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2026-01-17 17:26:02 -

56-Year-Old Truck Driver Dies After Strong Winds Tip Semi Into Median on I-80 Near Weston
WESTON, IOWA — A semi-truck tipped over on Interstate 80 in western Iowa as winter weather and strong winds moved through the area, killing the driver, according to the Iowa State Patrol. The crash happened on I-80 westbound at mile marker 12, south of Weston, officials said. According to a state patrol crash report, the semi was struck by strong winds, causing the driver to lose...

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2025-10-28 17:48:04 -

Iowa Troopers Find Cracked Rim and Firearm Violation During ‘Routine Permit Check’ on Oversized Load
DES MOINES, Iowa — What began as a simple permit inspection turned into a multi-violation stop after Iowa State Patrol Commercial Motor Vehicle Unit (ISPCMVU) troopers uncovered both mechanical and firearm violations on a truck hauling an oversized load. The incident occurred during a routine commercial vehicle check, where officers discovered that the driver did not have the proper...

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2026-03-16 17:31:43 -

Iowa Truck Driver Traveled Eight Miles Unaware of Two Missing Tires and Seized Dual Wheels on Trailer — Troopers Issue Urgent Equipment Warning
IOWA — Iowa State Patrol troopers are urging commercial drivers to inspect their equipment after a semi-truck was found traveling on I-80/35 for approximately eight miles with two missing tires and a seized set of dual tires on the trailer. On Monday, March 16, 2026, the Iowa State Patrol Commercial Motor Vehicle Unit inspected the commercial truck along I-80/35 and discovered the...

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2026-01-22 16:36:46 -

Two I-35 Semi Overturns Reported as Wind Gusts Hammer Southwest Iowa and Nebraska and Drivers Say Slowing Down Isn’t Enough
COUNCIL BLUFFS, IOWA — Strong wind gusts sweeping through Nebraska and Southwest Iowa are increasing the risk of tractor-trailers overturning, with Iowa State Patrol reporting multiple semi rollovers along Interstate 35 as drivers warn the conditions can quickly become dangerous. Iowa State Patrol said at least two semi-trucks flipped on I-35 — one near Ellsworth and another...

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