A major crash was reported in northwest Harris County on Friday afternoon. According to TranStar, the incident occurred at 12:29 PM at the intersection of Birnam Wood Boulevard and East Richey Road.
The crash is expected to cause significant delays for motorists in the area. Drivers should avoid the location if possible and seek alternate routes. Authorities are currently on the scene investigating 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.
Crash counts at this location reached 3 in the 30 days before this incident.
After this incident, 15 more crashes have been logged at the location. Major collisions accounted for 10 of those incidents.
Some of those crashes hit in close succession.
That places this location among the highest-incident segments in the county.
Last incident at this location recorded August 26, 2026.
20899 BIRNAM WOOD BLVD @ 4001 E RICHEY RD
Harris County, Texas
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