A crash closed the right shoulder of North Sam Houston Tollway eastbound at Ella Boulevard on Saturday, October 31st, around 4:30 PM. Houston TranStar confirmed the incident at that time.
The right shoulder remains the affected area. Lane status beyond the shoulder and specific details about vehicles or injuries weren't immediately available.
This location sees consistent crash activity. According to LocalTrafficAccidents.com data, the corridor logged 32 incidents in the past 30 days, with 23 classified as major. Over the past 12 months, 274 total crashes have occurred within a quarter-mile of this intersection.
Per TxDOT CRIS public crash records, the leading contributing factor in crashes here is "Failed To Control Speed," cited in 378 crashes since January 2020. The hit-and-run rate at this corridor stands at 9.1%.
Check Houston TranStar for real-time updates and current conditions before heading out.
Sources: TxDOT Crash Records Information System and Local Traffic Accidents database. Counts through October 31, 2026.
North Sam Houston Tollway Eastbound at Ella Blvd
Harris County, Texas
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