A crash at the East Sam Houston Tollway northbound at Ship Channel/Toll Bridge has blocked the right shoulder as of 3:48 PM on Friday, October 30, 2026, according to Houston TranStar.
The incident occurred on the freeway corridor in Harris County. Crews have the situation contained to the right shoulder, though the full scope of the crash remains under investigation.
This location has seen significant crash activity recently. According to LocalTrafficAccidents.com data, the East Sam Houston Tollway northbound at Ship Channel/Toll Bridge has recorded 54 major crashes over the past 12 months—a notably concentrated pattern at this single location. In the past 30 days alone, eight major incidents have occurred at this same spot.
For real-time updates on this incident and alternate route options, monitor Houston TranStar and LTA traffic alerts.
East Sam Houston Tollway Northbound at Ship Channel/Toll Bridge
Harris County, Texas
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