A major crash on IH-45 Southbound at Tiki Dr. in Galveston County occurred early Friday morning, causing significant delays for commuters. According to TranStar, the incident was reported at 1:58 AM on Friday, February 06, 2026.
The crash, which authorities have described as "major" in severity, is expected to impact traffic in the area for some time. Motorists are advised to seek alternate routes and expect delays as crews work to clear the scene and investigate the incident.
This is a developing story. More information will be provided as it becomes available.
Sources: TxDOT Crash Records Information System and Local Traffic Accidents database. Counts through October 1, 2026.
This crash broke a relatively crash-free stretch at the location.
In the period since this crash, 3 additional incidents have occurred here. 3 of the more recent crashes were major.
Numbers current through February 06, 2026.
IH-45 Southbound at Tiki Dr in Galveston County
Galveston County, Texas
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