A major crash was reported in downtown Houston early Friday morning, according to transportation officials.
The incident occurred at 12:07 AM at the intersection of 701 Franklin Street and 199 Louisiana Street in Harris County. Authorities have classified the crash as "major" in severity.
Motorists should expect delays in the area as crews work to clear the scene. Drivers are advised to avoid the intersection if possible.
This is a developing story. More details will be provided as they become available.
Sources: TxDOT Crash Records Information System and Local Traffic Accidents database. Counts through October 1, 2026.
Looking at the 30 days before this crash, the location had documented 41 incidents.
Since this crash, 1139 additional collisions have happened at the same location. Among them, 496 were major crashes. 1 of those crashes was fatal.
Crashes have accelerated at this location in the months since.
Several of those incidents clustered within a short window.
The combined count places this stretch in the most active category in the area.
Reflecting incident data through October 09, 2026.
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