Traffic Accident News / Houston

Major Crash Closes Lanes on West Sam Houston Tollway North

West Sam Houston Tollway Northbound at Clay Dr · Thursday, November 12, 2026 at 4:25 PM

A crash closed the right shoulder and center lane on West Sam Houston Tollway northbound at Clay Drive on Thursday, November 12, 2026 at 4:25 PM. The incident blocked two lanes during the late afternoon commute in the 77043 area of Houston.

Within one mile of this location, crash reports show 55 crashes over the last 30 days, with 34 classified as major. Over the past 90 days, the same one-mile radius recorded 143 total crashes, including 82 major incidents. This corridor has consistently logged high crash numbers throughout recent months.

Drivers who use this section regularly should know where crashes concentrate nearby. The southbound side of West Sam Houston Tollway at Clay Drive has seen 11 crashes in 90 days. The intersection of W Sam Houston Parkway North at Hammerly Boulevard recorded 10 crashes in the same period. The southbound tollway at Tanner Road logged 9 crashes over 90 days. The busiest hour for crashes within one mile of this location runs from 12 PM to 1 PM. If you drive this corridor during midday hours, expect the highest crash activity. These patterns show sustained risk across multiple nearby locations and throughout various times of day.

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