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.
Sources: TxDOT Crash Records Information System and Local Traffic Accidents database. Counts through October 1, 2026.
Before this incident, the location had little recent crash history.
Since then, the location has recorded 254 additional crashes. 154 of the more recent crashes were major. A fatal crash occurred among the follow-on incidents.
Several of the incidents hit within days of one another.
The full count places this location among the top crash sites in the county.
Counts reflect data through September 25, 2026.
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