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18-Wheeler Crash on I-30 at Gus Thomasson Road in Dallas Closes Lane

18-Wheeler Crash on I-30 at Gus Thomasson Road in Dallas Closes Lane - 18-Wheeler Wrecks
Monday, September 14, 2026
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Dallas

The information provided here is for educational purposes and does not constitute legal advice.

Wooley Law Takeaway

An 18-wheeler wreck on westbound I-30 at Gus Thomasson Road in Dallas closed the right lane around noon on Monday, September 14, 2026.

The truck crash was reported at approximately 12:00 p.m. The right westbound travel lane and right shoulder were closed while emergency crews responded.

Early information did not identify the other vehicles involved, confirm whether anyone was injured, or explain what caused the collision.

Westbound I-30 Truck Crash at Gus Thomasson Road

The collision affected traffic on I-30 near Gus Thomasson Road in East Dallas, along a major route used by passenger vehicles and commercial trucks traveling between Dallas, Mesquite, and communities farther east.

With the right lane and shoulder blocked, drivers could encounter backups and traffic merging away from the crash scene.

Because information remains preliminary, it would be premature to determine whether speed, an unsafe lane change, following too closely, distraction, mechanical failure, or another factor contributed.

Evidence After an I-30 18-Wheeler Crash

If anyone was injured, evidence from the commercial truck may help determine how the wreck occurred.

Potentially important evidence may include:

  • Electronic control module or “black box” data

  • Electronic logging-device records

  • Onboard truck camera footage

  • GPS and telematics information

  • Driver hours-of-service records

  • Dispatch communications

  • Brake and tire maintenance records

  • Cargo and loading information

  • Highway traffic-camera footage

  • Dashcam video

  • Witness statements

  • Photographs and videos from the scene

Commercial trucking companies may possess electronic and operational evidence that is not available in an ordinary passenger-vehicle crash, making early preservation especially important after a serious wreck.

The Wooley Law Firm represents people injured in Texas 18-wheeler and commercial truck accidents, including serious crashes on I-30 and throughout Dallas County.

Injured in an I-30 Truck Wreck in Dallas?

If you were injured in a Dallas 18-wheeler accident, I-30 truck wreck, Gus Thomasson Road crash, or another serious commercial vehicle collision, you may have legal options if another driver or trucking company was responsible.

A Dallas truck accident lawyer can investigate electronic truck data, onboard cameras, driver records, maintenance history, traffic-camera footage, witness statements, and available insurance coverage to determine how the collision occurred.

Call The Wooley Law Firm at (214) 699-6524 for a free consultation. You don't pay unless we win.

This article is based on preliminary traffic information concerning a developing September 14, 2026 commercial truck collision. Additional or different facts may become available. Nothing in this article is intended to assign fault to the truck driver, motor carrier, another motorist, or any other person or company before the investigation is complete. This article is for general informational purposes only and is not legal advice. Reading it does not create an attorney-client relationship.

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