An exit ramp closure has hit the West Sam Houston Tollway southbound at US-290 Northwest following a crash verified at 8:02 AM Thursday, October 22, 2026.
The ramp blockage affects traffic moving through this major Harris County freeway corridor. Drivers heading south on the tollway should consider FM 1960 or Cypress-Rosehill Road for northwest segments, or Hempstead Road for inner segments as you work around the incident.
This stretch of the West Sam Houston Tollway has seen consistent crash activity. According to LTA data, the corridor logged 13 incidents over the past 30 days, with 11 classified as major. Over a 12-month period, the location has recorded 36 total incidents, including 26 major crashes and 2 fatals.
Crash patterns at this location show significant depth over time. Per TxDOT CRIS public crash records since January 2020, the corridor near this interchange has experienced 1,016 crashes, with 6 fatals. Contributing factors as recorded by the investigating officer show "Failed To Control Speed" as the leading factor, cited in 410 crashes.
Conditions at the time of this morning's crash were clear, with temperatures around 86 degrees. Check for updates on clearance timing as crews work the scene.
Sources: TxDOT Crash Records Information System and Local Traffic Accidents database. Counts through October 22, 2026.
West Sam Houston Tollway Southbound at US-290 Northwest
Harris County, Texas
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