Traffic Accident News / Houston

Heavy Truck Crash Blocks East Sam Houston Tollway in Pasadena

East Sam Houston Tollway Southbound at SH-225 · Thursday, November 12, 2026 at 8:30 AM

A heavy truck crash closed the right shoulder and exit ramp on East Sam Houston Tollway southbound at SH-225 in Pasadena on Thursday, November 12, 2026, at 8:30 AM. The blockage affected the exit ramp in the area. Responding officers worked to clear the scene.

Within one mile of this crash location, 19 reported crashes occurred over the past 30 days, with 19 of those classified as major. Over the past 90 days, the same one-mile radius saw 39 reported crashes, 38 of them major. This corridor has a sustained history of crash activity.

Drivers who regularly use this stretch should know that nearby areas see significant crash concentrations. East Sam Houston Tollway northbound at SH-225 recorded 14 major incidents in the past 90 days. SH-225 westbound at Beltway 8-East saw 7 major crashes in that period. East Sam Houston Tollway northbound at Greenshadow and East Sam Houston Tollway northbound at San Augustine each logged 6 major crashes. SH-225 eastbound at Center Street recorded 4 major crashes. The busiest hour for crashes within one mile of this location is 5 PM to 6 PM, making that the highest-risk time to travel through this area.

This report is based on preliminary public traffic information and may change as more is learned. It is general information, not legal advice.