Traffic Accident News / Houston

Major Crash Blocks West Sam Houston Tollway Northbound at Briar Forest

West Sam Houston Tollway Northbound at Briar Forest Dr · Friday, November 13, 2026 at 1:39 PM

A crash on West Sam Houston Tollway northbound at Briar Forest Drive blocked the left lane on Friday, November 13, 2026 at 1:39 PM. The incident was classified as major. Traffic in this area was affected by the lane closure.

Within one mile of this location, crash activity is frequent. Over the last 30 days, 66 crashes were reported in the surrounding area, with 30 of those classified as major. The 90-day record shows 203 total crashes within one mile, including 95 major incidents. This corridor experiences crash activity well above typical patterns.

Drivers who use this stretch regularly should know where the highest-risk areas cluster nearby. Within two miles, Westheimer Road recorded the most crashes in the last 90 days with 25 incidents. Other nearby hotspots include West Sam Houston Tollway northbound at Westpark Drive with 14 crashes, Westheimer at Wilcrest Drive with 12, West Sam Houston Tollway northbound at Memorial Drive with 10, and the intersection at 9699 Westheimer Road and 2701 South Gessner Road with 8 crashes. The busiest hour for crashes within one mile is 8 AM to 9 AM. If you drive through this area during peak morning hours, understand that this is when incidents most frequently occur here.

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