Major Crash Blocks US-290 Northwest at Little York Road
A crash blocked the left shoulder of US-290 Northwest westbound at Little York Road on Wednesday, November 11, 2026 at 6:05 AM. The incident occurred under overcast skies with visibility reduced to 2.1 miles. Drivers heading northwest on this route faced delays from the early morning incident.
This corridor has seen heavy crash activity in recent weeks. Within one mile of the crash site, 69 crashes were reported in the last 30 days, with 41 of those classified as major. Over the past 90 days, that number climbed to 224 crashes within the same distance, 142 of them major incidents.
The area around this crash site carries significant risk. The West Sam Houston Tollway has recorded the highest crash counts nearby, with 11 crashes at Philippine Street northbound, 10 at the US-290 Northwest southbound interchange, 9 at Little York Road southbound, and 9 at Tanner Road southbound over the last 90 days. The busiest hour for crashes within one mile is 8 AM to 9 AM. Drivers passing through this stretch during morning commute hours should expect this area to see frequent incidents.
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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