Traffic Accident News / Houston

Major Crash Blocks North Sam Houston Tollway at Ella Boulevard

North Sam Houston Tollway Westbound at Ella Blvd · Friday, November 13, 2026 at 11:36 AM

A crash blocked the left shoulder of North Sam Houston Tollway westbound at Ella Boulevard on Friday, November 13, 2026, at 11:36 AM. The incident occurred in the 77038 ZIP code area of Harris County.

Over the past 30 days, 62 crashes were reported within one mile of this location, with 47 classified as major. In the past 90 days, that same one-mile radius recorded 181 total crashes, 119 of them major. This corridor has seen repeated incidents at a high rate.

Drivers who use this road should know where crashes concentrate nearby. The North Sam Houston Tollway eastbound at Ella Boulevard recorded 18 crashes in the past 90 days. The IH-45 North southbound at Greens Road had 15 crashes in that period. The North Sam Houston Tollway westbound at T C Jester Boulevard saw 12 crashes, and the eastbound at T C Jester Boulevard had 11. The busiest hour for crashes within one mile is 4 PM to 5 PM. These numbers show this is a high-incident corridor during afternoon rush periods and at specific nearby intersections.

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