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.
This wasn't the first crash at the location — 8 had been recorded in the previous 30 days.
The location's running count has added 644 crashes since this incident. 498 of those were classified as major.
The rate of incidents has risen in the period since this crash.
Multiple crashes occurred at this location within a tight time window.
The aggregate count puts this location in the most active tier of county crash sites.
Updated through August 20, 2026.
IH-45 Gulf Southbound at IH-610 South Loop
Harris County, Texas
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