Major Crash Closes Right Shoulder on Westpark Tollway at Gessner
A major crash shut down the right shoulder of Westpark Tollway westbound at Gessner on Tuesday, November 10, 2026 at 5:03 PM. Moderate rain was falling at the time of the incident. The closure affected westbound traffic in the 77063 ZIP code area.
Within one mile of this crash, 99 reported crashes occurred over the last 30 days, with 51 classified as major. Over the last 90 days, the same one-mile area recorded 323 total crashes, including 163 major ones. This corridor sees consistent crash activity across all time periods.
Drivers using this stretch should know the peak danger window. The busiest hour for crashes within one mile is 6 PM to 7 PM. Nearby high-crash locations include Bellaire Boulevard with 20 crashes in the last 90 days, the intersection at 8799 Westpark Drive and 4995 Fondren Road with 16 crashes, West Sam Houston Tollway northbound at Westpark Drive with 16 crashes, West Sam Houston Tollway southbound at Bellaire Boulevard with 14 crashes, and Bellaire Boulevard at Corporate Drive with 13 crashes.
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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