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Crash on Northbound Southwest Freeway at Chimney Rock Blocks Multiple Lanes

Cleanup of spilled scrap metal is keeping northbound lanes closed as police investigate the cause.

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A trailer lost a load of sheet metal at the scene of a crash on Interstate 69 near Chimney Rock Road in Houston on Thursday, July 30, 2026, according to the Harris County Sheriff's Office.

Overview

  • The crash happened Thursday morning when a pickup towing a trailer overturned on northbound I‑69 (Southwest Freeway) at Chimney Rock and scattered a load of scrap metal across lanes.
  • Harris County Sheriff’s Office Lt. Terry Garza and Houston TranStar confirmed the trailer lost its load and showed closures of the right lane, four center lanes and the right shoulder.
  • First responders are on scene conducting debris removal and traffic control, which has left multiple northbound lanes closed during the midday commute.
  • No injuries had been reported in the latest updates and Houston Police Department and HCSO investigators are still working to determine how the crash occurred.
  • The crash continues a string of heavy‑truck incidents in Houston this month that have required extended cleanup and caused significant commuter delays.