Traffic Accident News / Houston

Major Crash Closes Right Shoulder on West Sam Houston Tollway South

West Sam Houston Tollway Southbound at Little York Rd · Thursday, November 12, 2026 at 7:58 AM

A major crash closed the right shoulder of West Sam Houston Tollway southbound at Little York Road on Thursday, November 12, 2026, at 7:58 AM. The incident affected traffic in the 77041 area of Harris County during the morning commute.

In the past 30 days, 66 crashes have been reported within one mile of this location, with 45 classified as major. Over the past 90 days, that number climbed to 144 total crashes, including 109 major incidents. This stretch of roadway has experienced consistent high-volume crash activity.

Drivers using this corridor should know where crashes cluster most. The busiest hour for crashes within one mile occurs between 2 PM and 3 PM. Nearby locations with the highest crash counts in the last 90 days include West Sam Houston Tollway Northbound at Philippine Street, West Sam Houston Tollway Southbound at US-290 Northwest, and West Sam Houston Tollway Southbound at Tanner Road. If you drive through this area regularly, factor in extra time during afternoon hours and stay aware of traffic conditions around these problem intersections.

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