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.
Crash counts at this location reached 5 in the 30 days before this incident.
267 crashes have happened at this location after this incident. 181 of those crashes reached major severity.
The rate of incidents has risen in the period since this crash.
Multiple crashes piled up over consecutive days.
The combined count puts this stretch in the top tier for crashes in the area.
Data current as of October 12, 2026.
US290IB-43RD 12169 US 290 FWY @ LANG ENT RAMP
Harris County, Texas
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