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MAJOR CRASH TRAPS PERSON ON I-10 E AT WASHINGTON AVE

February 05, 2026 at 03:31 PMUpdated May 31, 2026By Dennis R. Mundy, Executive Editor📍 Harris County

A major crash on Interstate Highway 10 East at Washington Avenue has trapped a person inside a vehicle, according to the Citizen App. The incident was reported at 3:31 PM on Thursday, February 05, 2026 in Harris County.

Motorists should expect significant delays in the area as emergency crews work to free the trapped individual and clear the scene. The severity of any injuries is not yet known.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

📊 Location Analysis

This location had logged 8 crashes in the month before this incident occurred.

In the 115 days since this incident, the location has seen 192 more crashes. 102 of those crashes reached major severity.

Crash counts at the location have stepped up since this incident.

A short window saw several crashes at the location.

Taken together, the counts place this stretch in the upper tier for crashes locally.

Recent Incidents at This Location

Data current as of May 31, 2026.

📍 Incident Location

Interstate Highway 10 E & Washington Ave

Harris County, Texas

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How This Report Was Produced

This report was produced by LTA's editor-designed production system under the executive editorial direction of Dennis R. Mundy, Executive Editor. The system combines our proprietary data pipeline with AI-assisted drafting to deliver verified incident coverage to LTA's editorial standards.

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