A crash around 11:17 AM Saturday on the Sam Houston Tollway at West Fuqua Street left this stretch dealing with yet another incident on a corridor that's seen a steady stream of collisions in recent weeks.
The incident occurred on a clear, hot morning—94 degrees with few clouds—but conditions didn't prevent the crash. Responding officers worked the scene, and traffic moved through the affected area as the morning wore on.
According to LocalTrafficAccidents.com data, this intersection has recorded 16 incidents over the past 30 days, with 10 of those classified as major. Over the past 90 days, the count climbs to 59 total incidents, 28 of them major. In the past 12 months alone, 124 crashes have occurred at this location, including four fatalities. The single busiest hour here is 6 to 7 PM, though crashes happen at varied times rather than concentrating in one window.
That history puts this Saturday's crash in perspective. While the Sam Houston Tollway corridor sees traffic flow throughout the day, the data shows this specific intersection is a frequent point of conflict. Tuesdays have been the highest-incident day over the past three months, with 14 crashes recorded.
According to TxDOT CRIS public crash records, the broader corridor near this location has logged 313 crashes since January 2020. Contributing factors as recorded by investigating officers, per TxDOT CRIS, show "Failed To Control Speed" as the leading factor, cited in 105 crashes at this location. The hit-and-run rate in the area stands at 10.8%, meaning roughly one in ten crashes involve a driver who leaves the scene.
Harris County as a whole recorded 17,428 incidents in the past 30 days, including 24 fatalities—context that underscores how busy this region remains on any given day.
Saturday's crash is now cleared, and the tollway is back to normal operations. If you use this interchange regularly, the corridor history is worth keeping in mind as you navigate it—especially during the 6 to 7 PM window when traffic builds fastest.
6203 W FUQUA ST @ 6299 S SAM HOUSTON PKWY W
Harris County, Texas
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