MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TX - A major crash on IH-45 northbound at Rayford Rd/Sawdust Rd has caused significant delays for drivers in Montgomery County. The incident was reported to authorities at 11:39 AM on Wednesday, February 04, 2026.
According to TranStar, the crash is currently blocking multiple lanes on the northbound side of the highway. Motorists should expect major delays and are advised to avoid the area if possible as emergency crews 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.
Crash counts at this location reached 12 in the 30 days before this incident.
Crashes at this location have continued — 1099 more have been recorded since. The breakdown includes 813 major collisions. 5 of the crashes after this one was fatal.
The pace has shifted upward since this crash.
A run of crashes occurred over a span of days.
That total ranks this location among the highest-incident corridors in the county.
Numbers current through October 04, 2026.
IH-45 Northbound at Rayford Rd/Sawdust Rd in Montgomery County
Harris County, Texas
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