Drivers on I-610 West encountered major delays early Friday morning after a disabled black sedan was reported on the highway. According to the Citizen app, the incident occurred around 7:02 PM at the Scott Street exit in Harris County. A tow truck has been requested to remove the vehicle from the roadway.
Traffic cameras in the area show multiple lanes were blocked due to the disabled car, leading to a significant backup for commuters. Authorities have not yet provided any additional details on the cause of the breakdown or if any injuries were reported. Drivers are advised to seek alternate routes if possible until the scene is cleared.
The location had a relatively clean record in the months before this incident.
The location continued to accumulate incidents — 196 more after this crash. Among the follow-on crashes, 117 were major. 3 of the crashes after this one was fatal.
Several of the crashes occurred back-to-back within days of each other.
Together, the incidents make this stretch one of the most active in the county.
Numbers current through July 10, 2026.
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