Speeding and traffic violations up despite clearer roads

Houston-area drivers are speeding significantly more during COVID-19 pandemic and officials say the problem is only getting worse.

HCTRA resumes toll operations with hands-free collection

The Harris County Toll Road Authority says cash customers should drive through and pay tolls online later.

Child ejected and killed in crash involving 18-wheeler

The eastbound feeder of the Crosby Freeway is shut down. You should avoid the area, if possible.

Road construction continues during coronavirus outbreak

According to Danny Perez, a spokesperson for the Texas Department of Transportation, none of TxDOT’s projects in the Houston area have been halted because of Coronavirus COVID-19.

Man, 9-year-old hospitalized following suspected street racing crash

Police believe the vehicles may have been racing when the Cadillac lost control, hit a curb, went into a ditch and then hit a power line.

Road construction worker fatally struck by car along Crosby Freeway

Deputies say the worker was putting out safety cones on the freeway entrance ramp when a motorist lost control of a vehicle and struck him.

Southwest Freeway in Sugar Land reopens after deadly crash

The two-vehicle crash shut down all of the northbound mainlanes of the Southwest Freeway at SH-99 Grand Parkway for several hours.

Four people dead in three-vehicle crash in Dayton, Texas

Police are not sure what caused a driver to veer into oncoming traffic, leading to the death of four people.

Gospel singer killed in multi-vehicle crash in northeast Harris County

The Harris County Sheriff's Office says two people have died in a major multi-vehicle crash at Old Humble Road and Bender Road.

610 North Loop reopens after truck jackknifed, lost load

Several westbound lanes of the 610 North Loop were closed at the I-45 North Freeway, but have now reopened.

Driver charged for crash that killed man riding mobility scooter

Police say the 57-year-old driver was intoxicated when he crashed and struck a man who was riding a mobility scooter in a crosswalk.