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2024-04-09 12:04:50 -

“Major traffic delays” hit states in path of totality
States in the path of totality for the solar eclipse have been hit with “major traffic delays” thanks to an influx of travelers to the areas. Roads and highways in Texas, Ohio, Illinois, Michigan, Indiana, Vermont and New Hampshire were reportedly experiencing a flood of motorists from out of state, reported USA Today. Oklahoma officials reported that a 7:30...

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2022-10-10 21:50:32 -

‘Profound delays’ ahead as Georgia DOT begins 8 month lane closures on I-285 in Atlanta
The Georgia Department of Transportion (GDOT) is warning driver to expect several months worth of heavy traffic delays due to lane closures on a busy interstate in the metro Atlanta area. Starting on Saturday, October 8, GDOT will close one lane of I-285 eastbound between Roswell Road and Ashford Dunwoody Road for a bridge construction project. Approximately one week later,...

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2025-11-18 19:12:10 -

Big rig hauling propane cylinders breaks apart in collision, causing major delays
STEVINSON, Calif. — A big rig carrying propane cylinders was involved in a minor-injury collision Monday night at the intersection of State Route 165 and State Route 140, causing significant traffic delays, according to the California Highway Patrol’s Merced office. CHP said the force of the impact caused the truck’s cab to separate from the trailer, scattering propane...

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2022-10-13 22:27:24 -

Expect delays on I-70 through Glenwood Canyon as crews remove scorched semi truck
The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) is asking drivers to expect delays on I-70 in Glenwood Canyon on Thursday as crews work to remove a truck that crashed on Wednesday. The crash occurred around 6 a.m. on October 12 on I-70 at mile marker 118 near No Name, leaving the truck perched on a concrete barrier. Colorado State troopers are still investigating the events that...

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2022-05-25 21:48:22 -

Here are the worst times and corridors for traffic delays during Memorial Day weekend
Researchers with AAA are predicting a busy holiday travel weekend ahead — here’s what you can expect in terms of increased traffic. AAA predicts that 39.2 million people will travel 50 miles or more over the Memorial Day holiday weekend, an increase of 8.3% over 2021. INRIX, a traffic data partner of AAA, predicts that “drivers in major U.S. metros could experience...

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2025-06-27 00:00:00 -

I-80 Travel Alert: Superload Transformer Move to Cause Delays Starting June 30
LARAMIE, Wyo. – The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is advising I-80 motorists to prepare for major slowdowns beginning Monday, June 30, as a massive superload carrying a transformer will be transported from Laramie to Medicine Bow. The superload is 385 feet long, 26 feet wide, 17'3" tall, and weighs 1,484,000 pounds. Due to its size, both lanes of travel will be used, and...

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2025-12-29 17:01:09 -

Jackknifed Tractor-Trailer Spills Fuel, Triggers HazMat Response and Hours-Long Delays on I-77 in Huntersville
HUNTERSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA — A jackknifed tractor-trailer crash with a fuel spill caused major delays on Interstate 77 South in Huntersville Monday morning, blocking two lanes and prompting a hazardous materials response as crews worked to pump fuel from the truck and clear the roadway. According to the North Carolina Department of Transportation, the wreck happened around 9:45 a.m....

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2025-10-03 16:01:12 -

Major Delays for Truckers After System Crash Shuts Down NY/Canada Border
LEWISTON, N.Y. — A computer system failure caused significant delays and disruptions at two key New York–Canada border crossings, halting commercial truck traffic for nearly two days. The issue began late on Monday, September 29th, at both the Peace Bridge near Buffalo and the Lewiston-Queenston Bridge near Lewiston. According to WGRZ, the disruption was caused by a failed system...

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2026-01-28 16:45:14 -

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...

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2025-10-14 14:42:42 -

Overturned tractor-trailer causes major traffic delays on I-495 in Chevy Chase
CHEVY CHASE, Md. — A multi-vehicle crash involving two tractor-trailers caused heavy delays on Interstate 495 Tuesday morning after one of the trucks overturned near Connecticut Avenue, officials said. The collision occurred on the inner loop of the Capital Beltway between Connecticut Avenue and Georgia Avenue, according to FOX 5 DC. The overturned truck blocked several lanes, leaving...

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2026-01-28 16:19:37 -

“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...

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2026-01-18 23:58:46 -

18-Wheeler Spills Pallets, Oil and Honey Buns After Hitting Wall on I-30 in Downtown Dallas
DALLAS, TEXAS — All westbound lanes of Interstate 30 near downtown Dallas were shut down Sunday morning after an 18-wheeler crashed and spilled pallets, oil, and honey buns across the roadway, according to the Dallas County Sheriff’s Office and TxDOT. The Dallas County Sheriff’s Office said deputies responded around 6 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 18, to a crash in the westbound lanes of...

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2026-01-06 16:48:45 -

53-Foot Semi Gets Stuck in Mud Attempting U-Turn, Blocking Both Lanes of Highway 46 Near Cholame Y
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...

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2026-01-03 20:07:15 -

59-Year-Old Man Killed After Exiting SUV and Being Hit by Semi-Truck on E-470 Shoulder
ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO — A 59-year-old man was killed late Friday morning after being struck by a semi-truck in the northbound lanes of E-470 near the Gartell exit, prompting a full closure of northbound traffic between Jordan Road and Parker Road while troopers investigated and crews cleared the scene. Photo credit: CBS The crash happened at approximately 11:42 a.m. Friday on...

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2026-01-31 21:52:18 -

76,000 Pounds of Potatoes Spill Across I-15 After Two Semis and Car Collide North of Las Vegas
MESQUITE AREA, NEVADA — A collision involving two semi tractor-trailers and a passenger vehicle left an estimated 76,000 pounds of potatoes scattered across Interstate 15 early Friday morning, Jan. 30, briefly shutting down lanes as crews worked to clear the roadway. Nevada State Police said the crash happened around 5:30 a.m. on I-15 south of Mesquite, roughly 100 miles north of Las...

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2026-03-02 18:40:06 -

Atlanta Rush Hour Snarled for Hours After Tractor-Trailer Hits Median on I-285, Strikes Vehicle in Opposite Lanes, and Leaks Fuel Across Interstate
ATLANTA, GEORGIA — A tractor-trailer crash on Interstate 285 near MLK Jr. Drive brought Atlanta rush-hour traffic to a standstill Monday morning, causing hours of delays in both directions after the truck struck the median and collided with a vehicle in the southbound lanes, leaking fuel onto the roadway. The crash prompted Georgia Department of Transportation crews to temporarily shut...

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2026-01-19 17:26:27 -

Big Rig Fire Erupts After Fuel Tank Explosion on Southbound I-15 Near Halloran Springs and CHP Logs Cite Earlier 90 MPH Report
HALLORAN SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA — A semi-truck was fully engulfed in flames Sunday night after its fuel tank exploded on southbound Interstate 15 near Halloran Springs, prompting a large emergency response and major traffic delays, according to California Highway Patrol radio logs. The incident was reported at approximately 8:13 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026, near mile marker 147.20, south of...

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2025-07-09 16:12:55 -

Box Truck Rolls Onto Median, Lands on Car in I-95 Pawtucket Crash
PAWTUCKET, R.I. — A box truck and a car were involved in a dramatic rollover crash on Interstate 95 North in Pawtucket early Tuesday morning, sending both drivers to the hospital with minor injuries, according to Rhode Island State Police. The collision happened just before 6:30 a.m. near Exit 41B (School Street). Police said the box truck was traveling in the low-speed lane when it...

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2026-01-30 17:59:38 -

Car Crushed Against Median as Tractor-Trailer Blocks I-95 North in Newton
NEWTON, Mass. — Interstate 95 northbound in Newton was shut down late Tuesday morning following what officials described as a serious multi-vehicle crash that left a tractor-trailer blocking all northbound travel lanes and caused major traffic backups. The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) said in a social media post at 11:40 a.m. that the crash was causing...

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