Snowy Roads Blamed for Multiple Semi Crashes in Summit and Lake Counties as Delays Build on I-76 and I-90
NORTHEAST OHIO — Several semi-truck crashes snarled traffic across the region Tuesday as wintry weather, ongoing snowfall, and cold temperatures created hazardous road conditions in Summit and Lake counties, officials said.
In Summit County, video obtained from the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) appears to show two separate semi-truck crashes along I-76 West. The footage shows a semi already lodged in the guardrail, indicating an earlier crash in the area, before capturing...
Two Semis Crash Through Same Guardrail on I-76 in Summit County 30 Minutes Apart; Second Narrowly Misses First
SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO — Two separate semi-trucks crashed through the same guardrail and into the woods along I-76 westbound in Summit County Tuesday, with the second wreck happening just over 30 minutes after the first and narrowly missing the already-crashed truck, according to reports.
The first crash happened around 11:30 a.m. on I-76 West after CR-18. Just over a half hour later, a second semi-truck crashed through the same guardrail in the same area and nearly struck the first semi...
Oil Tanker Overturns in Stonington, Spilling 300 Gallons of Hydraulic Fluid, Causing I-95 Delays
STONINGTON, CONNECTICUT — An overturned oil tanker crash shut down Interstate 95 northbound Tuesday morning near Exit 91, prompting an environmental response after officials said roughly 300 gallons of hydraulic fluid spilled onto the highway shoulder.
Photo credit: Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
Connecticut State Police said the crash, involving a tractor-trailer, happened before 7 a.m. and initially no injuries were reported. Troopers urged...
“It May Look Wet, But It’s Ice” ISP Warns as Overturned Semi Blocks I-465 Northbound on Indy’s West Side
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA — An overturned semi-truck and trailer shut down multiple lanes of I-465 northbound on Indianapolis’ west side late Monday morning, leaving traffic squeezed past the wreckage as crews worked an extended cleanup in dangerous cold-weather conditions.
Photo credit: fox59
The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) reported the crash happened shortly after 10 a.m. on I-465 northbound between Rockville Road and Washington Street. Several lanes were...
Virginia State Police Respond to 506 Crashes After Weekend Ice Storm With 38 Injury Wrecks and Two Fatal Crashes
RICHMOND, VIRGINIA — Virginia State Police say they have responded to more than 500 crashes statewide as dangerous snow and ice from a weekend winter storm continues to impact road conditions across the Commonwealth.
State police said the storm moved in on Saturday, Jan. 24, bringing snow, sleet, and freezing rain that quickly turned to ice. Officials warned the icy conditions may linger for several more days due to continued frigid temperatures.
As of 4 p.m. Monday, Jan. 26, VSP...
Hundreds Stranded on I-20 in North Louisiana Start Moving as Crews Clear Ice While Black Ice and Debris Still Threaten Drivers
LINCOLN PARISH, LOUISIANA — Hundreds of motorists who were stranded for hours — and in some cases days — along Interstate 20 in north Louisiana are beginning to see relief as traffic slowly resumes, state and local officials said Tuesday, though dangerous conditions remain due to lingering ice, debris, and downed trees.
Photo credit: Louisiana State Police
Ruston Mayor Ronny Walker said late Monday that “hundreds” of drivers were stuck in frigid temperatures...
Tractor-Trailer Overturns on I-85 South Near Concord Blocking All Lanes for Hours as Crews Work a Possible Leak
CONCORD, NORTH CAROLINA — A tractor-trailer rollover in Cabarrus County caused major delays Tuesday morning and forced a shutdown of Interstate 85 South near Concord as crews worked to clear the wreck and address a suspected fuel spill.
Officials said the crash happened around 7:30 a.m. near George W. Liles Parkway. I-85 South reopened just before noon, after being completely shut down in the area for several hours.
During the closure, traffic slowed significantly as drivers were...
Semi Driver Says He Moved Just Half a Mile in 8.5 Hours in the Freezing 20-Degree Ruston-Area Traffic Standstill While No Officers Checked on Drivers
RUSTON, LOUISIANA — A truck driver stranded in freezing conditions near Ruston says traffic barely moved for most of the day, leaving motorists stuck for hours with little indication of when help or relief would reach their stretch of roadway.
Jameyson MacDonald told KTBS he had been nearly motionless in his semi-truck, inching forward only slightly as vehicles remained backed up.
“I’ve moved literally half a mile in about eight and a half hours,” MacDonald said....
26-Year-Old Driver Cited for Speeding on Snowy Road as Tractor-Trailer Hits Guardrail and Jackknifes on I-81 South Near McGraw
McGRAW, NEW YORK — A tractor-trailer jackknifed on Interstate 81 southbound in snowy conditions early Tuesday, blocking both southbound lanes for several hours, according to State Police.
Troopers said the crash happened around 12:30 a.m. near mile marker 49.9, south of Exit 50 (Polkville/McGraw). Investigators said the driver was traveling too fast for a snow-covered roadway and failed to maintain his lane. The tractor-trailer went off the road, struck a guardrail, and then...
Weather Not to Blame as Tractor-Trailer Overturns and Blocks US 50 Westbound Near Berlin for Hours
BERLIN, MARYLAND — An overturned tractor-trailer brought traffic to a standstill on U.S. Route 50 westbound near Berlin Monday, forcing the closure of all westbound lanes as crews worked the scene, according to Maryland State Police.
MSP said troopers were called just after 11 a.m. on Jan. 26 to westbound U.S. 50 near Route 113 for a reported single-vehicle crash. When they arrived, police found a tractor-trailer overturned. Troopers said no one was injured.
Investigators said the...
Semi Slams Into Arkansas State Police Cruiser on I-40 in Van Buren as Trooper Stands Outside Assisting Driver
VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS — An Arkansas State Police trooper was not injured after a tractor-trailer struck and destroyed his patrol vehicle while he was assisting at the scene of a crash on Interstate 40 during winter weather conditions early Monday, officials said.
A spokesperson for ASP confirmed that the trooper was working a wreck on I-40 in Van Buren on Jan. 26 when the tractor-trailer hit his marked patrol unit. Authorities said the trooper was outside the cruiser at the time,...
Passenger Caught Sitting in a Folding Lawn Chair Without a Seatbelt in a Commercial Vehicle During Tracy Traffic Stop as CHP Issues Citation
SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY, CALIFORNIA — The California Highway Patrol issued a citation after troopers stopped a commercial vehicle in the Tracy area and found a front-seat passenger using a lawn chair instead of the manufacturer-installed seat, according to CHP’s Tracy Division.
CHP said the traffic stop occurred on Jan. 24, 2026, at the intersection of 11th Street and Grant Line Road. Troopers reported the right-front passenger was seated in a folding lawn chair and was not wearing a...
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