On Monday, October 6, 2025, Texas DPS reported that a northbound white SUV driven by a man in his 60s was struck by an 18-wheeler turning onto U.S. 69 near Bullard in Smith County, Texas. The crash was reported early afternoon, and traffic slowed while debris was...
On Friday, October 3, 2025, a dump truck collided with multiple vehicles on Raymond Stotzer Parkway at FM 2818 (Harvey Mitchell Parkway) near Easterwood Airport, prompting closure of the eastbound lanes for several hours, College Station police said. The crash...
Pedestrian accidents are among the most devastating traffic-related incidents. When a person on foot is struck by a vehicle, the lack of physical protection often results in severe or fatal injuries. These cases frequently raise complex legal questions involving...
Harris County authorities say a repaving crew on Monmouth Street—just off the East Freeway—was hit by a flying 18-wheeler tire late Thursday morning, October 2, 2025. Investigators said an 18-wheeler traveling west on I-10 lost a wheel; the wheel reportedly struck a...
Texarkana, Texas police described a “freak accident” on I-30 Tuesday afternoon. According to the department, a dump truck entered a construction zone with its bed raised and snagged a utility wire stretched across the interstate. The pull-down tensioned the line; when...
Police say a major two-car crash occurred around 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 30, 2025 at State Highway 289 and FM 120 in Pottsboro. Police reported one driver failed to control speed and did not stop at the intersection, striking a second vehicle. A car hit the curb,...
Athens, Texas, sits at the crossroads of major regional traffic routes, making large commercial trucks a constant presence on local highways. With a mix of rural road conditions, increasing population growth, and steady freight movement across East Texas, the region...
Eastbound I-10 near Vinton, Louisiana, was shut down for several hours after a collision involving two 18-wheelers, on September 30, 2025. According to Louisiana State Police, traffic was diverted onto US-90 and backups reportedly stretched toward the state line. By...
A pedestrian was struck and killed early Tuesday, September 30, 2025, on Paris Road near the Green Bridge in New Orleans. Police were called around 4:20 a.m. Officers found an 18-wheel truck traveling north had hit a person in the roadway. The victim was pronounced...
Federal safety regulations require every commercial truck driver to accurately record their driving hours, rest periods, and vehicle inspections. These driver logs, often kept electronically, are intended to prevent fatigue-related crashes and ensure compliance with...