A crash on SH-225 eastbound at Center Street knocked out the right shoulder and right lane around 6:03 AM on Wednesday, October 14, backing up traffic during the morning push.
Houston TranStar confirmed the incident at that time. Responding officers worked the scene as eastbound drivers navigated around the blockage.
According to state crash records from the Texas Department of Transportation, this stretch of SH-225 has seen 162 crashes since January 2020. Contributing factors as recorded by the investigating officer, per TxDOT CRIS, show "Failed To Control Speed" as the leading factor, cited in 48 crashes at the corridor. One of those historical crashes at this location was fatal.
Weather conditions at the time—few clouds and 79 degrees—were clear. Check current conditions before heading out; crews should update the status as the scene clears.
Sources: TxDOT Crash Records Information System and Local Traffic Accidents database. Counts through October 14, 2026.
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