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.
Prior to this crash, the location had logged few incidents.
The location has logged 40 more incidents since this crash. Major crashes made up 38 of the subsequent incidents.
A stretch of consecutive days brought several crashes to this location.
The combined before-and-after total places this location in the upper tier of county incident counts.
Numbers current through May 26, 2026.
North Sam Houston Tollway Westbound at T C Jester Blvd
Harris County, Texas
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