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2026-03-05 17:23:14 -

18-Wheeler Strikes Barrier on I-40 in Western North Carolina, Ripping Open Diesel Fuel Tank and Sparking Fire That Destroys Truck and Damages Highway Infrastructure
CANTON, NORTH CAROLINA — A portion of eastbound Interstate 40 in Haywood County was shut down after an 18-wheeler struck a road barrier, ripping open its diesel fuel tank and sparking a fire that destroyed the truck and trailer and caused significant damage to highway infrastructure. Photo credit: North Canton Fire Department The crash occurred near mile marker 28.5 to 29 near...

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2026-01-05 16:49:45 -

Amazon Truck Full of Packages Catches Fire on I-68 Near Rocky Gap After Suspected Rear Mechanical Failure
FLINTSTONE, MARYLAND — An Amazon tractor-trailer hauling packages caught fire late Sunday night on Interstate 68 west near Rocky Gap State Park, forcing a multi-hour closure and a traffic detour as firefighters battled flames believed to have started in the rear tire area and spread into the trailer contents. Photo credit: Flintstone Volunteer Fire Company Firefighters were...

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2026-03-10 14:59:15 -

Dump Truck Driver Killed After Plowing Into Two Parked Tractor-Trailers on NJ Turnpike, Sparking Fire That Engulfs Truck and Trailer — Two Other Drivers Hospitalized
WOODBRIDGE, NEW JERSEY — A Bergen County dump truck driver was killed Monday morning after his vehicle struck two tractor-trailers parked on the shoulder of the New Jersey Turnpike near the Grover Cleveland Service Area, engulfing the dump truck and one of the trailers in flames. Photo credit: abc7ny The crash occurred at approximately 9:55 a.m. on March 9, 2026, on the northbound...

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2026-01-14 23:24:54 -

Fire Crews Help Free Trapped Truck Driver and Rescue His Dog From a “Void Space” in the Wrecked Cab in Texas
CHAMBERS COUNTY, TEXAS — Baytown Fire Department crews responded to a mutual-aid call Friday afternoon for an 18-wheeler rollover with entrapment in Chambers County, where firefighters extricated the trapped driver and later rescued a dog found inside the cab, officials said. Photo credit: Baytown Fire Department Officials said the call came in shortly before 1:00 p.m. Friday,...

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2025-07-04 15:23:53 -

Frozen Food Truck Overturns and Catches Fire on I-376 Near Pittsburgh Airport
FINDLAY TOWNSHIP, Pa. — A tractor-trailer carrying frozen food overturned and caught fire Thursday morning, shutting down eastbound lanes of Interstate 376 (Parkway West) near Pittsburgh International Airport. According to Pennsylvania State Police, the crash happened when the truck took a ramp too fast, causing it to roll over. Despite the dramatic scene and resulting fire, no...

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2025-06-14 21:14:08 -

Fuel Truck Crash and Fire Destroys Bridge, Shuts Down I-20 in Aiken County
A fiery fuel truck crash early Saturday morning in Graniteville, South Carolina, caused the collapse of the Old Vaucluse Road overpass and forced a complete shutdown of Interstate 20 in both directions through Aiken County. Remarkably, only minor injuries were reported. Authorities say the tanker truck, carrying 8,500 gallons of gasoline, was traveling eastbound on I-20 around 4:00 a.m....

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2026-02-07 18:46:02 -

Garbage Truck Catches Fire in Fairfax County Forcing Crews to Dump Burning Trash Onto on the Road
FAIRFAX COUNTY, VIRGINIA — Burning trash was dumped onto westbound Route 50 Thursday morning after a garbage truck caught fire near South Penderbrook Drive, prompting lane closures and major delays during the commute, according to Fairfax County Fire and Rescue. Firefighters were dispatched at approximately 11:37 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 6, for the vehicle fire along Route 50. Officials...

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2022-10-12 14:23:55 -

Get a sneak peek at how a popular Tennessee truck stop shuttered by fire will look when it reopens
The Tennessean Truck Stop shared a “sneak peek” of new building designs ahead of the store’s reopening following a fire. More than a year after the Tennessean Truck Stop (located off I-65 at Exit 22 in Cornersville Tennessee) was mostly destroyed following a July 2021 grease fire that started in the Tennessean’s restaurant, work is underway on a new...

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2021-07-13 02:13:34 -

I-75 in Troy to remain closed through Tuesday morning rush hour after massive tanker truck fire
A tanker truck caught fire Monday on Interstate 75 in suburban Detroit, closing the busy highway in both directions in Oakland County. Firefighters shot water and foam at the remains of the truck on I-75's northbound lanes in Troy. The fire produced thick black smoke while flames flashed high in the sky. The truck apparently struck a barrier and burst into flames, police said. “It...

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2022-05-05 21:16:47 -

Love’s opens Missouri truck stop with 120 truck parking spaces, reopens Indiana store damaged by fire
This week, Love’s Travel Stops opened a new truck stop in Clinton County, Missouri, and announced that the Gary, Indiana, store has reopened following a major fire. Love’s Opens Truck Stop In Cameron, Missouri The new 12,000 square foot Love’s store is located at 1601 East Evergreen Street in Cameron, Missouri. Amenities at the new truck stop include:...

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2026-01-21 23:35:18 -

$1000 Reward Offered as Yuma Police Try to Identify Semi That Hit Fire Hydrant and Took Off
YUMA, ARIZONA — Police are asking the public for help identifying a semi-truck and driver involved in a hit-and-run after the truck reportedly struck a fire hydrant and fled the scene earlier this month. The Yuma Police Department said the incident occurred on Jan. 15, 2026, when the semi-truck pictured in a police alert collided with a fire hydrant in a dirt lot across from the Chevron...

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2026-03-14 00:33:07 -

64-Year-Old Semi-Truck Driver Dies After Medical Emergency Causes Semi to Crash Through Guardrail on I-84 Near Arlington, Oregon
ARLINGTON, OREGON — A 64-year-old semi-truck driver from La Crosse, Wisconsin was found deceased Thursday after suffering an apparent medical emergency that caused his vehicle to crash through a guardrail on Interstate 84, approximately 10 miles west of Arlington. According to Oregon State Police, the truck began to swerve on westbound I-84 before crashing through a guardrail and coming...

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2026-01-20 19:39:59 -

Both Drivers Trapped and Hurt After Semi-Truck and Utility Truck Crash in Winkler County
KERMIT, TEXAS — Two drivers were injured Monday evening after a two-vehicle crash involving a commercial motor vehicle and a utility truck on State Highway 302 in Winkler County, according to the Winkler County Sheriff’s Office. The sheriff’s office said the collision happened at the intersection of westbound SH 302 and FM 1232. Both drivers were entrapped and required...

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2026-01-05 20:01:02 -

Cabbage-Hauling Semi Catches Fire on I-95 in St. Johns County, One Patient Airlifted as HazMat Cleans Diesel Leak
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...

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2026-01-02 00:35:19 -

Crews Battle Heavy Snow While Helping Driver and Passenger Exit Semi-Truck After State Route 22 Crash Near Freeport
FREEPORT, OHIO — Emergency crews responded late Wednesday night to a semi-truck crash on State Route 22 near the Douglas Turn as heavy snow moved through the area, with firefighters assisting the occupants out of the truck and remaining on scene for hours before clearing the incident. According to the Freeport Fire Department, the call came in at approximately 10:30 p.m. for a...

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2025-03-28 22:16:09 -

Dashcam Captures Fiery Tractor-Trailer Rollover Crash on Florida’s Turnpike
BROWARD COUNTY, Fla. — Wild dashcam footage has surfaced showing the moment a tractor-trailer erupted into flames during a violent rollover crash on Florida’s Turnpike near Sunrise Boulevard. The crash occurred Wednesday afternoon and brought rush-hour traffic to a standstill as the truck slammed into the median, overturned onto the opposite side of the highway, and burst into...

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2025-02-15 16:25:07 -

Deadly Crash Inside I-80 Tunnel Sparks Fire, Blocking Rescue Efforts
A fatal crash inside the Interstate 80 tunnel near Green River, Wyoming, on Friday morning resulted in a fire that burned for hours, with falling debris preventing emergency crews from extinguishing the flames. Authorities confirmed that at least two people were killed, with multiple others injured, but the unstable conditions inside the tunnel have made it impossible to assess the full...

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2026-01-14 23:55:40 -

Driver Airlifted After Log Truck Rolls Over in Ebony Area of Brunswick County
BRUNSWICK COUNTY, VIRGINIA — A log truck overturned in the Ebony area of Brunswick County Wednesday morning, sending the driver to the hospital by helicopter, according to the Ebony Volunteer Fire Department. Photo credit: Ebony Volunteer Fire Department Emergency crews were dispatched around 9:20 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 14, for a reported crash involving a person trapped in a log...

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2025-07-07 17:33:09 -

Driver Cited After Truck Overturns on I-26, Spilling Dead Chickens in Spartanburg County
SPARTANBURG COUNTY, S.C. — A tractor-trailer crash shut down Interstate 26 westbound for nearly 12 hours Tuesday after the truck overturned and spilled chicken carcasses across the highway near Dorman High School. According to the South Carolina Highway Patrol (SCHP), the crash happened at mile marker 26 when the driver reportedly fell asleep at the wheel, veered into a cable...

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