A heavy truck crash closed multiple lanes on IH-10 East eastbound at Monmouth Drive at 5:31 AM on Friday, November 06, 2026. Responders verified the incident early in the morning commute, with the right shoulder, right lane, and center lane all blocked.
The crash has brought traffic to a standstill in that stretch. Drivers heading east should consider alternate routes: I-610 loop, the Westpark Tollway to the west, or Washington Avenue and Memorial Drive for inner-loop segments.
This is the fourth major incident at this location in the past 30 days, according to LocalTrafficAccidents.com data. Over the past year, IH-10 East eastbound at Monmouth has seen 12 major crashes, reflecting a persistent pattern of collisions at this corridor.
State crash records from the Texas Department of Transportation show that across this location since January 2020, contributing factors as recorded by the investigating officer show "Failed To Control Speed" as the leading factor, cited in 117 crashes. The corridor has logged 271 total crashes over that six-year span, with four fatal.
Weather conditions were clear at the time of the crash, with temperatures around 64 degrees. Check local traffic updates for lane reopening information and expected clearance times.
Update (7:35 AM CT): The major crash at IH-10 East Eastbound at Monmouth Drive, first reported at 5:31 AM, has cleared after approximately 2 hours and 4 minutes. All lanes have reopened and normal traffic flow has resumed in the area.
Sources: TxDOT Crash Records Information System and Local Traffic Accidents database. Counts through November 6, 2026.
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