A major car crash on the Katy Freeway at the North Dairy Ashford Road intersection on Thursday evening has resulted in significant traffic delays for commuters. The incident, which occurred around 11:57 AM, involved multiple vehicles and resulted in at least one vehicle catching fire.
According to reports from the Citizen App, first responders from the Harris County emergency services quickly arrived on the scene to extinguish the fire and provide medical attention to those involved. The exact number of injuries and the severity of the crash are still under investigation by local authorities. Drivers are advised to avoid the area and seek alternate routes during the evening rush hour as crews work to clear the scene and restore normal traffic flow.
Before this incident, the location had little recent crash history.
The location has seen 141 additional incidents since this crash. 77 of the subsequent crashes were classified as major. 4 of the crashes since this incident was fatal.
A short window saw several crashes at the location.
Combined, those numbers put the location among the most active in the county.
Counts are current through May 31, 2026.
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