A crash on US-290 westbound at Mason shut down four frontage road lanes Wednesday afternoon at 1:20 PM. Harris County responded to the incident.
US-290 westbound at Mason has seen repeated crashes. According to LTA data, the corridor logged four major incidents in the past 30 days—all crashes—and 13 in the past 90 days. Over the past 12 months, 23 crashes have occurred at this location.
State crash records paint a broader picture. Per TxDOT CRIS public crash records dating back to January 2020, the corridor near Mason has recorded 427 crashes with no fatalities. Contributing factors as recorded by investigating officers, per TxDOT CRIS, show "Failed To Control Speed" as the leading factor, cited in 140 crashes.
If you're heading northwest, consider FM 1960 or Cypress-Rosehill Road. For inner segments, Hempstead Road offers an alternative route. Check local traffic updates before you head out.
Sources: TxDOT Crash Records Information System and Local Traffic Accidents database. Counts through October 21, 2026.
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