Traffic Accident News / Houston

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

IH-45 North Southbound at Rankin Rd · Saturday, November 14, 2026 at 3:14 AM

A major crash on IH-45 North southbound at Rankin Road shut down multiple lanes early Saturday morning. The collision occurred at 3:14 AM on November 14, 2026. The left shoulder, left lane, right lane, and both center lanes were blocked as a result.

Within one mile of this location, 60 crashes were reported over the last 30 days, with 47 classified as major. Over the past 90 days, that number rose to 169 total crashes, including 103 major incidents. Since January 2020, state records show 1,527 crashes within roughly a quarter-mile of this spot, resulting in 8 fatalities.

Drivers on this stretch face serious risk. The busiest crash hour here is 7 AM to 8 AM. Nearby problem areas include IH-45 North northbound at Airtex Boulevard with 17 crashes in 90 days, IH-45 North southbound at Greens Road with 15 crashes, and 103 West Rankin Road at 13699 North Freeway with 11 crashes. Failed to control speed is the most frequently cited factor in crashes here, recorded in 551 incidents. Hit-and-run collisions account for 11.5 percent of crashes at this corridor.

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