A major traffic incident was reported on the Southwest Freeway in Houston on Wednesday evening. According to the Houston Police Department, the crash occurred at 5:29 PM at the Chimney Rock entrance ramp.
The incident is classified as a major, non-fatal crash. Motorists should expect delays in the area as authorities respond to the scene. Further details about the cause or any injuries have not been released at this time.
This is a developing story. We will provide updates as more information becomes available.
Sources: TxDOT Crash Records Information System and Local Traffic Accidents database. Counts through October 1, 2026.
The month leading up to this incident brought 13 crashes to this location.
After this incident, 527 more crashes have been logged at the location. Major-severity crashes accounted for 278 of those incidents. 5 of the more recent crashes ended in a fatality.
Incidents at this location have arrived at a faster clip since.
A cluster of those crashes happened within roughly two weeks.
The combined count puts this stretch in the top tier for crashes in the area.
Reflecting incident data through October 01, 2026.
5602 SOUTHWEST FWY @ CHIMNEY ROCK ENTR RAMP
Harris County, Texas
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