Traffic Accident News / Houston
Major Crash Closes Lanes on I-45 North at Airtex Boulevard
A crash shut down three frontage road lanes on I-45 North northbound at Airtex Boulevard early Saturday morning, November 14, 2026. The incident happened at 3:06 AM. Authorities responded and cleared the scene.
Within one mile of this crash location, 21 crashes were reported in the past 30 days, all of them major incidents. Over the past 90 days, the same one-mile area saw 39 total crashes, with 34 classified as major. This stretch has logged 1,074 crashes since January 2020, including 6 fatal ones. Failed to control speed is the leading factor in crashes here, cited in 391 incidents at this site.
Drivers using this corridor should know where collisions cluster nearby. I-45 North southbound at Rankin Road had 24 crashes in the last 90 days—the most of any nearby location. The next highest were 103 W Rankin Road at 13699 North Freeway, with 11 crashes. The busiest hour for crashes within one mile of this location is 3 PM to 4 PM, meaning that afternoon window carries the highest risk.
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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