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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

Go here to read about recent accidents in Houston:

Houston pedestrian accidents;

Houston car accidents;

Houston motorcycle accidents;

Houston bicycle accidents;

Houston bus accidents;

Houston boating accidents;

Houston train accidents;

Houston aircraft accidents;

Houston truck accidents.

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.

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10
Percent of U.S: 
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State: 
Texas

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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.  

Accident reports by county

Aransas County, TX - 5
Austin County, TX - 3
Brazoria County, TX - 28
Calhoun County, TX - 1
Chambers County, TX - 7
Colorado County, TX - 1
Fort Bend County, TX - 41
Galveston County, TX - 46
Grimes County, TX - 5
Harris County, TX - 1,173
Jackson County, TX - 1
Liberty County, TX - 14
Matagorda County, TX - 2
Montgomery County, TX - 111
Polk County, TX - 10
San Jacinto County, TX - 3
Walker County, TX - 8
Waller County, TX - 9
Washington County, TX - 3
Wharton County, TX - 5

Most recent accident reports

Man killed while making cable repair in Brazoria County, after trench collapse buries him.

A worker attempting to repair an underground cable has reportedly died overnight in a Brazoria County trench collapse.

The accident happened about 9:15 p.m. Feb. 7 near Almeda School Road and Croix.

Date: 
Thursday, February 6, 2014
Roadway: 
Almeda School Road
City: 
Rosharon, TX
Type: Other Type of Accident

Two men killed, one woman in critical condition at hospital, after two car crash near intersection in Harris County.

A violent crash left two people dead and shut down part of FM 1960 for hours Friday morning.

The crash closed all lanes of FM 1960 near the intersection of Wortham Boulevard through the morning rush hour.

Date: 
Thursday, February 6, 2014
Roadway: 
FM 1960 near the intersection of Wortham Boulevard
City: 
Houston, TX
Type: Car Accident

Woman arrested for DUI after striking police car and crashing into ditch while driving the wrong way on a street in Harris County.

Houston police arrested a woman Thursday morning after officers said she drove the wrong way on the road and crashed into a patrol car.
Date: 
Wednesday, February 5, 2014
Roadway: 
Almeda Street
City: 
Houston, TX
Type: Car Accident
Topics: 
Wrong-way Crash, Police and Government Vehicles, DWI - DUI - Alcohol or Drug Use

3 vehicle crash blocks North Freeway lanes, causing delays and back-ups for morning commuters.

All inbound lanes of the North Freeway have reopened at Airtex Boulevard after a three-vehicle accident.

The accident was reported around 7 a.m. Wednesday, according to Houston TranStar.

Date: 
Tuesday, February 4, 2014
Roadway: 
North Freeway
City: 
Houston, TX
Type: Car Accident

Woman in her 20's with two children in car crashes into plasma center causing minor injuries to two donors in Harris County, Texas

Authorities are trying to figure out why a car crashed into a plasma center in southwest Houston. It happened around 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Grifols donor center located in the 8400 block of W. Bellfort near S. Gessner.
Date: 
Tuesday, February 4, 2014
Roadway: 
W. Bellfort near S. Gessner
City: 
Houston, TX
Type: Car Accident
Topics: 
Property Damage, Children/Minors Involved

Fernando Razo arrested for DWI and manslaugter after two car crash kills 19-year-old woman in Harris County.

Police said a woman is dead and a man is facing charges after a drunk driving crash in southwest Houston.

It happened at around 8 p.m. Sunday in the 9800 block of South Kirkwood.

Date: 
Saturday, February 1, 2014
Roadway: 
South Kirkwood
City: 
Houston, TX
Type: Car Accident

Man killed after his car is struck by pickup on Maxey at Wood Bayou in Harris County, Texas

A suspected drunken driver was arrested after a 45-year-old man died in a traffic crash early Thursday morning in northeast Houston.
Date: 
Wednesday, January 29, 2014
Roadway: 
Maxey at Wood Bayou
City: 
Houston, TX
Type: Car Accident
Topics: 
DWI - DUI - Alcohol or Drug Use, Right of Way/Failure to Yield

One person killed, 3 others seriously injured after speeding truck crashes into freeway column in Harris County.

A Good Samaritan helped save a group of people before their truck caught on fire following an accident in Northeast Houston.

Date: 
Sunday, January 26, 2014
Roadway: 
Eastex Freeway exit ramp
City: 
Houston, TX
Type: Truck Accident

Channea Ou killed after jumping or falling from Gulf Freeway guardrail to service road below.

A death investigation is underway after an accident on the Gulf Freeway.

Date: 
Sunday, January 26, 2014
Roadway: 
Gulf Freeway
City: 
Houston, TX
Type: Pedestrian Accident

One driver injured, the other arrested for DUI after two pickups collide on E. FM 1960 in Harris County, Texas

A suspected drunken driver was taken into custody after an accident in northeast Harris County. It happened around 11:30 p.m. Monday on E. FM 1960 near Timber Forest.
Date: 
Sunday, January 26, 2014
Roadway: 
E. FM 1960
City: 
Houston, TX
Type: Car Accident
Topics: 
DWI - DUI - Alcohol or Drug Use

Motorcyclist killed after collision with tractor-trailer in dense fog in Liberty County, Texas

Dense fog could be to blame in a fatal motorcycle crash on Monday in west Liberty County, officials said. The crash occurred about 7 a.m. on FM 1960 at CR 611 near Dayton, according to the Liberty County Sheriff's Office.
Date: 
Sunday, January 26, 2014
Roadway: 
Liberty Co.
City: 
Dayton, TX
Type: Motorcycle Accident
Topics: 
Weather Conditions

Osvaldo Chojolan Xicara arrested after two car crash leaves one person killed in Harris County.

Charges have been filed against a suspected drunken driver who police said caused a fatal crash in southwest Harris County.

It happened around 3:40 p.m. Saturday in the 10700 block of Rockley.

Date: 
Friday, January 24, 2014
Roadway: 
Rockley St.
City: 
Houston, TX
Type: Car Accident

Woman killed in Harris County after losing control of pickup and rolling over several times.

A woman was killed in a rollover crash in northwest Harris County early Thursday morning.

Deputies said the woman who died was speeding northbound on Cypress Rosehill near Manor Bend just after 1 a.m.

Date: 
Wednesday, January 22, 2014
Roadway: 
Cypress Rosehill near Manor Bend
City: 
Houston, TX
Type: Car Accident

Motorcyclist killed after police chase leads to collision with car in Montgomery County.

Authorities are investigating a deadly wreck Thursday morning.

Officials said it all started with a police chase involving a motorcycle. The chase came to an end at Texas 494 Loop and E. Martin Drive around 7:30 a.m.

Date: 
Wednesday, January 22, 2014
Roadway: 
Texas 494 Loop and E. Martin Drive
City: 
Porter, TX
Type: Motorcycle Accident

Muti-car crash causes traffic mess in Harris County.

A five-vehicle wreck shut down the inbound lanes of Westheimer at Blue Willow Road Tuesday afternoon.

Emergency crews and tow trucks responded to the scene around 12:30 p.m.

Date: 
Monday, January 20, 2014
Roadway: 
Westheimer at Blue Willow Road
City: 
Houston, TX
Type: Car Accident