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.
Sources: TxDOT Crash Records Information System and Local Traffic Accidents database. Counts through October 1, 2026.
Before this crash, the location had recorded 3 other incidents in 30 days.
The location has logged 377 more incidents since this crash. Of the crashes since, 203 were classified as major. A fatal crash was among those that followed.
Incidents have been arriving more often at this location since.
A handful of the crashes happened within a single week.
The combined count puts this stretch in the top tier for crashes in the area.
Data current as of September 29, 2026.
S GESSNER-WPTWIB 5701 S GESSNER RD @ BLK HARWIN DR
Harris County, Texas
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