A major crash on Fort Bend Parkway Northbound at Orem has caused significant delays for motorists on Friday night. The incident was reported to authorities at 9:51 PM.
According to the Harris County TranStar traffic management system, the crash is classified as "major" in severity. Drivers should expect heavy congestion and delays in the area as emergency crews respond to the scene. Motorists are advised to seek alternate routes if possible.
This is a developing story. Additional details about the cause of the crash and any injuries will be provided as they become available.
Before this incident, the location logged 4 crashes over the prior 30 days.
The location continued to accumulate incidents — 27 more after this crash. Among the follow-on crashes, 22 were major.
The location's crash rate has climbed since this incident.
Several of the incidents hit within days of one another.
Combined, those incidents make this one of the highest-volume crash locations in the area.
Data through August 20, 2026.
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