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.
Sources: TxDOT Crash Records Information System and Local Traffic Accidents database. Counts through October 1, 2026.
At this location, 8 crashes had been documented in the 30 days before this one.
In the 258 days that followed, 462 more crashes occurred at this location. 278 of the subsequent crashes were classified as major.
The recent run shows crashes coming faster than before.
A handful of the crashes happened within a single week.
The combined count puts this stretch in the top tier for crashes in the area.
Data updated as of October 20, 2026.
Interstate Highway 10 E & Washington Ave
Harris County, Texas
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