A crash blocked the exit ramp at Fallbrook Drive on the North Sam Houston Tollway westbound at 1:43 PM on Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
The incident occurred in clear conditions on what's become a frequently crash-prone stretch. According to LTA data, this location has seen 5 major crashes in the past 30 days alone—part of a broader pattern that includes 21 major incidents over the past 90 days.
That frequency sits against a larger backdrop: per TxDOT CRIS public crash records, the corridor near Fallbrook has logged 867 crashes since January 2020, with contributing factors as recorded by investigating officers showing "Failed To Control Speed" as the leading factor, cited in 238 crashes. The hit-and-run rate at the location stands at 7.3% of all units involved.
Authorities responded to clear the scene. Drivers using this segment of the tollway should anticipate residual delays as crews worked to reopen the exit ramp.
Sources: TxDOT Crash Records Information System and Local Traffic Accidents database. Counts through October 14, 2026.
North Sam Houston Tollway Westbound at Fallbrook Dr
Harris County, Texas
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