Crash Blocks SH 225 Exit Ramp at Richey

A major crash shut down the Richey exit ramp on SH 225 outbound early Friday morning, May 22, 2026, around 2:44 AM, forcing crews to clear debris and manage lane restrictions during the overnight hours.

The collision involved multiple vehicles on the outbound feeder near the Richey exit in the Scarborough area of Harris County. Emergency responders worked to clear the roadway and restore traffic flow. The incident occurred during an off-peak window — typically a lower-volume period — but the complete blockage still disrupted the few drivers moving through the corridor at that hour.

This crash marks the fifth major incident on this section of SH 225 outbound in the past 30 days, according to LocalTrafficAccidents.com data. Over the past 90 days, the location has logged 12 total incidents, nine of which were major-severity crashes. The pattern here is notably weighted toward off-peak hours; just 27 percent of crashes at this location occur during rush hour, suggesting timing and visibility may play a role in how these collisions develop. Wednesdays tend to be the highest-incident day at this corridor, with three crashes recorded during the 5 PM to 6 PM hour over the past three months.

Crews cleared the scene and reopened lanes as the overnight period ended. Traffic had returned to normal flow by early morning rush hour.

If you were heading toward this exit, the outbound Gulf Freeway corridor saw moderate overnight activity — nothing unusual beyond this specific incident — so alternate routes were available if needed.

**Update (10:45 AM CT):** The major crash at SH225OB-SCARBOROUGH 13096 SH 225 FWY @ RICHEY EXIT RAMP, first reported at 2:44 AM, has cleared after more than 8 hours. All lanes have reopened and normal traffic flow has resumed in the area.