The crash happened at the intersection of Wayside Drive and Market Street on Tuesday night. Houston Police said the bicyclist died from his injuries, and they do not suspect impaired driving.
Crowded holiday roads? EZ TAG from the Harris County Toll Road Authority can save time and headaches. Jerome Gray joined Houston Life to explain how the cashless pass works - and why it’s a smart gift for commuters and road-trippers
A person is reportedly in custody after being involved in a chase with Harris County Sheriff’s Office deputies that ended in a car crash.
Right now, it is unclear what the hazardous material is, but traffic is moving very slowly in the area.
As part of a second phase of investments under the Sidewalks 4 Precinct 4 program, Commissioner Lesley Briones has committed $16 million toward adding new sidewalks near schools, bus stops, parks, and other high‑traffic areas across Precinct 4.
Molten sulfur can burn skin and eyes on contact, and its vapors can irritate airways. Once cooled, the product becomes a flammable solid, making the cleanup even more delicate.
As Texans head into the holiday season, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has launched a new public-safety campaign “Drive Sober. No Regrets” and announced increased law enforcement patrols from Dec. 12 through Jan. 1.
One person was killed early Monday in a crash that shut down all outbound lanes of U.S. 290 near 34th Street, according to Houston police.
Several westbound lanes of I-10 east are shutdown after multiple vehicles hit a large pothole and got flat tires Thursday night.
A problematic roundabout in Houston’s Northside will be demolished just one year after its construction, following numerous crashes and safety concerns.
All southbound lanes and the U-turn lanes of the Beltway 8 feeder at Gessner have been shut down after an 18-wheeler rolled over, the Missouri City Police Department said.
With holiday travel underway, AAA Texas and law enforcement urge drivers to slow down and move over for roadside responders. Last year, 46 emergency personnel were killed while helping motorists.
With Polk Street set to close, many East End residents say the loss of this critical route into downtown will make commutes longer and further isolate their community.
An overturned semi-truck on the entrance ramp from the North Loop (I-610 North) to the Eastex Freeway is causing significant traffic delays.
Are you a driver, resident, or business owner affected by the ongoing FM 1960 construction? Please share your experiences and let us know how you're navigating through the challenges.
Weeks after Houston’s METRORail Red Line riders began reporting major delays, METRO says it’s starting to see early improvements, but says it will take more time to restore reliable travel times.
Neighbors along Highway 242 and Firetower Road in Montgomery County say confusing flashing yellow lights and stop signs are causing frequent crashes. Records obtained by KPRC 2 show at leasr 24 crashes since January 2024.
With Polk Street set to close, many East End residents say the loss of this critical route into downtown will make commutes longer and further isolate their community.
Governor Greg Abbott has called the rainbow crosswalk "distracting," but local leaders say it's a symbol of pride and history.
What was first reported as a road rage shooting in Sugar Land has led to multiple shootings across Houston, leaving four people dead, according to KPRC 2 sources.
A hazmat spill has closed all southbound lanes of SH-146 after Texas on Wednesday afternoon, according to Houston TranStar.
A safety light was added after two people were killed here in 2019. But neighbors say drivers still blow through the red every day.
The main northbound lanes on the Southwest Freeway at Weslayan Street are closed following a three-vehicle crash, according to Houston TranStar.
Houston is preparing for a permanent change to how drivers move between Downtown and East Downtown.
The Texas Department of Transportation says crews will begin reconstructing U.S. 90A eastbound by closing the eastbound main lanes and shifting traffic onto the westbound main lanes at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 3.
A Union Pacific train has been stalled for hours on the tracks, causing heavy traffic between the Southwest Freeway and San Felipe Street on Friday afternoon.
A major crash involving an 18-wheeler shut down all eastbound lanes of I-10 just east of I-45 early Wednesday morning, creating a traffic nightmare for drivers heading into Houston.
A deadly crash that killed five people in Austin this March wasn’t an isolated incident. It was part of a pattern that prompted federal officials to crack down on commercial truck licensing, particularly focusing on non-U.S. citizen drivers.
A METRO handicap bus overturned after colliding with a sedan in north Harris County on the 2798 block of North Sam Houston Parkway West feeder road before Veterans Memorial Drive.
The Fort Bend Co. Sheriff’s Office said the crash caused extensive debris cleanup, shutting down both the north and southbound lanes of Hwy 99 at Westpark. The northbound lanes have since reopened.
The incident happened in the northbound lanes of I-610 W. at Beechnut Street.
A KPRC 2 public records request revealed police responded to Avenue O and 51st Street in Galveston at least 75 times in the last three years.
A 60-year-old Houston bridge suffered its second collision in three days when a truck crashed into it Saturday night, marking the structure’s 68th recorded strike and prompting hazardous materials cleanup.
The northbound lanes of the Eastex Freeway near Lyons Avenue is at a complete closure due to a hazmat spill following a crash involving a cement truck, according to Houston TranStar and Police Department.
A Harris County deputy was involved in a major two-vehicle crash Saturday afternoon on Highway 249, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.
A hazmat situation has led to the closure of two eastbound lanes on US-290 near Mueschke Road after a box truck caught fire due to a blown tire.
Multiple eastbound lanes on the Katy Freeway are blocked after an 18-wheeler overturned during a crash on Thursday morning, according to Houston TranStar.
Two left lanes have been blocked off from traffic on I-69 Southwest Freeway at Beltway 8 as crews work to repair damaged concrete, according to TxDOT.
While the city does have a goal to repair most potholes within 48 hours of a report, a lot of drivers may give up—and we don't blame them—but we still wanted to give a view on how the claim process works—to find out for ourselves in real-time how, or if, the process works.
Jerome Gray, the deputy director of communications for the Harris County Toll Road Authority (HCTRA), recently stopped by Houston Life to chat about the EZ Tag program, common toll road misconceptions and what’s ahead for Houston drivers.
Mayor John Whitmire has implemented stronger traffic control measures to protect students walking near Lamar High School.
Attention Eastex Freeway travelers! 🚦 METRO has rolled out new toll rates and restrictions on the managed lanes, causing quite a stir among commuters.
Several lanes were closed on the Katy Freeway at Mason Road following a multi-vehicle crash Thursday afternoon.
Fulshear City Council has approved new school zone parking rules to improve safety and reduce traffic during pick-up and drop-off times. Find out what streets are affected, restricted hours, and what parents need to know for the upcoming school year.
HPD confirmed the southbound lanes have been shut down at Spur 5 and are expected to remain closed while officers conduct their investigation.
Investigators said a car flipped, caught fire, and pinned a person inside the vehicle. One of the occupants died, while another was able to be rescued, and a deputy suffered a minor burn trying to get them out.
Investigators said the driver has been detained. However, moments before the crash, our cameras first caught the driver traveling in the opposite direction on I-45 S, just north of 610. Two people were hospitalized.
A chemical was spilled due to the crash, and HFD explained it’s because the tank was hauling 44,000 pounds of zinc chloride. This, the public information officer said, is used as a condensing agent, disinfectant, dehydrating agent, wood preservative, and deodorant.
A fatal collision occurred early Monday morning on the 20000 block of W. Hardy Road when a train hit an 18-wheeler, as reported by authorities.
By urging Texans to follow speed limits and increasing law enforcement’s focus on speeding as a public issue, the TxDOT (and Conroe native, Parker McCollum!) hopes to decrease car-crash-related fatalities in Houston and Texas.
The Houston Police Department is continuing its traffic safety initiative this week, targeting busy Houston area highways
Deputies said the motorcyclist went over the ramp on Hwy 99 and died upon impact. The ramp was shut down as a result while authorities investigate the deadly crash.
All northbound lanes of the US-59 frontage road at SH-99 in Sugar Land are closed after an 18-wheeler crashed, spilling a load of gravel all over the road.
What started out as a major crash resulting in a total freeway shutdown early Thursday morning has ended with the roadway reopened, as Houston police continue to investigate how it all went down.
If getting around Houston isn’t tough enough already, traffic could get a little bit worse.
The mainlanes on IH-10 East Freeway were closed following a two-vehicle crash Wednesday afternoon.
Drivers who plan to use the I-69 / Hwy. 59 corridor this weekend should prepare for significant traffic adjustments on June 21, 2025, as the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has announced a lane closure for maintenance work.
Several eastbound lanes of the Northwest Freeway are closed after an 18-wheeler crashed into the concrete barrier in the HOV lane.
Multiple people were left injured in a major crash in the southbound lanes of the IH-45 Freeway, south of West Bay Area Boulevard on Wednesday, according to Webster Police Department.
The City of Houston is tackling the road rage and aggressive driving problem on highways on Highway 288 and the South Loop (I-610) on Tuesday.