HOUSTON, Texas - According to the Harris County TranStar system, a major crash occurred on IH-45 North Southbound at N Shepherd Dr at 9:57 PM on Wednesday, February 04, 2026.
The incident is reported as a major crash, and motorists in the area should expect delays. No further details about the nature or cause of the crash have been provided at this time.
This is a developing story. More information will be provided as it becomes available.
This wasn't the first crash at the location — 9 had been recorded in the previous 30 days.
133 new incidents have been logged at this location after this crash. Major-severity crashes accounted for 81 of those incidents.
The pace of crashes at this location has picked up since.
A stretch of consecutive days brought several crashes to this location.
The combined count places this stretch in the most active category in the area.
Current through July 12, 2026.
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