception and reaction time—especially critical on a freeway segment where collision risk is already documented to be extreme.

**Update (11:40 PM CT):** The major crash at Interstate Highway 10 E & Exit 768B, first reported at 3:38 PM, has cleared after more than 8 hours. All lanes have reopened and normal traffic flow has resumed in the area.