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2026-01-30 16:46:15 -

“Wrong-Way” Semi on Tulsa’s BA Expressway Drove Back to the 129th Ramp After Avoiding a Kia and Jackknifing in Snow
TULSA, Okla. — Drivers across Tulsa were alarmed earlier this week after videos and reports circulated showing a semi-truck traveling the wrong direction on the Broken Arrow Expressway (BA Expressway). On January 29, 2026, the Tulsa Police Department released the truck’s dash cam footage to explain what happened, saying the semi ended up facing the opposite way after a jackknife on...

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2026-02-04 19:19:00 -

16 Cattle Killed After Semi-Truck Hauling 28 Overturns on Las Vegas Spaghetti Bowl Ramp
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA — More than a dozen cattle died after a semi-truck hauling livestock overturned overnight on a major interchange in Las Vegas known as the Spaghetti Bowl, according to Nevada Highway Patrol. Troopers responded around 12:30 a.m. Wednesday to a rollover on the I-15 south to I-11 south transition ramp. Police say the semi was carrying 28 cattle when it rolled over....

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2025-09-29 16:54:08 -

Amazon Semi Flips on Raleigh Off-Ramp, Fuel Spill Shuts Down I-440 Ramp for Hours
RALEIGH, N.C. – A truck driver operating an Amazon Prime big rig lost control and overturned the entire vehicle while attempting to exit I-440 westbound in Raleigh on Sunday afternoon, causing a fuel spill and major traffic delays. The incident occurred around 2:15 p.m. on the I-440 westbound off-ramp to New Bern Avenue, a sharp curve connecting to U.S. 64 Business. According to...

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2021-01-12 13:33:05 -

Colorado troopers warn truckers after runaway semi almost hits top of escape ramp
Colorado State troopers are warning truck drivers about the dangers of mountain driving after one driver was forced to use a runway ramp over the weekend. The incident happened on I-70 on the west side of the Eisenhower Johnson Memorial Tunnels near Silverthorne, Colorado, on January 10. “Even with clear road conditions, please consider steep grades on the I-70 Mountain corridor on...

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2025-10-10 17:20:28 -

Lumber spills across NJ Turnpike entrance ramp after tractor-trailer overturns in Edison
EDISON, N.J. — A tractor-trailer overturned Friday morning, spilling a large load of lumber onto Interstate 287 near the New Jersey Turnpike entrance ramp, causing major traffic delays, officials said. The crash occurred around 10:30 a.m. at the entry plaza for Exit 10, blocking lanes for drivers trying to merge onto the turnpike. Southbound traffic on I-287 backed up for more than a...

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2025-12-22 16:54:55 -

MDOT Reopens Grand Rapids Ramp Weeks After 140,000-Pound Gravel Semi Caused Major Damage
GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN — The ramp from westbound Interstate 196 to southbound U.S. 131 in Grand Rapids has reopened after being closed since a semi-truck crash on December 2 that caused what the Michigan Department of Transportation described as very significant damage. MDOT also reported that the ramp from northbound U.S. 131 to eastbound Interstate 196 is open, improving post-holiday...

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2026-01-13 18:16:50 -

Metal Sheets Penetrate Semi Cab After Load Shift on I-90 to I-405 Ramp in Bellevue
BELLEVUE, WASHINGTON — A truck driver escaped without injury after a load shift caused metal sheets to penetrate the back of a semi-truck’s cab on a freeway ramp in the Bellevue area, according to the Washington State Patrol. Photo credit: WSP Washington State Patrol troopers responded on Jan. 12, 2026, to the connection from I-90 westbound to I-405 for a crash involving a...

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2024-04-15 10:35:17 -

Newly opened net truck arrestor ramp first of its kind in Virginia
A new net truck arrestor ramp has opened in the state of Virginia, making it the first to be built in the state. The new arrestor ramp was constructed on Rockfish Gap Turnpike on Afton Mountain in Nelson County. The ramp cost $5.5 million to build and features 10 stainless steel nets designed to safely stop a tractor trailer weighing up to 98,000 pounds traveling at 98...

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2025-12-23 19:31:55 -

Oklahoma Troopers Shoot 50 Loose Chickens After Semi Carrying Poultry Crashes on I-240 Ramp in Oklahoma City
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA — Oklahoma Highway Patrol officials said troopers shot chickens that got loose after a crash involving a semi-trailer transporting chickens on a westbound Interstate 240 ramp to southbound Interstate 44 Tuesday morning, after authorities said the loose animals became a danger to motorists. Photo credit: KOCO 5 Authorities said a semi-trailer containing chickens...

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2025-05-19 21:49:47 -

One Year of Runaway Ramp Moments: Traffic Cam Highlights from I-24 in Marion, Tennessee
MARION, Tenn. — Over the past year, the runaway truck ramp on I-24 in Marion County has seen its fair share of dramatic moments. Used primarily by semi trucks descending Monteagle Mountain, the ramp also occasionally catches unsuspecting four-wheelers. We've compiled a curated list of traffic camera footage from April 2024 to May 2025, showcasing some of the most notable ramp uses. This...

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2025-07-03 16:31:27 -

Car Trapped Under Publix Semi-Truck Near Pine Ridge Road in Collier County
COLLIER COUNTY, Fla. — Deputies responded early Thursday morning to a vehicle entrapment crash involving a Publix semi-truck near the entrance ramp of Pine Ridge Road westbound onto Interstate 75. The Collier County Sheriff’s Office reported that the crash was called in at 6:20 a.m. Responding crews found a passenger vehicle lodged under the semi’s undercarriage. Tow...

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2026-01-08 17:30:19 -

Oversized Load Partially Slides Off Semi, Temporarily Closing I-75 North On-Ramp in Macon
MACON, GEORGIA — The Interstate 75 Northbound on-ramp at Eisenhower Parkway was temporarily shut down Wednesday after an oversized load on a semi-truck’s flatbed partially slid off while the truck was navigating the curve, according to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. Officials later confirmed the ramp reopened. Photo credit: Bibb County Sheriff’s Office According...

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2026-01-02 17:51:43 -

Overturned Tractor-Trailer Blocks Wade Green Road Exit on I-75 South, Traffic Backs Up for Miles
COBB COUNTY, GEORGIA — A tractor-trailer overturned early Friday morning on Interstate 75 South in Cobb County, blocking the Wade Green Road exit and shutting down multiple lanes as police investigated what was described as a serious injury collision and crews worked to clear the wreck. Photo credit: 11alive The crash happened around 6:00 a.m. at the Wade Green Road exit,...

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2022-05-05 21:11:54 -

Runaway truck ramp planned for site of deadly, controversial mountain wreck that prompted 100+ year sentence
A second runaway truck ramp is now in the works for Mount Vernon Canyon – the site of a wreck involving a semi truck that killed four, injured 10, and prompted a 100+ year sentence of the truck driver. The initial wreck occurred in April 2019 in Jefferson County, Colorado on Interstate 70 in Mount Vernon Canyon. The truck driver, Rogel Aguilera-Mederos, was sentenced...

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2022-07-11 21:33:35 -

RV driver hauling boat injured after taking runaway ramp in Utah
The driver of a recreational vehicle suffered injuries in a crash on Sunday after experiencing a brake malfunction and taking a runaway vehicle ramp. The incident occurred around 9:30 a.m. on July 10 near Brian Head, Utah. A 68 year old was behind the wheel of an RV hauling a boat on State Route 143 when the vehicle’s brakes failed due to “overuse,”...

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