A crash shut down northbound IH-69 Eastex at Collingsworth Street early Wednesday morning, August 19, 2026, around 2:54 AM.
Emergency crews responded to find a major wreck that forced a complete closure of the northbound roadway. The incident tied up traffic through the pre-dawn hours as crews worked to clear the scene and investigate.
If you're heading that direction, your best bets are the US-59 frontage roads for nearby rerouting, or Hillcroft and Fondren if you're working through southwest segments. Southbound traffic should consider SH-288 as an alternate.
According to LocalTrafficAccidents.com data, crashes are the most common incident type at this location over the past 90 days. Harris County recorded 18,020 total incidents in the last month, including 18 fatalities.
No further details on injuries or vehicle count are available at this time. Check back for updates as the incident clears.
**Update (6:25 AM CT):** As of 6:25 AM CT, the scene remains active and lanes may still be affected. Motorists are advised to seek alternate routes.
**Update (6:55 AM CT):** The major crash at IH-69 Eastex Northbound at Collingsworth St, first reported at 2:54 AM, has cleared after approximately 4 hours and 1 minute. All lanes have reopened and normal traffic flow has resumed in the area.
IH-69 Eastex Northbound at Collingsworth St
Harris County, Texas
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