A heavy truck crash took out the right shoulder and right lane at North Sam Houston Tollway westbound at Bammel North Houston Road around 6:52 AM on Saturday, October 31st. The exit ramp is also blocked. Houston TranStar confirmed the incident at that time.
Mist and limited visibility—around 2 miles—were present at the scene. TxDOT reports wet conditions contributed to over 14,000 Texas crashes in the most recent annual reporting period.
This location has seen consistent crash activity. According to LTA data, seven major crashes have occurred here in the past 30 days alone. Over the past 90 days, 12 major incidents have been recorded at this same location. The corridor has logged 42 total incidents over the past 12 months.
Historically, per TxDOT CRIS public crash records, this stretch has recorded 1,108 crashes since January 2020, including four fatals. Contributing factors as recorded by the investigating officer show "Failed To Control Speed" as the leading factor, cited in 331 crashes at this location.
Check back for updates on clearing time and lane reopening.
Update (8:55 AM CT): The major crash at North Sam Houston Tollway Westbound at Bammel North Houston Road, first reported at 6:52 AM, has cleared after approximately 2 hours and 3 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 31, 2026.
North Sam Houston Tollway Westbound at Bammel North Houston Rd
Harris County, Texas
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