A crash on SH-249 Tomball Parkway northbound at Brown and Hufsmith Road has closed the right shoulder and right lane as of 2:37 PM on Friday, October 30, 2026, according to Houston TranStar.
The incident occurs at a location with a recent history of crashes. According to LTA data, this corridor has seen 6 major incidents in the past 30 days alone. Over the last 90 days, 9 total incidents have been recorded here, 8 of them major.
If you're headed northbound through this area, consider using Kuykendahl Road or Stuebner Airline as alternates for SH-249 segments. Overcast skies and 78-degree temperatures mark conditions at the time of the incident.
State crash records show this intersection has been the site of recurring incidents. Per TxDOT CRIS public crash records dating back to January 2020, 233 crashes have occurred within roughly a quarter-mile of this location. Contributing factors as recorded by the investigating officer, per TxDOT CRIS, show "Disregard Stop And Go Signal" as the leading factor, cited in 45 crashes at this corridor.
Stay alert for reduced capacity in the northbound direction while crews work the scene.
Update (4:00 PM CT): The major crash at SH-249 Tomball Parkway Northbound at Brown at Hufsmith Road, first reported at 2:37 PM, has cleared after approximately 1 hour and 23 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 30, 2026.
SH-249 Tomball Parkway Northbound at Brown/ Hufsmith Rd
Harris County, Texas
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