18-Wheeler Crash on I-37 in Corpus Christi

An 18-wheeler overturned in an Upshur County crash on Friday afternoon, June 5, 2026. According to KLTV, the wreck happened around 2 p.m. at the intersection of Highway 271 and FM 726 and involved an 18-wheeler and another vehicle. The 18-wheeler landed on its side in a ditch beside the road, and one northbound lane of Highway 271 was blocked while first responders worked the scene. East Mountain, West Mountain, Gilmer, and DPS responded, and DPS was investigating the cause of the crash. 18-wheeler rollover crashes can be especially dangerous because of the size and weight of the truck, the risk of cargo shifts, and the possibility of secondary crashes while lanes are blocked. Investigators may need to determine whether speed, braking, driver fatigue, distraction, roadway conditions, turning movements, load balance, truck maintenance, tire failure, or company safety practices contributed to the wreck. If you were injured in an Upshur County 18-wheeler crash, Highway 271 collision, FM 726 wreck, or serious commercial truck accident, you may have the right to seek justice and pursue compensation for medical expenses, pain and suffering, lost wages, mental anguish, impairment, and other damages. Call (214) 699-6524 for a free consultation. You don’t pay unless we win.

An overturned 18-wheeler caused major traffic delays on Beltway 8 near Fallbrook Drive in Houston, according to KHOU. Early reports indicated that the crash blocked traffic in the area while crews responded and worked to clear the overturned truck. Additional details about the cause of the crash, the number of vehicles involved, and whether injuries were reported had not yet been confirmed. 18-wheeler rollover crashes can be especially dangerous because of the size and weight of the truck, the risk of cargo shifts, and the potential for blocked lanes, fuel spills, or secondary crashes. Investigators may need to determine whether speed, braking, driver fatigue, distraction, roadway conditions, load balance, truck maintenance, tire failure, or company safety practices contributed to the rollover. Evidence such as crash scene measurements, dashcam footage, traffic camera video, driver logs, inspection records, maintenance records, cargo records, witness statements, and the truck’s event data may be important in determining what happened. If you were injured in a Houston 18-wheeler crash, Beltway 8 rollover, Fallbrook Drive collision, or serious commercial truck accident, you may have the right to seek justice and pursue compensation for medical expenses, pain and suffering, lost wages, mental anguish, impairment, disfigurement, and other damages. Call (214) 699-6524 for a free consultation. You don’t pay unless we win.

A serious head-on crash involving an 18-wheeler and an SUV sent one person to the hospital in Tyler on Sunday, May 24, 2026. According to CBS19, the crash happened around 5:12 p.m. in the 16000 block of FM 14. Officials confirmed that the SUV and 18-wheeler struck each other head-on. The SUV rolled over and came to rest on its roof, trapping the driver inside. Emergency crews extracted the driver and transported them to a hospital with injuries. The extent of those injuries had not been released. Officials said the 18-wheeler had extensive damage, but the truck driver was not injured. FM 14 was shut down while crews responded and investigated the crash. Head-on crashes involving 18-wheelers require a thorough investigation. A Texas truck accident lawyer can review whether driver distraction, unsafe speed, lane departure, fatigue, visibility, road conditions, truck maintenance, braking issues, or another preventable factor contributed to the collision. Truck accident evidence can disappear quickly. Black box data, driver logs, dashcam footage, inspection records, maintenance records, vehicle damage, roadway debris, crash scene photos, witness statements, police reports, and crash reconstruction evidence may all be critical to determining what happened and who may be responsible. If you or your loved one was injured in a Tyler 18-wheeler accident, FM 14 crash, Smith County truck wreck, or Texas head-on collision involving a commercial vehicle, you may have the right to seek justice and pursue compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, future care needs, and other damages. Call (214) 699-6524 for a free consultation. You don’t pay unless we win.