A crash on the South Sam Houston Tollway eastbound at FM-865 Cullen Boulevard at 7:57 AM Monday morning shut multiple lanes and snarled traffic during the start of the work week.
The wreck happened just as commuters headed into the office, creating significant delays for drivers trying to move through the southeast corridor. Emergency crews were on scene quickly, but the road remained disrupted as recovery and investigation work continued.
This location has seen repeated major crashes in recent weeks. According to LocalTrafficAccidents.com data, five major incidents have occurred here in the past 30 days—all crashes. The corridor's crash pattern is consistent: over the past year, every single incident recorded at this location has been a major crash event.
Monday morning's wreck adds to the high volume of traffic incidents across Harris County, where the county logged 15,493 total incidents in the past 30 days, including 18 fatalities.
If you're heading eastbound on the South Sam Houston Toll, expect delays in the Cullen Boulevard area. Crews advised drivers to allow extra time or seek alternate routes until the incident clears. Check live traffic apps for real-time updates on when lanes reopen.
South Sam Houston Tollway Eastbound at FM-865 Cullen Blvd
Harris County, Texas
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