A crash at West Sam Houston Tollway northbound and Briar Forest Drive closed the center lane at 2:02 PM on Friday, October 30, 2026. Light rain was falling at the time of the incident.
This location has seen significant crash activity in recent months. Over the past 30 days, LTA data shows 16 total incidents at this interchange, with 10 classified as major. The 12-month record is more striking: 212 crashes, including 128 major incidents and 2 fatalities.
According to TxDOT CRIS public crash records, a broader analysis of this corridor since January 2020 reveals 1,000 crashes within about a quarter-mile, including 2 fatalities. Contributing factors as recorded by investigating officers show "Failed To Control Speed" as the leading factor, cited in 397 crashes.
Rain on roadways contributes to crash risk. TxDOT reports wet conditions were involved in over 14,000 Texas crashes in the most recent annual reporting period.
The timing pattern for this corridor shows most crashes fall outside weekday commute peaks, with the single busiest hour at 10–11 AM (5 crashes).
Sources: TxDOT Crash Records Information System and Local Traffic Accidents database. Counts through October 30, 2026.
West Sam Houston Tollway Northbound at Briar Forest Dr
Harris County, Texas
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