A major crash closed IH-10 westbound at Patterson Street early Thursday morning, backing up traffic across one of Harris County's busiest corridors during the start of the workday. The collision happened at 6:24 AM, and westbound lanes remained blocked as crews worked the scene.
The backup built quickly on the westbound side, with commuters facing significant delays through the Patterson Street interchange and beyond. If you're heading west on IH-10 this morning, this is a major obstacle—plan for slower-than-normal conditions or consider an alternate route.
Harris County saw 17,329 incidents in the last 30 days according to LocalTrafficAccidents.com data, putting the morning commute under pressure even before this wreck hit. The I-10 corridor through this section is a critical chokepoint for westbound traffic moving toward Katy and points beyond.
If you need to get west, consider I-610 loop around to the north, or the Westpark Tollway for a western bypass. For inner-loop segments, Washington Avenue or Memorial Drive can take you around the core of the jam, though those routes will see increased volume while the I-10 crash is being cleared.
Crews haven't released details on what triggered the collision or whether anyone was injured. The road should reopen once the vehicles are cleared and the scene is processed, but expect this to tie up the morning commute for at least the next hour or two. Check back for updates as the situation develops.
**Update (8:25 AM CT):** As of 8:25 AM CT, the scene remains active and lanes may still be affected. Motorists are advised to seek alternate routes.
IH-10 Katy Westbound at Patterson St
Harris County, Texas
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