A major crash reported at 11:47 AM on Thursday, February 05, 2026 is causing traffic issues in the area. The incident occurred at the intersection of S Gessner Road and Harwin Drive in southwest Houston, according to the Houston Police Department.
The crash is being described as "major" and is currently under investigation. Motorists should expect delays in the area as crews work to clear the scene. The severity of the incident may impact the morning commute for drivers traveling through the region.
This is a developing story. More details will be provided as they become available.
Before this crash, the location had recorded 3 other incidents in 30 days.
Crashes at this location have continued — 211 more have been recorded since. Major crashes made up 114 of the subsequent incidents. 3 of those crashes turned fatal.
The rate of incidents has risen in the period since this crash.
Several of those incidents clustered within a short window.
The combined count puts this stretch in the top tier for crashes in the area.
Data updated as of May 27, 2026.
S GESSNER-WPTWIB 5701 S GESSNER RD @ BLK HARWIN DR
Harris County, Texas
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