HOUSTON, Texas - A major crash on IH-45 North Northbound at SH 249/Mount Houston Road is causing significant delays for drivers in the area. The incident was reported to authorities at 3:52 PM on Friday, February 06, 2026.
According to TranStar, the crash is classified as a major incident, and motorists should expect heavy traffic and extended travel times in the affected area. Drivers are advised to seek alternate routes if possible or to exercise caution and patience as crews work to clear the scene.
This is a developing story, and more information may be available as the situation evolves.
At this location, 8 crashes had been documented in the 30 days before this one.
237 more crashes have been recorded at this location in the time since. 133 have been logged as major collisions.
Incidents have been arriving more often at this location since.
Several of those incidents clustered within a short window.
The combined count puts this stretch in the top tier for crashes in the area.
Counts run through August 25, 2026.
IH-45 North Northbound at SH 249/ Mount Houston Rd
Harris County, Texas
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