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.
This location had logged 8 crashes in the month before this incident occurred.
Since this crash, the location has tallied 155 additional incidents. Major-severity incidents accounted for 91 of the total.
The recent run shows crashes coming faster than before.
Some of those crashes occurred within days of each other.
The combined count places this stretch in the most active category in the area.
Updated through May 28, 2026.
IH-45 North Northbound at SH 249/ Mount Houston Rd
Harris County, Texas
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