A crash occurred at 7:27 AM Sunday, October 18, 2026, on Sam Houston Parkway E near Hardy Road in Harris County.
This intersection has seen significant incident activity. According to LTA data, 32 crashes were recorded here over the past 30 days, with 22 classified as major. Over 90 days, the location logged 115 total incidents, 79 of them major. The single busiest hour at this corridor is 9–10 AM, though crashes occur throughout the day rather than clustering into one narrow window.
Per TxDOT CRIS public crash records, this corridor has experienced 1,351 crashes since January 2020, with 4 fatalities. Contributing factors as recorded by investigating officers show "Failed To Control Speed" as the leading factor, cited in 319 crashes. The hit-and-run rate at the location stands at 8.3% across all involved units.
Harris County recorded 11,733 incidents in the past 30 days, including 3 fatalities. Clear skies and 61°F conditions prevailed at the time of this incident.
Sources: TxDOT Crash Records Information System and Local Traffic Accidents database. Counts through October 18, 2026.
781 N SAM HOUSTON PKWY E @ 15399 W HARDY RD
Harris County, Texas
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