The center lane is blocked on Beltway 8-North westbound at Hardy Toll following a crash verified at 2:26 PM on Friday, October 23, 2026.
If you're heading west on the Beltway in this area, expect disruption. Drivers can bypass the blocked segment using IH-10, US-290, or IH-45.
This crash adds to a busy stretch of road. According to LTA data, Beltway 8-North at Hardy Toll has logged 35 incidents in the past 30 days, with 22 of those classified as major. Over the past 90 days, the corridor has seen 116 total incidents, 77 of them major. The single busiest hour at this location is 9–10 AM, though crashes here occur throughout the day rather than clustering in one window.
TxDOT CRIS public crash records show that since January 2020, this corridor has recorded 1,360 crashes within about a quarter-mile, with 4 fatalities. Contributing factors as recorded by investigating officers show "Failed To Control Speed" as the leading factor, cited in 321 crashes at this location.
Weather conditions at the time of the crash were clear — few clouds and 86°F.
Update (3:45 PM CT): The major crash at Beltway 8-North Westbound at Hardy Toll, first reported at 2:26 PM, has cleared after approximately 1 hour and 19 minutes. All lanes have reopened and normal traffic flow has resumed in the area.
Sources: TxDOT Crash Records Information System and Local Traffic Accidents database. Counts through October 23, 2026.
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