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.
In the 30 days before this crash, 12 incidents had already been recorded at this location.
1083 new incidents have been logged at this location after this crash. 815 of those crashes reached major severity. 5 of those crashes was fatal.
The location has seen fewer crashes per week since this incident.
Multiple crashes piled up over consecutive days.
The aggregate count puts this location in the most active tier of county crash sites.
Last incident at this location recorded October 21, 2026.
IH-45 Northbound at Rayford Rd/Sawdust Rd in Montgomery County
Harris County, Texas
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