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's 30-day count stood at 8 before this incident.
Crashes at this location have continued — 265 more have been recorded since. Of those, 148 were major collisions.
Crashes have accelerated at this location in the months since.
A cluster of those crashes happened within roughly two weeks.
That places this location among the highest-incident segments in the county.
Last incident at this location recorded September 30, 2026.
IH-45 North Northbound at SH 249/ Mount Houston Rd
Harris County, Texas
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