An exit ramp on US-290 Northwest westbound at Senate Ave was blocked following a crash at 5:12 PM on Sunday, October 25, 2026, according to Houston TranStar.
This is the 18th incident on this stretch in the past 30 days, per LTA real-time incident database. Over the past 90 days, 37 crashes have occurred here—25 of them major. The corridor has recorded 62 incidents over the past 12 months, with 40 classified as major.
According to TxDOT CRIS public crash records, this stretch has experienced 732 crashes since January 2020. Contributing factors as recorded by the investigating officer show "Failed To Control Speed" as the leading factor, cited in 285 crashes. The hit-and-run rate here stands at 5.9% of all units involved.
If you're heading northwest on 290, consider FM 1960 or Cypress-Rosehill Road for alternate routing. Drivers on inner segments can use Hempstead Road.
Update (7:15 PM CT): As of 7:15 PM CT, the scene remains active and lanes may still be affected. Motorists are advised to seek alternate routes.
Sources: TxDOT Crash Records Information System and Local Traffic Accidents database. Counts through October 25, 2026.
US-290 Northwest Westbound at Senate Ave
Harris County, Texas
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