A crash on I-45 northbound at Spring Stuebner left the left shoulder, left lane, and center lane blocked at 4:43 PM on Saturday, November 07, 2026, according to Houston TranStar.
Responding officers worked to clear the incident. Drivers heading north on I-45 can use the Hardy Toll Road, SH-249 to the northwest, or local routes via Airline Drive as alternates.
This corridor continues to see significant crash activity. According to TxDOT CRIS public crash records, 468 crashes have occurred within a quarter-mile of Spring Stuebner since January 2020, including six fatalities. Contributing factors as recorded by the investigating officer, per TxDOT CRIS, show "Failed To Control Speed" as the leading factor, cited in 168 crashes. The hit-and-run rate at this location stands at 7.8%, accounting for 75 of 959 units involved in crashes over that span.
Harris County saw 13,680 incidents in the past 30 days, with five fatalities, according to LTA data.
Update (6:45 PM CT): As of 6:45 PM CT, the scene remains active and lanes may still be affected. Motorists are advised to seek alternate routes.
Sources: TxDOT Crash Records Information System and Local Traffic Accidents database. Counts through November 8, 2026.
IH-45 North Northbound at Spring Stuebner
Harris County, Texas
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