A major motor vehicle incident closed lanes on US 290 inbound at the 34th Street entrance ramp at 8:59 PM Sunday, October 18, 2026.
Authorities responded to the scene as traffic backed up in the area. Crews worked to clear the roadway and restore normal flow.
This location has seen sustained crash activity. According to LTA data, US 290 inbound at 34th Street recorded 9 incidents over the past 30 days, including 2 major events. Over 90 days, the corridor logged 32 total incidents with 10 classified as major.
According to TxDOT CRIS public crash records, this stretch has experienced 664 crashes since January 2020. Contributing factors as recorded by investigating officers show "Failed To Control Speed" as the leading factor, cited in 225 crashes. The hit-and-run rate at the corridor stands at 13.3% of all units involved.
Though crashes here occur at varied times, the single busiest hour is 4–5 PM, when 4 crashes were recorded over the 90-day period.
Sources: TxDOT Crash Records Information System and Local Traffic Accidents database. Counts through October 19, 2026.
US290IB-DACOMA ST US 290 FWY @ 34TH ENTR RAMP
Harris County, Texas
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