A major crash on SH-288 northbound at MacGregor Drive brought traffic to a standstill around 10:19 AM on Tuesday, August 25. The incident forced lane closures and created significant backups during late morning hours.
Drivers heading north on the state highway faced lengthy delays as crews worked to clear the scene. If you're trying to move through this corridor, Almeda Road, South Main, or IH-69/US-59 offer parallel routing while the northbound lanes are disrupted.
This is the sixth major crash at this exact location in the past 30 days, according to LocalTrafficAccidents.com data. Over the past 90 days, all nine incidents recorded here have been major crashes—a pattern that reflects the consistent severity of collisions in this stretch. The data shows Tuesdays see the highest incident frequency at this location, with four crashes recorded on that day alone over the past quarter.
Lane closures remained in effect while Harris County responders cleared the wreckage and investigated. Check for updates on clearance time before heading out—backups typically persist well after the initial scene is cleared.
SH-288 Northbound at Mac Gregor Dr
Harris County, Texas
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