A crash on IH-45 North southbound at Tidwell Road has blocked the left and center lanes as of 5:37 AM Monday, October 19, 2026. Houston TranStar verified the incident early this morning.
If you're heading south on 45 through this stretch, consider Hardy Toll Road, SH-249 to the northwest, or local routes via Airline Drive to avoid the backup.
According to LocalTrafficAccidents.com data, this corridor has recorded 24 major incidents over the past 90 days, with 5 occurring in just the last 30 days. Most crashes at this location happen across varied times rather than concentrating in a single rush hour, though the 7 PM to 8 PM window has seen the highest concentration.
We'll update you as soon as the road clears.
IH-45 North Southbound at Tidwell Rd
Harris County, Texas
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