A major traffic incident occurred in northwest Houston on Thursday afternoon, causing significant delays for motorists. According to the TranStar traffic monitoring system, the crash took place at 1:16 PM at the intersection of Tidwell Road and Irvington Boulevard.
The crash, which was reported as a "major" incident, is expected to impact traffic in the area as authorities work to clear the scene. Drivers are advised to avoid the area and seek alternate routes if possible. Motorists can expect delays in the vicinity as a result of the collision.
This is a developing story, and further details regarding the cause and extent of the incident have not yet been released.
Sources: TxDOT Crash Records Information System and Local Traffic Accidents database. Counts through October 1, 2026.
4 crashes had already been logged at this location in the 30 days before this incident.
Crashes at this location have continued — 116 more have been recorded since. The subsequent count included 68 major collisions.
The location's crash rate has climbed since this incident.
Multiple crashes piled up over consecutive days.
Together, the incidents make this stretch one of the most active in the county.
Counts are current through September 29, 2026.
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