Crash
Truck Strikes Houston Avenue Bridge Over I-10, Blocking Eastbound Lanes
Incident record
August 14, 2026
I-10 at Houston Avenue
Houston, Harris County, TX
Texas
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Injuries reported
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Austin County Sheriff's Office
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A truck struck the Houston Avenue bridge spanning Interstate 10 in Houston, prompting the closure of two eastbound lanes, according to WFAA Traffic. The single-vehicle incident occurred at the interchange near downtown Houston, in Harris County.
No information on injuries or fatalities has been released. The crash was reported as a property-damage incident, and only one vehicle was involved, per available reports.
The lane closures caused traffic delays for eastbound drivers heading toward downtown Houston, WFAA Traffic reported. It remains unclear how long the affected lanes were closed or when normal traffic flow resumed.
Details regarding the cause of the collision and the extent of any damage to the bridge structure have not been disclosed. No law enforcement or transportation agency has been identified in connection with the response as of this report.
This report will be updated as officials release more information about the incident.
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