Officials have not yet said how or why the crash happened, and drivers are urged to take an alternate route.
HARRIS COUNTY, TX - November 3, 2026
A fiery multi-vehicle crash closed every primary lane of Highway 146 where it passes over Port Road on Tuesday morning, according to the Harris County Precinct 8 Constable's Office. The La Porte Fire Department said multiple vehicles caught fire. No injuries have been reported.
Key Facts
- Date: Tuesday morning, November 3, 2026
- Location: Highway 146 over Port Road, Harris County, Texas
- Type of crash: Multi-vehicle crash involving fire
- Vehicles involved: Multiple vehicles
- Injuries / fatalities: No injuries have been reported
- Responding agencies: Harris County Precinct 8 Constable's Office; La Porte Fire Department
- Reported by: ABC13 Houston
Crash Overview
The Harris County Precinct 8 Constable's Office said the crash involved multiple vehicles on Highway 146 over Port Road on Tuesday morning. As a result, all main lanes of the highway were shut down.
According to the La Porte Fire Department, several of the vehicles caught fire. Deputies with the Precinct 8 Constable's Office said no injuries have been reported.
Aerial images captured by SkyEye13 showed lanes closed in both directions at the scene.
Officials have not said how or why the crash occurred, or how long the closure will last. Few other details have been reported at this time.
Traffic Impact
Main lanes of Highway 146 were closed in both directions near Port Road. No reopening time has been reported, and drivers have been advised to use another route.
If You Were Involved
If you were involved in a crash, consider these general steps:
- Seek medical attention even if you feel fine.
- Document the scene with photos or video if it is safe to do so.
- Exchange information with the other drivers and note any witnesses.
- Request the official crash report from the law enforcement agency that responded.
- Notify your insurer as soon as reasonably possible.
- Consider speaking with a qualified attorney if you were injured or face significant losses.