HOUSTON, TX - A major crash was reported on US290 in northwest Houston on Wednesday afternoon, according to the Houston Police Department.
The incident occurred at 12:17 PM at the entrance ramp to Lang Street on the inbound side of US290. Officials have classified the crash as "major" but non-fatal.
Motorists should expect delays in the area as authorities work to clear the scene. The cause of the crash is under investigation.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
Sources: TxDOT Crash Records Information System and Local Traffic Accidents database. Counts through October 1, 2026.
In the 30 days before this crash, 5 incidents had already been recorded at this location.
Since this crash, 263 additional collisions have happened at the same location. Major collisions accounted for 180 of those incidents.
Crashes have accelerated at this location in the months since.
Multiple crashes piled up over consecutive days.
That combined total ranks the location high among county incident sites.
Counts are current through September 29, 2026.
US290IB-43RD 12169 US 290 FWY @ LANG ENT RAMP
Harris County, Texas
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