A major traffic incident was reported on IH-610 in Houston on Thursday morning. According to the Houston Police Department, the crash occurred at 8:30 AM at the Turning Basin entrance ramp on the northbound side of the highway.
The incident is classified as a "major, non-fatal crash" and is expected to cause significant delays for motorists traveling in the area. Drivers should plan for extra travel time and consider alternate routes if possible.
This is a developing story. More information will be provided as it becomes available.
The month leading up to this incident brought 6 crashes to this location.
39 crashes have followed this incident at the same location. 24 carried major-severity classification. 1 of the crashes since this incident was fatal.
The pace of crashes at this location has picked up since.
Some of those crashes hit in close succession.
The combined before-and-after total places this location in the upper tier of county incident counts.
Data current as of May 21, 2026.
EIH610OB-TURNING BASIN 1436 E IH 610 FWY N @ TURNING BASIN ENTR RAMP
Harris County, Texas
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