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Houston

Named after Sam Houston, president of the former Republic of Texas, Houston is the most populous city in Texas with a census-estimated 2014 population of 2.239 million people. Houston's economy has a broad industrial base in energy, manufacturing, aeronautics, and transportation, as well as leading in health care sectors and building oilfield equipment. Houston is also home to NASA's Johnson Space Center, where the famous Mission Control is located. 

Major Roadways in Houston

There are over 700 miles of freeways and expressways in the Houston metropolitan area, so its no wonder that the majority of Houston's residents drive to work! Houston is rated number four in the country for worst congestion, and more freeways are proposed or in the process of being built to help improve the situation. Here are some of the major roadways in Houston.

  • Interstate 610 forms a 38-mile loop around the downtown sector of Houston. It is one of three beltways that divide the city, Interstate 610 being the inner most one.
  • Beltway 8 / Sam Houston Parkway is a state highway that runs an 83-mile ring around the Houston area. It is contained entirely within Harris County.
  • State Highway 99 / Grand Parkway is Houston's outer beltway, and will be the longest beltway in the U.S. once it is complete. It is composed of 11 segments, 3 of which are completed.

Other Transportation in Houston

  • Buses, lift vans, and a light rail line are available in downtown Houston.
  • Amtrak provides service three times a week to Houston, stopping at a train station on the north side of the downtown area.
  • Houston has more cyclists than any other city in Texas, with 160 miles of bikeways dedicated to them.
  • Houston has three airports: George Bush Intercontinental Airport, which is the tenth busiest airport in the U.S., William P. Hobby Airport, a smaller airport directed more towards domestic and commercial flights, and Ellington Airport, which is primarily used by government and military planes. 

Major Hospitals and Medical Centers

If you are searching for someone who was injured in an accident in Houston, there is a good chance they were taken to one of the following locations for medical treatment.

Resources and outreach organizations in Houston

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Where to find legal assistance after a Houston injury accident

After a serious crash, it is crucial to get help from a Houston personal injury attorney who understands the local regulations and legal standards, who knows how insurance policies work, and who can handle all aspects of an insurance claim so the injured person can focus on recovery. If someone is killed in a collision, a Houston wrongful death attorney will launch a claim that will begin the process of financial recovery for the family members left behind. Learn more here about what a Houston car accident lawyer can do to help.

Rank: 
10
Percent of U.S: 
2
State: 
Texas

Texas Tornado: Infant, toddler rescued from submerged truck (VIDEO)

Go to this link to watch this incredible rescue. This is really hard to watch.

First things first: apparently everyone survived, and the baby and toddler are currently stabilized and recovering in the hospital, but that will not be super helpful to your stress level while/immediately after viewing. If you are currently the mother of young children, have a drink ready or your chosen method of self-care for when the video is done, because you will need it.  

Most recent accident reports

 

A fatal single-vehicle accident claimed the life of a male driver on the 8900 block of Gulf Freeway (South Interstate Highway 45) in Houston, Texas, at approximately 7:15 p.m. on Thursday, May 28, 2026.

Date: 
Thursday, May 28, 2026
Roadway: 
Gulf Freeway
Type: Car Accident
WHAT HAPPENED
 
In the early hours of Wednesday morning, a serious crash involving two jackknifed semi-trucks forced the complete closure of all inbound lanes on the eastbound 610 North Loop near McCarty Street and U.S.
Date: 
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Roadway: 
610 North Loop

 

A man was killed Monday night after being struck by at least three vehicles while attempting to cross Interstate 45 in Houston, Texas.

Date: 
Monday, March 30, 2026
Roadway: 
Interstate 45

 

Incident Overview

A fatal hit-and-run crash claimed the life of one woman and left another injured in Houston's Acres Homes neighborhood late Friday evening.

Date: 
Friday, March 27, 2026

 

A devastating crash claimed the lives of two people in northwest Harris County, Texas, late Saturday night following a brief deputy pursuit.

Date: 
Saturday, March 28, 2026
Roadway: 
Telge Road
Type: Car Accident
Topics: 
Police Chase

 

A 21-year-old mother and her 9-month-old baby were hospitalized following a serious rear-end collision on the I-10 East Freeway in east Harris County on Thursday evening, according to Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez.

Date: 
Thursday, March 26, 2026

 

A 15-year-old boy has died following a serious two-vehicle collision in north Harris County on Wednesday evening, according to Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez. The crash occurred at approximately 5:55 p.m.

Date: 
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Roadway: 
Richcrest

 

A deadly pedestrian crash is under investigation by the Houston Police Department following an incident reported just before 4:00 p.m. in Houston's Inwood neighborhood.

Date: 
Sunday, March 22, 2026

 

An overturned 18-wheeler brought all southbound traffic on Interstate 45 to a standstill in north Houston in the early morning hours of Tuesday, creating significant disruption for commuters heading into the city.

Date: 
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Roadway: 
Interstate 45

Incident Overview

Two Houston Police Department officers were hospitalized Friday afternoon following a serious multi-vehicle crash in southeast Houston. The collision occurred around 2:30 p.m.

Date: 
Friday, March 20, 2026
Roadway: 
Alabama Street

 

A fatal accident claimed the life of a male bicyclist late Wednesday night in southwest Houston after a collision with a passenger vehicle. According to the Houston Police Department, the incident occurred at approximately 10:35 p.m.

Date: 
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Roadway: 
Synott Road

 

A fatal pedestrian accident on Sunday morning brought traffic to a standstill on one of Houston's busiest freeway corridors.

Date: 
Sunday, March 22, 2026
Roadway: 
North Freeway

Incident Overview

A serious multi-vehicle collision involving an 18-wheeler, a Harris County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) patrol vehicle, and an Aldine Fire Department firetruck occurred near the intersection of West Hardy Road and Aldine Bende

Date: 
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
Roadway: 
West Hardy Road
City: 
Aldine, TX

 

A devastating two-vehicle crash on US Highway 90A claimed three lives and sent multiple others to the hospital on Sunday morning in Fort Bend County, Texas.

Date: 
Sunday, March 15, 2026
Roadway: 
US-90A
Type: Car Accident
Topics: 
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