West Sam Houston Tollway southbound came to a stop Wednesday morning after a major crash at IH-10 Katy around 6:42 AM. The incident shut down lanes and backed traffic up significantly during the start of the commute.
Harris County emergency crews responded and cleared the roadway, but the early-morning timing hit commuters hard. If you're heading south on the Sam Houston Toll this morning, expect delays even as crews work to reopen lanes.
According to LocalTrafficAccidents.com data, this intersection has logged 5 major incidents in the past 30 days—all crashes. Over the last 12 months, the corridor has recorded 52 total incidents, with 51 classified as major. This is the second major crash at this location this week.
Alternate routes this morning: I-610 loop, Westpark Tollway to the west, or Washington Avenue and Memorial Drive for inner-loop segments. Check current conditions before you head out; delays may persist through the early-morning rush.
West Sam Houston Tollway Southbound at IH-10 Katy
Harris County, Texas
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