A major crash occurred on IH-45 North Southbound at N Shepherd Dr in Houston at around 4:15 PM on Wednesday, February 04, 2026, according to TranStar.
The incident is causing significant delays for motorists in the area. Drivers are advised to expect delays and to use alternate routes if possible while authorities work to clear the scene.
This is a developing story. More information will be provided as it becomes available.
Sources: TxDOT Crash Records Information System and Local Traffic Accidents database. Counts through October 1, 2026.
10 incidents had occurred at this location in the 30 days prior.
172 additional crashes have been logged at the location in the weeks since. Major-severity crashes accounted for 92 of those incidents.
Crash counts at the location have stepped up since this incident.
A burst of crashes followed within a compressed period.
Together, the incidents make this stretch one of the most active in the county.
Current through September 29, 2026.
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