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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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Percent of U.S: 
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State: 
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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 - 1,163
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

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

Deputy Jason Denham critically injured, five others hurt, after 3 car crash.

A deputy is in critical condition after a traffic crash Tuesday morning on the North Sam Houston Parkway in northeast Harris County.

The crash forced officials to shut down the westbound toll road.

Date: 
Monday, January 20, 2014
Roadway: 
Beltway 8 near Wilson Road
City: 
Houston, TX
Type: Car Accident

One man killed, another injured after motorcycle crash on I-45.

One man was killed and another was injured Sunday night in a motorcycle crash on Interstate 45 in north Harris County.

The wreck happened about 7 p.m. on the North Freeway near FM 1960, according to the Harris County Sheriff's Office.

Date: 
Saturday, January 18, 2014
Roadway: 
I-45
City: 
Houston, TX
Type: Motorcycle Accident

Johnny Lopez dies, wife Rachel Lopez injured after their motorcycle crashes into curb.

A motorcyclist died of fatal injuries after he crashed into a concrete curb in southeast Houston early Sunday morning.

Date: 
Saturday, January 18, 2014
Roadway: 
East Sam Houston Parkway
City: 
Houston, TX
Type: Motorcycle Accident

Man killed in single car roll-over accident on I-10.

A 64-year-old man died Thursday night in a traffic crash when he was thrown from his car when it rolled over on Interstate 10 in east Harris County.

Date: 
Wednesday, January 15, 2014
Roadway: 
I-10
City: 
Houston, TX
Type: Car Accident

Small helicopter crashes at Hook Airport. No injuries reported.

No injuries were reported when a helicopter crashed Thursday morning at a Spring airport. At around 11:30 a.m., a helicopter crashed at Hooks Airport in northwest Harris County.
Date: 
Wednesday, January 15, 2014
Roadway: 
Hooks Airport
City: 
Spring, TX
Type: Aircraft Accident
Topics: 
Helicopter Accident

Pedestrian struck and killed by van.

Police are investigating a fatal auto-pedestrian crash in southwest Houston.

It happened just before 10 a.m. Wednesday in the 9200 block of Bellaire Boulevard near Corporate Drive.

Date: 
Tuesday, January 14, 2014
Roadway: 
Bellaire Boulevard
City: 
Houston, TX
Type: Pedestrian Accident

Man killed after losing control of car, crashing into ditch and utility pole.

A man is dead after crashing his car into a power pole in northwest Harris County.

Date: 
Tuesday, January 14, 2014
Roadway: 
West Little York and Petro Park
City: 
Houston, TX
Type: Car Accident

Woman killed after crashing into backyard and tree at high speed.

Authorities are investigating what caused a deadly crash in northwest Harris County.

Date: 
Tuesday, January 14, 2014
Roadway: 
Champion Forest Drive
City: 
Houston, TX
Type: Car Accident

Motorcyclist critically injured, transported to hospital, after running red light and crashing into SUV.

A motorcyclist was rushed to an area hospital after crashing into an SUV in northeast Houston.

It happened around 8:30 p.m. Tuesday on Aldine Bender at Aldine Westfield.

Date: 
Monday, January 13, 2014
Roadway: 
Aldine Bender at Aldine Westfield
City: 
Houston, TX
Type: Motorcycle Accident

6 students on school bus taken to hospital as a precaution after the bus was rear-ended by car in Humble, Texas

Several Humble ISD elementary students were injured Tuesday morning after their school bus was involved in an accident in northwest Harris County. The district said the accident happened around 7:45 p.m. on FM 1960 near W. Lake Houston.
Date: 
Monday, January 13, 2014
Roadway: 
FM 1960 near W. Lake Houston
City: 
Humble, TX
Type: Bus Accident
Topics: 
Rear-End Collisions, School Bus