Traffic Accident News / Houston

Entrance Ramp Blocked on Westpark Tollway Eastbound at W Houston Center

Westpark Tollway Eastbound at W Houston Center · Friday, November 13, 2026 at 8:40 AM

A crash closed an entrance ramp on Westpark Tollway eastbound at W Houston Center in Houston on Friday, November 13, 2026 at 8:40 AM. The incident was reported in the 77082 ZIP code area of Harris County. The ramp blockage affected traffic flow into the eastbound lanes at that location.

The crash site sits in a high-incident corridor. Within one mile over the last 30 days, 66 crashes were reported, with 43 classified as major. The 90-day count climbed to 259 total crashes within one mile, 143 of them major incidents. This pattern shows steady crash activity in the area around W Houston Center.

Drivers using this section should know where crashes concentrate nearby. Westheimer Road saw 23 crashes in the last 90 days within two miles of this location. Westheimer Road at Wilcrest Drive recorded 12 crashes. Westpark Tollway eastbound at Eldridge had 10. The busiest hour for crashes within one mile occurs between 6 PM and 7 PM. If you drive through this area regularly, expect congestion during evening rush and stay aware of the crash history on nearby roads, particularly Westheimer.

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