Traffic Accident News / Houston

Major Crash Shuts Right Shoulder on North Sam Houston Tollway East

North Sam Houston Tollway Eastbound at Ella Blvd · Saturday, November 14, 2026 at 5:41 PM

A crash closed the right shoulder of North Sam Houston Tollway eastbound at Ella Boulevard on Saturday, November 14, 2026 at 5:41 PM. The incident was confirmed by responding officers. The right shoulder remained blocked as a result of the collision.

Within one mile of this crash location, 61 crashes were reported over the past 30 days, with 46 rated as major. Over the past 90 days, that same one-mile area saw 183 total crashes, 121 of them major. This corridor has experienced a high frequency of incidents. The busiest hour for crashes in this zone is 4 PM to 5 PM, when traffic volume peaks and collisions spike.

Drivers who regularly use this stretch should know the crash hotspots nearby. Within two miles, the North Sam Houston Tollway westbound at Ella Boulevard has logged 16 crashes in the past 90 days, the highest count in the immediate area. The Interstate 45 North southbound at Greens Road follows with 15 crashes. North Sam Houston Tollway westbound at T C Jester Boulevard recorded 12 crashes, while the eastbound side at T C Jester Boulevard saw 11. If you drive through between 4 PM and 5 PM, expect heightened collision risk on these roads.

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