IH-10 westbound shut at SH-146 after major crash

A major crash closed IH-10 westbound at SH-146 in Chambers County around 7:06 AM on Tuesday, September 01, shutting down the corridor and backing traffic up significantly during the morning commute.

Responding officers found a serious incident that blocked multiple lanes of the freeway. The road remained shut as crews worked to clear the debris and reopen the westbound lanes. Traffic that normally flows through this stretch of IH-10 backed up as drivers were forced into adjacent lanes or diverted entirely.

If you're headed west on IH-10 through Chambers County this morning, consider taking I-610 loop, Westpark Tollway to the west, or Washington Ave / Memorial Dr for inner-loop segments to bypass this closure.

This crash adds to the ongoing traffic challenges at this location. According to TxDOT CRIS public crash records, the corridor near SH-146 has seen 739 crashes since January 2020, including 4 fatal incidents. Contributing factors as recorded by the investigating officer, per TxDOT CRIS, show "Failed To Control Speed" as the leading factor, cited in 195 crashes across the corridor.

Chambers County as a whole logged 2 incidents in the past 30 days according to LocalTrafficAccidents.com data, so this morning's crash represents a significant event for the county. Weather conditions at the time were overcast and 81 degrees, with clear skies—not a factor in this incident.

Stay with LTA for updates on clearance time and lane reopenings as the morning develops.

Update (8:30 AM CT): The major crash at IH-10 Westbound at SH-146 in Chambers County, first reported at 7:06 AM, has cleared after approximately 1 hour and 24 minutes. All lanes have reopened and normal traffic flow has resumed in the area.