A crash on US-290 Northwest eastbound at Huffmeister Rd has blocked three frontage road lanes and an exit ramp, according to Houston TranStar's verification at 1:56 PM on Monday, November 09, 2026.
The incident affects the afternoon commute on this major freeway corridor. Drivers heading eastbound should consider FM 1960 or Cypress-Rosehill Rd for northwest segments, or Hempstead Rd for inner segments as alternate routes.
This location carries significant crash history. According to state crash records from the Texas Department of Transportation, 759 crashes have occurred within a quarter-mile of this intersection since January 2020, with two fatalities. Contributing factors as recorded by the investigating officer, per TxDOT CRIS, show "Failed To Control Speed" as the leading factor, cited in 277 crashes. Mondays see the highest incident frequency here—three crashes recorded in the past 90 days on this day of the week, per LTA data.
Responding officers are on scene. Further updates will follow as the incident develops.
Update (4:00 PM CT): As of 4:00 PM CT, the scene remains active and lanes may still be affected. Motorists are advised to seek alternate routes.
Update (4:15 PM CT): The major crash at US-290 Northwest Eastbound at Huffmeister Road, first reported at 1:56 PM, has cleared after approximately 2 hours and 19 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 9, 2026.
US-290 Northwest Eastbound at Huffmeister Rd
Harris County, Texas
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