A major crash occurred on Franklin Street in Houston late Thursday night, according to the Houston Police Department.
The incident happened around 11:45 PM on Thursday, February 05, 2026 at the 701 block of Franklin Street. The crash was reported as a major, non-fatal incident. Motorists should expect delays in the area as authorities respond to the scene.
This is a developing story. Additional details have not yet been released.
Sources: TxDOT Crash Records Information System and Local Traffic Accidents database. Counts through October 1, 2026.
The location's 30-day count stood at 38 before this incident.
1112 new incidents have been logged at this location after this crash. Major-severity incidents accounted for 479 of the total. 1 of those crashes turned fatal.
Crashes have accelerated at this location in the months since.
Some of those crashes hit in close succession.
The combined count places this stretch in the most active category in the area.
Through October 03, 2026.
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