Traffic Accident News / Houston

Major Crash Blocks IH-10 Katy Westbound Near West Loop

IH-10 Katy Westbound at IH-610 West Loop/ US 290 Direct Connect · Friday, November 13, 2026 at 4:19 AM

A major crash shut down multiple lanes on IH-10 Katy westbound at the IH-610 West Loop and US-290 Direct Connect on Friday, November 13, 2026, at 4:19 AM. The right, center, and exit-ramp lanes were all blocked following the incident. Houston TranStar confirmed the blockade in the early morning hours.

This stretch of highway experiences significant crash activity. In the past 30 days within one mile of this crash location, 96 crashes were reported, with 72 of those classified as major. Over the past 90 days, that same one-mile radius saw 281 total crashes, 224 of which were major incidents. The concentration of crashes in this area is notably high.

Drivers who regularly travel this corridor should know the patterns here. The busiest hour for crashes within one mile occurs between 5 PM and 6 PM. Nearby trouble spots include IH-10 Katy Eastbound at Washington Avenue and Westcott Street with 46 crashes in the last 90 days, and IH-10 Katy Eastbound at the IH-610 West Loop and US-290 Direct Connect with 31 crashes in that same period. IH-10 Katy Eastbound at Silber Road, IH-10 Katy Westbound at Washington Avenue and Westcott Street, and IH-610 West Loop Southbound at IH-10 Katy each reported 16 crashes over 90 days.

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