West Sam Houston Tollway northbound crash; 49 incidents in 30 days

A major crash on the West Sam Houston Tollway northbound at South Sam Plaza shut down traffic Monday afternoon around 1:28 PM. The collision tied up northbound lanes during the early afternoon, creating significant delays for drivers in the area.

The crash landed at one of the busiest corridors in the region. According to LTA data, this stretch of the West Sam Houston has seen 49 incidents in the past 30 days alone—44 of them major. Over the past 90 days, the location has logged 163 total incidents, with 122 classified as major. Looking at the broader 12-month picture, the corridor has recorded 234 incidents, 173 of them major.

This intersection sees crashes throughout the day. The single busiest hour is 6–7 PM, when 14 crashes occur, though collisions here happen at varied times rather than concentrating in just one window. Over a 90-day stretch, Fridays have been the most crash-heavy day with 26 incidents.

Harris County overall reported 18,993 incidents in the past 30 days, including 12 fatals. Weather conditions at the time of the crash were overcast with temperatures around 90 degrees.

Historical data from TxDOT CRIS public crash records shows that within about a quarter-mile of this location, 952 crashes have been recorded since January 2020, with one fatal. Contributing factors as recorded by the investigating officer, per TxDOT CRIS, show that "Failed To Control Speed" is the most common factor cited at this corridor, appearing in 378 crashes. The hit-and-run rate at this location stands at 11.6%, with 243 of 2,091 involved units involved in hit-and-run incidents.

Responding officers cleared the scene and traffic resumed. Check current conditions before heading northbound through the area.