A crash shut down the right shoulder of US-290 eastbound at Barker Cypress Rd at 12:51 PM on Tuesday, November 03. Mist was present at the time of the incident, per Houston TranStar verification.
US-290 eastbound at this location is part of a corridor with a substantial crash history. According to TxDOT CRIS public crash records, the area within about a quarter-mile has logged 978 crashes since January 2020, including one fatal. Contributing factors as recorded by the investigating officer, per TxDOT CRIS, show "Failed To Control Speed" as the leading factor, cited in 285 crashes at this corridor.
If you're headed outbound on 290, consider FM 1960 or Cypress-Rosehill Rd as alternates for the northwest segments, or Hempstead Rd for inner segments. Harris County saw 12,940 incidents over the past 30 days, with 5 fatalities.
Responding officers worked to clear the scene. Check Houston TranStar or your navigation app for current conditions before heading out.
Sources: TxDOT Crash Records Information System and Local Traffic Accidents database. Counts through November 3, 2026.
US-290 Northwest Eastbound at Barker Cypress Rd
Harris County, Texas
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