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FM-1485 eastbound shut at Red Oak after major crash

October 31, 2026 at 06:07 AMBy Dennis R. Mundy, Executive Editor📍 Harris County

A major crash shut down FM-1485 eastbound at Red Oak Lane early this morning. The incident, verified at 6:07 AM on Saturday, October 31, has blocked all four lanes—left and right shoulders plus both travel lanes.

Houston TranStar crews are on scene. Details on vehicle count, injuries, and clearing time aren't yet available.

Harris County saw 12,308 incidents over the past 30 days, with 4 fatalities among them according to LTA data. If you're heading eastbound on FM-1485 this morning, expect major delays or consider an alternate route. Check real-time traffic updates for the latest on when this corridor opens back up.

Update (8:45 AM CT): As of 8:45 AM CT, the scene remains active and lanes may still be affected. Motorists are advised to seek alternate routes.

Update (9:20 AM CT): The major crash at FM-1485 Eastbound at Red Oak Lane, first reported at 6:07 AM, has cleared after approximately 3 hours and 13 minutes. All lanes have reopened and normal traffic flow has resumed in the area.

📍 Incident Location

FM-1485 Eastbound at Red Oak Ln

Harris County, Texas

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This report was produced by LTA's editor-designed production system under the executive editorial direction of Dennis R. Mundy, Executive Editor. The system combines our proprietary data pipeline with AI-assisted drafting to deliver verified incident coverage to LTA's editorial standards.

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