A major crash shut the southbound US-59 entrance ramp at Weslayan Street at 9:02 AM on Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
The incident occurred on a freeway known for heavy morning congestion. According to LTA data, this location has logged 11 incidents in the past 30 days, with 83 total crashes in the past 90 days—40 of them major. The single busiest hour at this ramp is 8 to 9 AM, though crashes here happen at varied times throughout the day.
Looking at a longer view, TxDOT CRIS public crash records show 1,084 crashes within a quarter-mile of this corridor since January 2020. Contributing factors as recorded by investigating officers show "Failed To Control Speed" as the leading factor, cited in 331 crashes. The hit-and-run rate here stands at 14.4 percent.
Sources: TxDOT Crash Records Information System and Local Traffic Accidents database. Counts through October 14, 2026.
SUS59OB-WESLAYAN ST 3926 S US 59 FWY @ WESLAYAN ENTR RAMP
Harris County, Texas
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