Major Crash Closes Lanes on East Sam Houston Tollway at Little York
A major crash shut down the right shoulder and right lane of East Sam Houston Tollway northbound at Little York on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, at 3:18 PM. The closure occurred during the peak crash hour for this location. Traffic in the area was affected by the incident.
Within one mile of this crash, 65 crashes were reported over the past 30 days, with 43 classified as major. Over the past 90 days, the same one-mile radius saw 142 total crashes, including 107 major incidents. This stretch of roadway has experienced sustained crash activity.
Drivers regularly using this corridor should know that nearby locations see heavy crash counts. West Sam Houston Tollway northbound at Philippine Street recorded 11 crashes in the last 90 days, the highest count for nearby intersections. West Sam Houston Tollway southbound at US-290 Northwest and two other southbound locations each logged between 9 and 10 crashes in that period. The busiest hour for crashes within one mile is 2 PM to 3 PM, the window during which today's incident occurred.
This report is based on preliminary public traffic information and may change as more is learned. It is general information, not legal advice.
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