A fatal two-vehicle crash on Saturday morning, January 18, 2026, claimed the life of a Pollok man and left another person seriously injured on College Drive in Lufkin, Texas, according to the Lufkin Police Department. The collision occurred around 10:15 a.m. near the...
Auto Accident
Fiery 18-Wheeler Crash Closes I-10 West on Atchafalaya Basin Bridge for Hours
Interstate 10 West was shut down for many hours in Iberville Parish, Louisiana after a fiery 18-wheeler crash on the Atchafalaya Basin Bridge on Friday night, January 16, 2026, according to Louisiana State Police. The crash occurred around 9:30 p.m. near milepost 131,...
Massive Diesel Spill After 18-Wheeler Crash in Plaquemines Parish
Highway 23 in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana was shut down for several hours on Friday, January 17, 2026, after a collision involving an 18-wheeler and a garbage truck triggered a large diesel fuel spill near River Oaks Drive, just south of Belle Chasse. According to...
Both Lanes Of Highway 59 Reopen After Deadly 18-Wheeler Crash In Victoria County
A deadly multi-vehicle crash involving an 18-wheeler shut down portions of Highway 59 North in Victoria County, Texas on January 17, 2026, before both lanes were later reopened to traffic. Authorities reported that the collision occurred around 12:10 p.m. near the...
Hazardous Material Accidents: When Dangerous Cargo Turns a Crash Into a Disaster
Not all trucking collisions are the same. When an 18-wheeler is transporting hazardous materials, a crash can escalate far beyond a standard traffic event. Fires, explosions, toxic releases, and large-scale evacuations can follow in seconds. These cases often involve...
Man Killed In Collision With 18-Wheeler On Highway 82 in Port Arthur, Texas
A fatal crash involving an 18-wheeler and a pickup truck occurred on January 16, 2026, along Highway 82 near the Causeway Bridge in Port Arthur, Texas. Authorities reported that the collision was reported shortly after 6:00 a.m., prompting a large emergency response....
Two Construction Workers Critically Injured After Being Struck on Crosby Freeway
Two construction workers were critically injured on the evening of January 16, 2026, after being struck by a vehicle while working along Crosby Freeway in Harris County, Texas. The incident occurred near Crosby Lynchburg Road on the eastbound lanes of Highway 90,...
Motorcyclist Killed in Two-Vehicle Crash on I-10W Near Sulphur, Louisiana
A fatal motorcycle crash was reported on January 14, 2026 on Interstate 10 West in Sulphur, Louisiana, just west of Cities Service Highway. Sulphur Police confirmed the collision involved a motorcycle and a pickup truck, and that the motorcyclist died as a result of...
18-Wheeler Tanker Fire Shuts Down Beltway 8 West in Houston, Texas
Houston-area crews responded to a hazardous materials scene on January 13, 2026 after an 18-wheeler tanker carrying liquid nitrogen caught fire on Beltway 8 West near Beechnut Street, according to the Houston Fire Department. Officials said the northbound lanes of...
Private Jet Veers Off Runway at Telluride Regional Airport
Three people were aboard a private jet that veered off the runway while landing at Telluride Regional Airport in Colorado on January 13, 2026, according to the San Miguel County Sheriff’s Office. Authorities said the aircraft was struck by strong, gusting winds during...

