LINN, TEXAS — A single-driver tractor-trailer crash east of Edinburg turned fatal Tuesday afternoon when the rig left FM 186 near Linn, struck a pole and a tree, and then became engulfed in flames, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety. Photo credit: Texas Department of Transportation. DPS said the crash happened around 12:32 p.m. on FM 186 east of U.S. 281, east of Linn. A 2016 Freightliner truck tractor occupied by one driver was traveling eastbound on FM 186...

SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY, CALIFORNIA — A 21-year-old truck driver accused of triggering a deadly crash involving multiple vehicles and at least one other semi-truck on westbound Interstate 10 appeared in court Monday wearing a Sikh turban—a request that had not been granted during his earlier court appearances. The hearing drew attention not only because of the deadly October pileup tied to his big rig, but also because Monday’s proceeding was delayed for hours while officials...

CAJON PASS, CALIFORNIA — A SigAlert was issued Monday morning after a semi-truck jackknifed and overturned on southbound Interstate 15 in the Cajon Pass, blocking multiple lanes and triggering major delays through the pass following a crash involving at least three vehicles. Photo credit: Asia Loera The incident was reported at approximately 10:05 a.m. on January 5, 2026, and included a semi-truck and a gray Honda Accord, with a third vehicle believed to also be involved....

DRIGGS, IDAHO — A deadly 2023 head-on collision between a Tesla Model X and an oncoming tractor-trailer is back in the spotlight this week because a new lawsuit filed December 23 was recently moved into federal court, accusing Tesla’s driver-assistance system of letting the vehicle cross the center line and slam into the big rig. According to the newly filed complaint, the crash happened shortly before 10 p.m. on Idaho State Highway 33 as the Tesla traveled east into a gentle...

BEND, OREGON — Bend’s notoriously low railroad bridge near Murphy Road claimed another semi-truck Monday afternoon when an enclosed tractor-trailer struck the overpass and became wedged underneath, triggering a full closure of Brosterhous Road in both directions as crews worked for hours to free the rig. Photo credit: KTVZ Bend Police said the crash happened at 1:43 p.m. on Brosterhous Road near Murphy Road and Caldera High School, a location known for repeated bridge...

SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY, CALIFORNIA — A semi-truck hauling a 53-foot trailer shut down both lanes of Highway 46 Monday morning after the driver attempted a U-turn near the Cholame Y interchange, according to the California Highway Patrol. Photo credit: CHP Templeton CHP said the incident happened around 9:51 a.m. on Highway 46 just east of Highway 41, where the big rig ended up stuck across the roadway while trying to turn around. CHP’s Templeton Office reported the...

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS — A crash involving a tractor-trailer and a garbage dump truck shut down part of the Bishop Ford Freeway Monday afternoon after a semi struck an overpass and its trailer detached, Illinois State Police said. Photo credit: abc7chicago Illinois State Police said troopers responded around 4:30 p.m. to southbound Interstate 94 at 127th Street, where a tractor-trailer hit the Norfolk Southern Bridge overpass. Police said the impact caused the empty trailer to...

PLACER COUNTY, CALIFORNIA — The California Highway Patrol issued a public safety announcement after a commercial truck attempted to travel down Yankee Jim’s, a one-lane gravel road between Foresthill Road and Interstate 80, despite the route being widely known as extremely difficult to navigate—even for smaller vehicles. Photo credit: CHP - Auburn CHP urged commercial drivers and all motorists to confirm GPS and phone-map routes before committing to them, especially...

SAVANNAH, GEORGIA — A tractor-trailer caught fire and crashed into overhead highway signs on Interstate 16 eastbound near downtown Savannah Monday morning, forcing a full closure of the eastbound lanes and disrupting a major route into the city. Photo credit: Savannah Fire Department Authorities said I-16 eastbound was shut down around 9 a.m. from Interstate 516 at the Lynes Parkway exit into downtown Savannah as Savannah Fire crews responded to heavy smoke and flames coming...

ST. JOHNS COUNTY, FLORIDA — A major crash involving a cabbage-hauling semi-truck triggered a large fire and heavy damage to a second vehicle on I-95 northbound at mile marker 307, between State Road 206 and State Road 207, forcing officials to shut down both northbound and southbound lanes as emergency crews responded. Photo credit: St. Johns County Fire Rescue Responders reported a two-vehicle crash with an active fire from the semi-truck and significant damage to the other...

OHIO - A loaded tractor-trailer driver who followed GPS directions ended up on the wrong road, turning what initially looked like a clear route into a major problem when conditions deteriorated ahead. Photo credit: Bills Towing & Recovery Photo credit: Bills Towing & Recovery According to the recovery crew, the driver continued for nearly 1.5 miles before the situation worsened and the tractor-trailer became stuck in a creek, leaving the rig immobilized and unable to...

ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI — A semi-truck hauling trash lost control on Interstate 70 East near Exit 249B (Tucker Boulevard / Illinois Avenue) and crashed halfway off an overpass, leaving the trailer hanging and dumping trash onto the lower roadway, causing serious delays and safety concerns. Photo credit: Lanika Lockett Trash scattered across the lanes below, and emergency crews responded to manage the cleanup and assess the area for any potential structural impact. The driver survived...