A major crash brought westbound traffic to a crawl on the North Sam Houston Tollway at TC Jester Boulevard early Tuesday morning. The collision occurred at 6:04 AM on February 10, 2026, creating significant delays during a critical window of the morning commute.
The timing of this incident compounds typical congestion problems on this stretch of the tollway. Westbound drivers heading toward the Katy Freeway and downtown Houston should expect substantial backups extending several miles. Those looking to avoid the affected area have several alternatives: taking surface streets like 290 through the area, diverting north to FM 1960, or using the feeder roads parallel to the tollway. For commuters with flexibility, waiting out the peak rush hour period could prove faster than sitting in backup traffic.
The North Sam Houston corridor at TC Jester sits in a transitional zone between the Northshore and Greens areas, serving as a major artery for drivers entering the northwest side of Harris County. This stretch regularly handles heavy commercial traffic heading to the refineries and industrial plants along 290, alongside thousands of daily commuters. While the tollway generally moves well during peak hours, incidents here have an outsized impact because drivers have limited options to quickly escape the congestion.
The westbound lanes bore the brunt of this crash, with delays rippling back toward the Casey area. As of early morning reports, crews were working to clear the scene. Drivers using the North Sam Houston during the next few hours should anticipate slower-than-normal speeds and plan accordingly.
The month leading up to this incident brought 2 crashes to this location.
In the period since this crash, 56 additional incidents have occurred here. Major-severity crashes accounted for 53 of those incidents.
A short window saw several crashes at the location.
That total ranks this location among the highest-incident corridors in the county.
Counts reflect data through June 29, 2026.
North Sam Houston Tollway Westbound at T C Jester Blvd
Harris County, Texas
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