A major crash on IH-610 West Loop northbound at FM-1093/Westheimer Road is backing up traffic in the predawn hours. The wreck happened at 12:45 AM on Friday, October 09, 2026, and crews are still working to clear the scene.
The northbound lanes are heavily congested right now. If you're headed that direction, plan for significant delays or use surface streets to get around the jam. Westheimer, Richmond, or Bellaire running parallel to the loop are your best bets heading west. If you're moving north from this area, Irvington or Fulton offer alternatives off the loop.
This stretch of the West Loop has been a flashpoint for crashes recently. According to LocalTrafficAccidents.com data, the location has logged 6 major incidents over the past 30 days—every single one a significant wreck. Over the past 90 days, that number climbs to 20 major crashes at this same intersection. The pattern shows Fridays see the most activity here, with 8 incidents recorded on that day alone over the past three months.
Harris County saw 11,674 incidents in the past 30 days countywide, with 5 of those fatal. This particular crash is major-severity, but injury details aren't yet available.
Stay alert if you're traveling through this area. Crews expect to have the road cleared within the next couple of hours, but heavy congestion will linger as traffic clears. Check real-time traffic apps before heading out to catch any updates on lane reopenings.
IH-610 West Loop Northbound at FM-1093/Westheimer Rd
Harris County, Texas
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