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.
Crash counts at this location reached 5 in the 30 days before this incident.
Crashes at this location have continued — 126 more have been recorded since. Major collisions accounted for 81 of those incidents.
Incidents at this location have arrived at a faster clip since.
Multiple crashes piled up over consecutive days.
Together, the incidents make this stretch one of the most active in the county.
Updated through May 29, 2026.
US290IB-43RD 12169 US 290 FWY @ LANG ENT RAMP
Harris County, Texas
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