A major crash closed two lanes on East Sam Houston Tollway northbound at Spencer Hwy around 6:54 PM on Friday, October 30. The left and center lanes were blocked, verified by Houston TranStar.
Light rain and reduced visibility—around 1.3 miles—were present at the time of the crash. TxDOT reports wet conditions contributed to over 14,000 Texas crashes in the most recent annual reporting period.
This location has seen significant crash activity. According to LTA data, East Sam Houston Tollway northbound at Spencer Hwy recorded four major incidents in the past 30 days. Over the past 12 months, eight major crashes have occurred at this same location.
Historically, the corridor carries a substantial crash burden. TxDOT CRIS public crash records show 820 crashes within a quarter-mile of this location since January 2020, resulting in three fatalities. Contributing factors as recorded by the investigating officer, per TxDOT CRIS, show "Disregard Stop And Go Signal" as the leading factor, cited in 143 crashes.
Sources: TxDOT Crash Records Information System and Local Traffic Accidents database. Counts through October 31, 2026.
East Sam Houston Tollway Northbound at Spencer Hwy
Harris County, Texas
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