HOUSTON, TX - A major traffic incident occurred on Saturday, February 07, 2026 at approximately 7:33 PM on IH-45 Gulf Southbound at the IH-610 South Loop in Harris County.
According to TranStar, the incident was reported as a major crash. Motorists should expect delays in the area as emergency responders work to clear the scene. Drivers are advised to use alternate routes if possible.
This is a developing story. More details will be provided as they become available.
Sources: TxDOT Crash Records Information System and Local Traffic Accidents database. Counts through October 1, 2026.
Crash counts at this location reached 8 in the 30 days before this incident.
In the 243 days since this incident, the location has seen 660 more crashes. Major-severity crashes accounted for 510 of those incidents.
Incidents have continued at a comparable pace after this crash.
Multiple crashes occurred at this location within a tight time window.
Those numbers rank the location among the most incident-heavy stretches nearby.
Counts reflect data through September 25, 2026.
IH-45 Gulf Southbound at IH-610 South Loop
Harris County, Texas
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