Traffic Accident News / Houston

Major Crash Blocks South Sam Houston Tollway in Houston

South Sam Houston Tollway Westbound at S. Post Oak · Thursday, November 12, 2026 at 7:48 AM

A crash on the South Sam Houston Tollway westbound at S. Post Oak blocked the left shoulder Thursday morning at 7:48 AM. The incident occurred in the 77053 ZIP code area. Traffic in the westbound direction was affected by the blockage.

Within one mile of this crash location, 53 crashes were reported over the past 30 days, with 31 of those rated as major. Over the past 90 days, the same one-mile radius saw 158 total crashes, 95 of them major. This stretch of roadway has experienced high crash frequency recently.

Drivers using this corridor should know where crash activity concentrates. The intersections at 14801 S Post Oak Road and 5499 W Fuqua Street, 5501 W Orem Drive, and 13799 S Post Oak Road and 5499 W Orem Drive each recorded multiple crashes in the past 90 days. The busiest hour for crashes within one mile of this location is 3 PM to 4 PM. Thursday is historically the busiest day at this location, meaning today typically sees heavier traffic and more incidents than other weekdays.

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