A major crash occurred at the intersection of Kirby Drive and Norfolk Street in Houston on Wednesday afternoon, according to traffic officials. The incident was reported to authorities at 3:54 PM.
The crash, which took place on February 4, 2026, is expected to cause significant delays for motorists in the area as emergency crews work to clear the scene. Harris County officials have advised drivers to avoid the intersection if possible and seek alternate routes until the situation is resolved.
This is a developing story, and further details about the nature and extent of the incident have not yet been released.
Sources: TxDOT Crash Records Information System and Local Traffic Accidents database. Counts through September 12, 2026.
In the four weeks before this crash, 9 incidents had piled up at this location.
417 more crashes have been recorded at this location in the time since. 198 of those were classified as major. A fatal crash occurred among the follow-on incidents.
Incidents at this location have arrived at a faster clip since.
A short window saw several crashes at the location.
The full count places this location among the top crash sites in the county.
Data updated as of September 03, 2026.
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