Traffic Accident News / Houston

Major Crash Blocks Multiple Lanes on IH-45 North at Rankin Road

IH-45 North Northbound at Rankin Rd · Saturday, November 14, 2026 at 4:06 AM

A crash on IH-45 northbound near Rankin Road shut down the left shoulder, left lane, and both center lanes early Saturday morning. The collision happened at 4:06 AM on November 14, 2026. Officers responded and secured the scene while crews worked to reopen the roadway. Drivers heading north through this area faced significant delays. Hardy Toll Road, SH-249 to the northwest, and local routes via Airline Drive were available as alternatives.

This corridor has a serious crash problem. In the last 30 days within one mile of this location, there were 60 reported crashes, with 47 of them classified as major. Over the past 90 days, the same area saw 169 total crashes, 103 of them major. These numbers show this is not an isolated incident.

If you drive through here regularly, know the danger hours and nearby hot spots. The busiest hour for crashes within one mile is 7 AM to 8 AM. The worst nearby locations in the last 90 days were IH-45 northbound at Airtex Boulevard with 17 crashes, IH-45 southbound at Rankin Road with 24 crashes, and IH-45 southbound at Greens Road with 15 crashes. Morning commute times bring 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.