A crash knocked out lanes on the IH-610 West Loop southbound at FM-1093/Westheimer Road at 2:59 AM on Saturday, September 12, drawing emergency crews to a major incident in Harris County.
The early-morning wreck hit during low-traffic hours, but it still disrupted southbound flow on the inner loop. Crews worked to clear the scene and move traffic through the affected corridor.
This location has seen consistent crash activity in recent weeks. According to LTA data, 19 major crashes have struck this stretch of the loop over the past 90 days. The corridor's incident pattern shows Saturdays as its busiest day — the 90-day records flag Saturdays with 7 incidents at this exact location.
If you're heading south on the loop and this stretch is still moving slowly, Westheimer, Richmond, or Bellaire offer parallel surface routes west of the loop. The north loop can reach Irvington or Fulton as alternatives.
Harris County reported 16,023 incidents across all categories over the past 30 days. Road conditions should be checked before your commute — the loop was clear at the time of the crash, but delays may persist as crews work clearance.
Update (4:15 AM CT): The major crash at IH-610 West Loop Southbound at FM-1093 at Westheimer Road, first reported at 2:59 AM, has cleared after approximately 1 hour and 16 minutes. All lanes have reopened and normal traffic flow has resumed in the area.
IH-610 West Loop Southbound at FM-1093/Westheimer Rd
Harris County, Texas
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