A heavy truck crashed on West Sam Houston Tollway southbound at Central Plaza at 9:48 AM on Wednesday, November 04, 2026, blocking the right shoulder.
The truck involved in the collision forced the closure of the right shoulder, affecting southbound traffic through the area. Emergency crews responded to manage the incident and clear the roadway.
According to LocalTrafficAccidents.com data, this corridor has seen 5 major incidents in the past 30 days, with crashes being the predominant incident type. Over the past 12 months, the location has recorded 35 major incidents. Harris County saw 13,128 total incidents in the past month, with 5 of those fatal.
Drivers should expect delays in the area while crews work to clear the wreckage and restore full shoulder access.
West Sam Houston Tollway Southbound at Central Plaza
Harris County, Texas
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