A crash at West Sam Houston Tollway southbound at Clay Drive has shut the entrance ramp as of 8:01 PM on Sunday, November 01, 2026, according to Houston TranStar.
This collision adds to a heavy crash pattern at the location. According to LTA real-time incident data, the corridor has logged 41 crashes over the past 30 days, with 25 classified as major. Over the past 12 months, the same stretch has seen 320 total crashes, including 173 major incidents and 4 fatalities.
TxDOT CRIS public crash records show that since January 2020, the corridor has experienced 732 crashes. Contributing factors as recorded by investigating officers show "Failed To Control Speed" as the leading factor, cited in 208 crashes. The hit-and-run rate at this location stands at 7.6%, according to state records.
While crashes occur throughout the day here, the single busiest hour for incidents is 5–6 PM, though collisions happen at varied times rather than concentrating in one window.
Work to clear the entrance ramp is underway. Drivers should seek alternate routes as conditions develop.
Sources: TxDOT Crash Records Information System and Local Traffic Accidents database. Counts through November 2, 2026.
West Sam Houston Tollway Southbound at Clay Dr
Harris County, Texas
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