A crash on IH-45 North southbound at Allen Parkway has closed the right shoulder, right lane, and both center lanes as of 1:37 PM on Saturday, October 24, 2026, according to Houston TranStar.
This stretch of I-45 North southbound has seen significant crash activity in recent weeks. According to LocalTrafficAccidents.com data, the corridor recorded 35 incidents in the past 30 days, with 21 classified as major. Over 90 days, the total climbs to 155 incidents, 79 of them major.
Historically, this location has been persistently active. Texas Department of Transportation crash records show 1,755 crashes within about a quarter-mile since January 2020, resulting in 4 fatalities. Contributing factors as recorded by investigating officers, per TxDOT CRIS, show "Failed To Control Speed" as the leading factor, cited in 573 crashes at the corridor.
Alternate routes include the Hardy Toll Road, SH-249 to the northwest, or local routes via Airline Drive. Drivers should expect delays and consider using these alternatives while the mainlanes remain restricted.
Sources: TxDOT Crash Records Information System and Local Traffic Accidents database. Counts through October 24, 2026.
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