A major crash on US-290 Northwest eastbound at 34th Street early Wednesday morning has disrupted traffic in the northwest corridor. The incident occurred at 12:40 AM on May 27, and crews are working to clear the roadway.
Light rain was falling at the time of the crash, with temperatures around 79 degrees. TxDOT reports wet conditions contributed to over 14,000 Texas crashes in the most recent annual reporting period, and slick pavement can significantly increase collision risk on freeways even at off-peak hours.
This crash adds to a well-established pattern at this location. According to LocalTrafficAccidents.com data, US-290 Northwest eastbound at 34th Street has logged 17 incidents over the past 30 days, with 10 of those classified as major. Over 90 days, the corridor shows 45 total incidents, and 28 major crashes over the past 12 months. While most incidents at this location occur during off-peak hours, Wednesday is historically the heaviest incident day here—the data shows eight crashes on Wednesdays over the past 90 days.
If you're traveling the northwest corridor, FM 1960 or Cypress-Rosehill Road offer alternatives to US-290 for northwest segments. Hempstead Road is an option for inner segments. Expect delays as crews work to clear the scene and reopen all lanes.
Harris County saw 19,592 traffic incidents in the past 30 days, with 12 fatalities recorded. This crash remains part of the broader traffic picture across the region, though the frequency at this specific stretch underscores the corridor's ongoing activity.
Updates on clearance and lane reopening will be posted as more information becomes available.
Sources: TxDOT Crash Records Information System and Local Traffic Accidents database. Counts through October 1, 2026.
The four weeks before this crash brought 16 other incidents to this location.
The location has logged 38 more incidents since this crash. Among the follow-on crashes, 13 were major.
Crashes have come less often at this location since this incident.
A run of crashes occurred over a span of days.
Together, the incidents make this stretch one of the most active in the county.
Current through September 28, 2026.
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