A major crash shut down northbound I-45 at N Main Street around 12:52 AM Monday, September 14, bringing overnight traffic to a halt on one of the region's busiest corridors.
Responding officers worked to clear the scene and reopen lanes. Drivers heading north during the early morning should expect delays or use alternate routes: the Hardy Toll Road, SH-249 northwest, or local streets via Airline Drive.
This crash marks the 14th incident on this stretch of I-45 northbound in the past 30 days, according to LocalTrafficAccidents.com data. Over the past 90 days, the location has logged 16 major crashes—a frequency that underscores why this corridor demands attention from anyone traveling through this area regularly.
State crash records paint a picture of what happens on this stretch. Since January 2020, the Texas Department of Transportation has documented 221 crashes within about a quarter-mile of this location. Contributing factors as recorded by the investigating officer, per TxDOT CRIS, show "Failed To Control Speed" as the leading factor, cited in 75 crashes. Hit-and-run incidents account for 8.9% of all vehicle involvements at this location—40 of the 450 units involved in crashes here over the past six years.
Monday's incident occurred under clear skies at 80°F. While weather wasn't a factor early this morning, conditions on high-traffic freeways can change quickly, and drivers should remain alert.
The crash was cleared, and traffic resumed normal flow. Check current conditions before heading out; delays may linger during the morning commute.
Sources: TxDOT Crash Records Information System and Local Traffic Accidents database. Counts through September 14, 2026.
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