I-45 southbound crash at Woodridge ramp; 41 incidents in 30 days

A motor vehicle incident brought congestion to I-45 southbound at the Woodridge exit ramp early Sunday morning. The crash occurred at 6:59 AM on August 30, 2026, affecting southbound traffic during the start of the weekend.

The incident ranks as a major crash at a location that's seen persistent activity. According to LocalTrafficAccidents.com data, this stretch of I-45 near the I-610 interchange has recorded 41 incidents over the past 30 days—25 of them major crashes. Over the past 90 days, the corridor has logged 181 total incidents, with 131 classified as major. In the past 12 months, the location has seen 369 incidents, 258 of them major.

Responding officers worked to clear the scene and restore traffic flow. Weather conditions at the time of the crash were clear, with temperatures around 79 degrees—conditions that typically favor normal traffic operations.

When it comes to this particular corridor, crashes occur at various times throughout the day rather than concentrating in a single peak window. The single busiest hour for incidents here is between 6 and 7 PM, when the location has recorded 14 crashes in a typical 30-day period. That said, crashes happen regularly around the clock, making this a location where drivers should remain alert regardless of time of day.

According to TxDOT CRIS public crash records, this area near the I-45 and I-610 interchange has seen 2,043 crashes since January 2020, including 12 fatal incidents. Contributing factors as recorded by investigating officers show "Failed To Control Speed" as the leading factor, cited in 794 crashes at this corridor. The hit-and-run rate here stands at 11.9%, meaning roughly one in eight crashes involve a vehicle that leaves the scene.

I-45 southbound traffic in this area should be monitored closely, particularly during the evening commute hours when incident frequency peaks. Drivers heading toward or passing through the I-610 interchange should allow extra time and consider alternate routing if delays are significant. Standard incident-response procedures are in effect, and crews are working to move the situation along.

Update (3:00 PM CT): The major crash at SIH45IB-IH610IB S IH 45 FWY @ WOODRIDGE EXIT RAMP, first reported at 6:59 AM, has cleared after more than 8 hours. All lanes have reopened and normal traffic flow has resumed in the area.