A crash on IH-10 East Westbound at Monmouth Drive closed the right shoulder, right lane, and two center lanes at 12:51 AM Monday, November 2, 2026, according to Houston TranStar.
Responding officers secured the scene early this morning. The extent of injuries and vehicle involvement remain under investigation.
This stretch of IH-10 East carries significant incident history. According to TxDOT CRIS public crash records, the corridor near Monmouth has recorded 267 crashes since January 2020, including 3 fatals. Contributing factors as recorded by the investigating officer, per TxDOT CRIS, show "Failed To Control Speed" as the leading factor, cited in 115 crashes at this location. The hit-and-run rate stands at 9.4% of all units involved in crashes here—55 of 587 vehicles.
Commuters heading westbound should consider I-610 loop, the Westpark Tollway to the west, or Washington Avenue and Memorial Drive for inner-loop segments as alternate routes while lanes remain closed.
Check LocalTrafficAccidents.com for real-time updates on clearing time and lane reopening.
Sources: TxDOT Crash Records Information System and Local Traffic Accidents database. Counts through November 2, 2026.
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