A heavy truck crash shut down the center lane on IH-10 Katy westbound at SH-6 at 8:48 PM on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, according to Houston TranStar.
This stretch of I-10 has seen significant crash activity in recent weeks. LTA data shows 33 incidents here over the past 30 days, with 16 classified as major. Over the past year, the corridor recorded 495 total crashes, including 281 major incidents and 4 fatalities.
The persistent crash volume at this location reflects a broader pattern documented in state records. Contributing factors as recorded by the investigating officer, per TxDOT CRIS, show "Failed To Control Speed" as the leading factor, cited in 418 crashes since January 2020 within the corridor area.
Harris County reported 11,973 total incidents in the past 30 days, with 4 fatalities.
If you're heading westbound on I-10 near SH-6, consider I-610 loop, Westpark Tollway to the west, or Washington Ave and Memorial Dr for inner-loop segments as alternates. Clear skies were reported at the time of the incident.
Sources: TxDOT Crash Records Information System and Local Traffic Accidents database. Counts through October 28, 2026.
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