On Friday, February 06, 2026, the Houston area experienced a high volume of traffic incidents, with a total of 824 reported throughout the day. This included 552 major crashes and 272 minor incidents, according to the latest data.
The majority of the incidents occurred in Harris County, which saw 770 incidents. Fort Bend County reported 36 incidents, while Montgomery County had 12, Brazoria County had 4, Galveston County had 1, and Liberty County had 1.
Some of the notable major incidents included a car hitting a pole at 900 Kirby Drive, a crash on SH-288 Southbound at Croix Road CR 58 in Brazoria County, and a multi-vehicle collision at the intersection of 2601 W. Alabama Street and 3001 Kirby Drive. Additionally, there were reports of a vehicle fire following a crash on the Katy Freeway and a traffic collision with injuries on Interstate Highway 10 East at Exit 754.
Motorists in the Houston area are advised to exercise caution and stay up-to-date with the latest traffic conditions throughout the day. Drivers are encouraged to plan their routes, allow for extra travel time, and avoid distractions to ensure a safe and smooth commute.
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