A major crash on Interstate 45 Southbound at Tidwell Road has caused significant delays for evening commuters. The incident was reported to authorities at 5:32 PM on Friday, February 06, 2026.
According to TranStar, the crash is classified as "major" in severity, and motorists should expect extended delays in the area as emergency crews work to clear the scene. Drivers are advised to seek alternate routes if possible.
This is a developing story. We will provide updates as more information becomes available.
Sources: TxDOT Crash Records Information System and Local Traffic Accidents database. Counts through October 1, 2026.
10 crashes had already been logged here in the month before this incident.
In the days and weeks following this crash, the location recorded 123 more incidents. The breakdown includes 68 major collisions.
The pace of crashes at this location has slowed since.
Several of the crashes occurred back-to-back within days of each other.
Combined, those numbers put the location among the most active in the county.
Counts run through September 28, 2026.
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