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.
In the 30 days before this crash, 3 incidents had already been recorded at this location.
Since this crash, 392 more incidents have occurred at this location. Major crashes made up 213 of the subsequent incidents. 3 of the subsequent crashes resulted in a fatality.
The location has logged crashes at a higher rate after this one.
Three of those crashes fell within a single week.
That total ranks this location among the highest-incident corridors in the county.
Data through October 21, 2026.
S GESSNER-WPTWIB 5701 S GESSNER RD @ BLK HARWIN DR
Harris County, Texas
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