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.
Sources: TxDOT Crash Records Information System and Local Traffic Accidents database. Counts through October 1, 2026.
The location had seen 8 crashes in the 30 days leading up to this incident.
In the 244 days that followed, 265 more crashes occurred at this location. 148 of the subsequent crashes were classified as major.
The pace has shifted upward since this crash.
A stretch of consecutive days brought several crashes to this location.
Combined, those numbers put the location among the most active in the county.
Current through September 30, 2026.
IH-45 North Northbound at SH 249/ Mount Houston Rd
Harris County, Texas
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