HOUSTON, Texas - A major crash on the I-610 West Loop northbound at FM-1093/Westheimer Road has caused significant delays for drivers in the area. The incident was reported to authorities at 12:21 PM on Friday, February 06, 2026.
According to the TranStar traffic management center, the crash is blocking multiple lanes on the busy highway, leading to heavy congestion and stop-and-go traffic. Motorists are advised to avoid the area if possible and expect extended delays as authorities work to clear the scene.
This is a developing story, and 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.
Going back a month from this incident, 7 crashes had been recorded at the location.
311 more crashes have been recorded at this location in the time since. Major crashes made up 144 of the subsequent incidents.
The recent run shows crashes coming faster than before.
Several of the crashes occurred back-to-back within days of each other.
Combined, those incidents make this one of the highest-volume crash locations in the area.
Reflecting incident data through September 29, 2026.
IH-610 West Loop Northbound at FM-1093/Westheimer Rd
Harris County, Texas
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