A major traffic crash occurred on Orem Drive in southwest Houston on Friday afternoon, causing significant delays for motorists in the area.
According to TranStar, the incident was reported at 1:57 PM at the location of 7441 E Orem Drive. Officials have classified the crash as "major" in severity. Drivers should expect delays in the area as authorities work to clear the scene.
This is a developing story. More information will be provided as it becomes available.
Going back 90 days, the location had been quiet.
In the 201 days that followed, 120 more crashes occurred at this location. The breakdown includes 65 major collisions. A fatal crash occurred among the follow-on incidents.
Some of those crashes hit in close succession.
Combined, those incidents make this one of the highest-volume crash locations in the area.
Data through August 24, 2026.
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