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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

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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 - 29
Calhoun County, TX - 1
Chambers County, TX - 7
Colorado County, TX - 1
Fort Bend County, TX - 41
Galveston County, TX - 47
Grimes County, TX - 6
Harris County, TX - 1,187
Jackson County, TX - 1
Liberty County, TX - 15
Matagorda County, TX - 2
Montgomery County, TX - 112
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

59-year-old man killed after being struck by vehicle while attempting to cross Highway 59 in Houston, TX

There were no signs of intoxication shown by the driver and they were released after questioning with no charges. The man died at the scene of the crash.
Date: 
Monday, September 8, 2014
Roadway: 
State Highway 59
City: 
Houston, TX
Type: Pedestrian Accident

One child killed, after being struck by an armored van while crossing Lorraine Street at Elysian near downtown Houston.

A child is dead after an accident in north Houston
Date: 
Thursday, April 10, 2014
Roadway: 
Lorraine Street and Elysian
City: 
Houston, TX
Type: Pedestrian Accident

Pedestrian killed in accident on northbound U.S. 59 in Houston

Houston police reported the pedestrian was attempting to cross the freeway when struck by a vehicle. The highway reopened all lanes at 1:28 p.m.
Date: 
Sunday, September 7, 2014
Roadway: 
U.S. 59
City: 
Houston, TX
Type: Pedestrian Accident

Harris County Jailer injured in head-on collision with allegedly DUI driver in Harris County, Texas

The woman, who was allegedly DUI, was transported to the hospital via Life Flight, and her condition was not known. The jailer was transported to a nearby hospital and is in stable condition. Highway 6 was temporarily closed.
Date: 
Friday, September 12, 2014
Roadway: 
Highway 6 near Clay Road
Type: Car Accident
Topics: 
Head-on, DWI - DUI - Alcohol or Drug Use

28-year-old woman killed and 2 injured after 2 vehicles attempt to cross railroad tracks ahead of approaching train in Houston, Texas

The accident occurred around 6:40 p.m. on the 12000 block of Fondren Road. The driver and passenger of the Charger were taken to Ben Taub General Hospital where the 28-year-old woman passenger was pronounced dead.
Date: 
Sunday, September 7, 2014
Roadway: 
Fondren Road
City: 
Houston, TX
Type: Train Accident

Man accidentally steps on gas and crashes his Porsche through the wall of dry cleaners in southwest Houston, Texas

The owner of a Porsche Panamera caused extensive damage to a dry cleaners in southwest Houston Tuesday morning when he accidentally crashed through the wall of the business.  No injuries have been reported.
Date: 
Tuesday, September 9, 2014
Roadway: 
Westheimer at Jeanetta
City: 
Houston, TX
Type: Car Accident

Pilot Marcus Schmitt, 44, killed and Rene Weatherford, injured in small plane crash in San Jacinto County, Texas

One man was killed and another was critically injured during a small plane crash in San Jacinto County Saturday afternoon, authorities said. The plane's pilot, Marcus Schmitt, 44, of Shepherd, died at the scene.
Date: 
Saturday, September 27, 2014
Roadway: 
FM 223
City: 
Shepherd, TX
Type: Aircraft Accident

Sterling Nobles killed when his truck leaves road and crashes into tree.

A man died early Wednesday morning when his pickup veered from the road on a curve, plowed through a ditch and slammed into a tree in northwest Harris County.
Date: 
Tuesday, December 17, 2013
Roadway: 
Hufsmith-Kohrville Road
Type: Truck Accident

Joshua Kelly killed in motorcycle crash on Interstate 45 in Harris County on June 26.

A motorcyclist died early Thursday morning when he hit a guardrail on Interstate 45 and was thrown from his motorcycle onto the freeway where a big rig and other motorists hit him in north Harris County.

Date: 
Wednesday, June 25, 2014
Roadway: 
Interstate 45
City: 
Houston, TX
Type: Motorcycle Accident

Raquel Vasquez-Hernandez, 23, arrested after hit and run crash that killed Allyssa Munoz, Brett Suarez and Carlos Cisneros-Zurita, and injured several others on June 14.

A woman has been arrested after a hit-and-run traffic crash in southeast Houston that killed three people and injured three others.

Date: 
Friday, June 13, 2014
Roadway: 
South Loop East
City: 
Houston, TX
Type: Car Accident

Jose A. Ortega Vasquez, 28, charged with manslaughter in crash that killed two passengers on June 13 on Gulf Freeway.

A driver is facing serious charges after getting into a deadly crash that killed two passengers.

Date: 
Thursday, June 12, 2014
Roadway: 
Gulf Freeway
City: 
Houston, TX
Type: Car Accident

Trameka Fleming, 33, killed in pedestrian accident with hit and run driver on June 8 on Interstate 10 East.

The Harris County Sheriff's Office Traffic Enforcement Division is searching for a driver who fatally struck a pedestrian in east Harris County.

Date: 
Saturday, June 7, 2014
Roadway: 
Interstate 10 East
City: 
Houston, TX
Type: Pedestrian Accident

William Peters killed in motorcycle crash on Northwest Freeway on June 7.

A motorcyclist died Saturday afternoon on the Northwest Freeway when he lost control of his bike.

Date: 
Friday, June 6, 2014
Roadway: 
Northwest Freeway
City: 
Houston, TX
Type: Motorcycle Accident

49 year old woman killed in crash with alleged drunk driver on Gulf Freeway on May 25.

Northbound lanes of the Gulf Freeway near the Hobby Airport exit were closed for six hours Sunday morning as investigators untangled a two-car wreck that ended with the death of one driver and the arrest of the other on charges of intoxicated mans

Date: 
Saturday, May 24, 2014
Roadway: 
Gulf Freeway
City: 
Houston, TX
Type: Car Accident

One person killed on I-45 in Houston on May 25.

Police are investigating a multi-vehicle crash that left one person dead in South Houston.

According to tow drivers at the scene, a dark Chevy Cobalt with two occupants was stopped in the moving inbound lanes on Interstate 45.

Date: 
Saturday, May 24, 2014
Roadway: 
Interstate 45
City: 
Houston, TX
Type: Car Accident