Three lanes are closed on I-45 Gulf southbound at Wayside and US-90 Alternate following a crash at 1:47 PM on Monday, November 09, 2026. The left shoulder, left lane, and center lane are blocked, according to Houston TranStar verification.
Visibility was reduced to 1.5 miles at the time of the crash, with overcast conditions and 60-degree temperatures. TxDOT reports wet conditions contributed to over 14,000 Texas crashes in the most recent annual reporting period.
This location has seen significant crash activity. According to LTA data, there were 26 incidents in the past 30 days and 98 total incidents over 90 days at this same corridor. Per TxDOT CRIS public crash records, this area has recorded 1,441 crashes since January 2020. Contributing factors as recorded by the investigating officer show "Failed To Control Speed" as the leading factor, cited in 400 crashes at this location.
Consider Hardy Toll Road, SH-249 northwest, or local routes via Airline Drive as alternates. Check Houston TranStar for current conditions and clearing estimates.
Sources: TxDOT Crash Records Information System and Local Traffic Accidents database. Counts through November 9, 2026.
IH-45 Gulf Southbound at Wayside/US-90 Alternate
Harris County, Texas
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