A crash on IH-610 West Loop Southbound at Bellaire Blvd knocked three center lanes offline at 4:15 PM on Wednesday, November 04, 2026. Responding officers verified the incident shortly after.
This location has seen persistent traffic incidents. According to LTA data, 20 crashes have occurred here in the past 30 days — 19 of them major. Over the past 90 days, the count reaches 40 incidents, with 38 classified as major.
Wednesdays have been the busiest day at this intersection, with 6 incidents recorded over the past 90 days. The timing pattern shows the single busiest hour is 7-8 AM, though crashes here occur throughout the day rather than concentrating in one window.
If you're headed south on the loop, consider surface streets paralleling this section: Westheimer, Richmond, or Bellaire. North loop travelers can shift to Irvington or Fulton as alternatives. Check real-time traffic updates before you head out.
Sources: TxDOT Crash Records Information System and Local Traffic Accidents database. Counts through November 4, 2026.
IH-610 West Loop Southbound at Bellaire Blvd
Harris County, Texas
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