HOUSTON, Texas - A major crash on the North Freeway in Houston on Saturday evening has shut down several lanes of traffic, authorities say.
According to Houston Police, the incident occurred at 7:17 PM on Saturday, February 07, 2026 near the 9398 block of the North Freeway outbound. The crash is described as a "major" incident that has prompted the closure of the freeway.
Motorists should expect significant delays in the area and are advised to seek alternate routes if possible. This is a developing story, and further details will be provided as they become available.
9 incidents had occurred at this location in the 30 days prior.
In the 112 days since this incident, the location has seen 154 more crashes. The subsequent count included 90 major collisions.
Crash frequency at the location has increased after this incident.
A stretch of consecutive days brought several crashes to this location.
Combined, those numbers put the location among the most active in the county.
Counts are current through May 28, 2026.
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