A major crash closed westbound lanes on IH-10 near Taylor Street early Saturday morning, October 3rd, around 12:03 AM, forcing crews to work the scene in the pre-dawn darkness.
The incident brought traffic to a standstill on one of the region's busiest freight and commuter corridors. Multiple lanes were blocked as emergency responders worked to clear the wreckage and document the collision.
Drivers heading west on IH-10 toward Katy faced significant delays. The Harris County Sheriff's Office and fire crews responded to manage the crash zone and begin recovery operations.
If you're traveling westbound on IH-10 near Taylor this morning, expect major delays or consider alternate routes. The I-610 loop, Westpark Tollway heading west, or Washington Avenue and Memorial Drive for inner-loop segments offer ways around the closure.
According to LocalTrafficAccidents.com data, crashes remain the most common incident type at this location. Harris County saw 8 fatal incidents among its 13,397 total incidents in the past 30 days, underscoring the volume of traffic risk across the region.
Clear times were not immediately available, but crews were actively working to reopen lanes. Check real-time traffic updates before heading out — conditions on westbound IH-10 remain fluid this morning.
IH-10 Katy Westbound at Taylor St
Harris County, Texas
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