A crash on Westpark Tollway westbound at W Houston Center took out the right shoulder, left lane, and right lane on Monday, November 09, 2026, around 8:10 PM, according to Houston TranStar.
With three of four lanes offline, the backup built quickly during the evening commute. Moderate rain at 60°F created slick conditions at the time of the crash. TxDOT reports wet conditions contributed to over 14,000 Texas crashes in the most recent annual reporting period.
This corridor has seen significant activity. In the past 30 days alone, LTA data shows 10 incidents at this location, with nine classified as major. Over the past 12 months, the stretch has logged 98 total crashes, 76 of them major. Contributing factors as recorded by investigating officers, per TxDOT CRIS public crash records, show "Failed To Control Speed" as the leading factor, cited in 64 crashes at this location since January 2020.
No word yet on injuries or vehicle counts. Authorities were working to clear the scene.
Sources: TxDOT Crash Records Information System and Local Traffic Accidents database. Counts through November 10, 2026.
Westpark Tollway Westbound at W Houston Center
Harris County, Texas
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