Heavy Truck Crash Halts US-290 Northwest Westbound at 34th
A heavy truck crash shut down westbound traffic on US-290 Northwest at 34th Street in Houston on Monday, November 9, 2026 at 6:36 PM. The left shoulder, right shoulder, and left lane were all blocked. Traffic came to a halt while responding officers worked the scene.
Over the past 30 days within one mile of this crash location, 65 crashes have been reported, with 34 classified as major. In the past 90 days, that number climbs to 204 crashes within one mile, 109 of them major. This corridor has a documented history of serious traffic incidents.
Drivers who use this stretch should know the highest-risk times and nearby hot spots. The hour between 7 PM and 8 PM sees the most crashes within one mile of this location. Nearby areas recording the most crashes in the last 90 days include I-610 North Loop Eastbound at E T C Jester Boulevard with 11 incidents, US-290 Northwest Eastbound at 34th Street with 11 incidents, and I-610 North Loop Westbound at W T C Jester Boulevard with 10 incidents. These are regular trouble spots in the area.
This report is based on preliminary public traffic information and may change as more is learned. It is general information, not legal advice.
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