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Major Crash Blocks Multiple Lanes on SH-288 North at Sam Houston Tollway

SH-288 Northbound at Sam Houston Tollway · Wednesday, November 11, 2026 at 9:20 AM

A crash blocked the left shoulder, left lane, and center lane on SH-288 northbound at Sam Houston Tollway on Wednesday, November 11, 2026 at 9:20 AM. Mist conditions were present at the time. The incident disrupted traffic in the northbound direction at this interchange in the 77047 area of Harris County.

Over the past 30 days, 27 crashes have been reported within one mile of this location, with 25 classified as major. In the last 90 days, that number climbs to 61 total crashes within one mile, 56 of them major. This corridor has experienced sustained crash activity over an extended period.

Drivers using this stretch of highway should be aware of where crashes concentrate nearby. SH-288 northbound at Almeda-Genoa Road has seen 19 crashes in the past 90 days, the highest count in the immediate area. SH-288 southbound at Sam Houston Tollway has recorded 12 crashes over the same period. The managed lane and other nearby segments have also experienced multiple incidents. The busiest hour for crashes within one mile of this interchange is 2 PM to 3 PM, when traffic volume peaks and conditions are most challenging.

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