Traffic Accident News / Houston
Major Crash Blocks Sam Houston Tollway East at Kirby
A major crash blocked the entrance ramp on South Sam Houston Tollway eastbound at Kirby on Wednesday, November 11 at 4:37 PM. Responding officers were on scene. The crash occurred in the 77047 ZIP code area of Houston, Harris County.
Within one mile of this crash location, 36 crashes were reported over the last 30 days, with 33 classified as major. Over the past 90 days, that same one-mile area saw 79 total crashes, 69 of them major. This corridor has recorded 35 total crashes over the past year.
Drivers using this stretch should know that nearby SH-288 northbound at Almeda-Genoa Road has seen 19 crashes in the last 90 days—the highest count among surrounding locations. SH-288 northbound at Sam Houston Tollway recorded 15 crashes in that period, and SH-288 southbound at Sam Houston Tollway recorded 12. The busiest hour for crashes within one mile of this location is 12 PM to 1 PM. Speed control has been the leading contributing factor in crashes at this location, cited in 101 crashes since January 2020.
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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