A crash on I-10 Katy westbound at Westgreen Boulevard near early Wednesday has disrupted traffic before dawn. The incident was reported at 4:47 AM on Wednesday, June 3, 2026.
Responding officers worked to clear the roadway. Westbound lanes were affected, with delays building through the predawn hours as crews managed the scene. Traffic was still recovering as the early morning wore on.
This location has become a major incident hotspot. According to LocalTrafficAccidents.com data, I-10 Katy westbound at Westgreen has logged 60 crashes in the past 30 days—21 of them major incidents. Over the past 12 months, the corridor has recorded 245 total crashes, including 99 major incidents and 3 fatalities.
The timing of today's crash falls outside the typical commute surge. LTA data shows most crashes here occur outside weekday rush-hour peaks; the single busiest hour at this location is 3–4 PM, which has seen 15 crashes over the analysis period. Saturdays are the highest-incident day at this location, with 32 crashes recorded over 90 days.
State crash records paint a longer picture. Per TxDOT CRIS public crash records, this corridor has experienced 1,676 crashes since January 2020 within about a quarter-mile—4 of them fatal. The most common officer-recorded contributing factor is "Failed To Control Speed," cited in 780 crashes.
If you're heading west on I-10 from the inner loop, consider taking I-610 loop, the Westpark Tollway, or Washington Avenue and Memorial Drive for segments closer to downtown while this incident clears.
Harris County recorded 19,064 incidents in the past 30 days, including 10 fatalities. Weather at the time of the crash was overcast with temperatures around 74°F.
**Update (6:50 AM CT):** As of 6:50 AM CT, the scene remains active and lanes may still be affected. Motorists are advised to seek alternate routes.
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