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A wreck involving an 18-wheeler was reported on the northbound I-635 exit ramp at La Prada Drive during the Thursday morning commute on September 24, 2026. According to the traffic information provided, the collision was reported at approximately 8:10 a.m. Early information did not identify any other vehicles involved, confirm whether anyone was injured, or explain what caused the truck wreck. 18-Wheeler Wreck Reported at the La Prada Drive Exit The collision occurred along northbound I-635 near La Prada Drive, at the Mesquite–Garland area of the LBJ Freeway corridor. La Prada Drive is identified as an I-635 interchange near the Mesquite-Garland city line. A crash involving a tractor-trailer on or near an exit ramp can create significant traffic problems because trucks require more space to slow, turn, and maneuver than passenger vehicles. At this stage, however, there is not enough verified information to determine whether speed, braking, cargo movement, another vehicle, roadway conditions, or any other factor contributed to Thursday morning's collision. What Evidence May Matter After an I-635 Truck Crash? When an 18-wheeler is involved in a collision, investigators may have access to evidence that is not typically available after an ordinary passenger-vehicle wreck. Potentially important evidence may include: the tractor's electronic control module or “black box” data; dashcam or onboard camera footage; GPS and telematics information; electronic logging device records; driver hours-of-service records; dispatch communications; maintenance and inspection records; brake and tire records; cargo and loading documents, when relevant; traffic-camera footage; witness statements; and photographs and measurements from the crash scene. Electronic truck data may help establish speed, braking, engine activity, and other information from the period immediately before the collision. Exit-Ramp Truck Crashes Can Raise Different Questions A wreck involving an 18-wheeler near an exit ramp may require investigators to look closely at the truck's approach to the ramp and surrounding traffic. Depending on the evidence, questions may include whether the truck was attempting to exit, whether traffic ahead had slowed, whether another vehicle entered the truck's path, and whether the driver had sufficient time and distance to respond. Investigators may also examine the tractor, trailer, tires, brakes, and load if mechanical condition or cargo movement becomes relevant. The presence of an 18-wheeler does not itself establish that the truck driver or trucking company caused the crash. Trucking Company Records May Be Important If the tractor-trailer was operating commercially, records may also exist with the motor carrier. Those records can potentially include driver qualification materials, dispatch information, maintenance documents, inspection reports, GPS history, and electronic logging information. Because some electronic and video evidence may not be retained indefinitely, preservation of relevant records can become an important part of investigating a serious commercial-truck collision. Injured in an I-635 18-Wheeler Wreck? The Wooley Law Firm represents people injured in serious 18-wheeler and commercial-truck crashes throughout Dallas County and North Texas. A truck accident investigation may require preservation of electronic truck data, onboard video, driver logs, maintenance records, dispatch communications, traffic-camera footage, and other evidence showing how the wreck occurred. For more information, visit our Dallas 18-wheeler accident lawyer page. Call The Wooley Law Firm at (214) 699-6524 for a free consultation. You don't pay unless we win. Disclaimer This article is based on preliminary traffic information concerning a developing September 24, 2026 commercial-vehicle collision. Additional or different facts may become available. Nothing in this article is intended to assign fault to the truck driver, motor carrier, another driver, or any other person or business 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.

A garbage or dumpster truck crashed into bridge-support pillars along U.S. Highway 287 at Erath Street in Fort Worth, killing the driver and critically injuring a passenger Wednesday evening, September 23, 2026. Fort Worth Police said the crash occurred at approximately 6:13 p.m. The truck left the roadway and struck concrete supports beneath the Erath Street overpass. The impact severely damaged the bridge structure. One occupant was ejected and died at the scene, while another man was transported to a hospital in critical condition. Local reporting identifies the person killed as the truck's driver. The cause of the crash remains under investigation. Truck Crashed Into Bridge Supports at Erath Street The wreck occurred along the 3500 block of Martin Luther King Freeway, the local name for this section of U.S. 287, near Erath Street. According to Fort Worth Police, two men were inside the truck when it left the roadway and struck the overpass supports. The impact reportedly snapped a concrete support pillar and caused substantial structural damage. Authorities have not yet explained why the truck left the highway. Investigators may need to determine whether vehicle speed, steering, braking, mechanical condition, driver condition, roadway geometry, another vehicle, or some other circumstance contributed to the crash. U.S. 287 Closed in Both Directions After Fatal Crash Damage to the overpass forced officials to close the U.S. 287 main lanes in both directions overnight and into Thursday. Traffic was diverted onto the service roads, with southbound motorists directed off the highway near Berry Street and northbound traffic diverted before the damaged bridge. TxDOT officials said Thursday morning that they hoped to reopen the U.S. 287 main lanes by approximately 6 a.m. Friday, September 25. The Erath Street overpass itself is expected to remain closed through October while structural repairs are completed. What Should Be Investigated After a Fatal Commercial Truck Crash? A fatal crash involving a garbage truck or other commercial vehicle can involve evidence that goes beyond the police crash report. Potentially important evidence may include: electronic control module or vehicle data; onboard or dash-camera footage; GPS and telematics information; maintenance and inspection records; brake, steering, and tire records; driver work and duty records; dispatch communications; company safety records; photographs and measurements from the crash scene; surveillance or traffic-camera footage; witness statements; and physical examination of the truck. Because investigators have not yet identified why the truck left the roadway, each of these possibilities should be evaluated based on the evidence rather than assumed. Truck Ownership and Employment Records May Matter Garbage trucks, roll-off trucks, dumpster trucks, and similar commercial vehicles may be operated by private waste companies, contractors, municipalities, or other businesses. If the truck involved in this crash was being operated for an employer or commercial company, investigators may need to determine who owned the vehicle, who employed the driver, who was responsible for maintaining it, and what work the truck was performing at the time. Those facts could also be important to the critically injured passenger and the family of the driver who died. The presence of a commercial vehicle does not establish negligence by the driver, employer, owner, or maintenance provider. Responsibility depends on what the investigation ultimately shows. U.S. 287 Is a Major Fort Worth Truck Route U.S. Highway 287 is one of Fort Worth's significant commercial-vehicle corridors. The Wooley Law Firm's Fort Worth 18-wheeler accident lawyer page identifies U.S. 287 among the major Fort Worth highways where commercial-truck crashes occur. The firm also previously reported on a separate fatal U.S. 287 crash in Fort Worth in June 2026. That collision involved different vehicles and circumstances and is unrelated to Wednesday's garbage-truck crash. Injured in a Fort Worth Commercial Truck Crash? The Wooley Law Firm represents people injured in serious commercial-truck accidents throughout Fort Worth, Tarrant County, and North Texas. A truck-crash investigation may require preservation of vehicle data, onboard video, maintenance documents, company records, witness statements, and other evidence before it is lost or overwritten. Call The Wooley Law Firm at (214) 699-6524 for a free consultation. You don't pay unless we win. Disclaimer This article is based on preliminary information concerning a developing September 23, 2026 fatal commercial-vehicle crash. The cause remains under investigation, and additional or different facts may become available. Nothing in this article is intended to assign fault to the deceased driver, the truck owner or operator, an employer, a maintenance provider, or any other person or business before the evidence is developed. This article is for general informational purposes only and is not legal advice. Reading it does not create an attorney-client relationship.

Multiple people were injured in a multi-vehicle crash involving commercial motor vehicles on Highway 176 in Howard County on Wednesday, September 23, 2026. Texas Department of Public Safety Sgt. Steve Blanco said the collision resulted in injuries but no fatalities. The number of injured people and the severity of their injuries had not yet been released. Both eastbound and westbound lanes of Highway 176 were temporarily closed while DPS investigated and crews removed the commercial vehicles from the roadway. The highway later reopened Wednesday evening. Initial No-Injury Report Was Later Updated Early reporting about the crash indicated there were no injuries. That information was later updated after DPS confirmed that the collision did result in injuries. Authorities have not yet released: the exact location of the collision on Highway 176; the total number of vehicles involved; the types of commercial vehicles involved; the number of people injured; the severity of the injuries; or what caused the crash. The DPS investigation remains ongoing. What Should Be Investigated After a Multi-Truck Crash? A collision involving multiple commercial motor vehicles can require a significantly broader investigation than an ordinary passenger-car wreck. Potentially important evidence may include: electronic control module or “black box” data; dashcam and onboard camera footage; GPS and telematics information; electronic logging device records; driver hours-of-service records; dispatch communications; maintenance and inspection records; brake and tire records; cargo and loading information; photographs and measurements from the scene; witness statements; and physical damage to each commercial vehicle. When several commercial vehicles are involved, investigators may need to obtain records from multiple motor carriers before determining how the collision began and whether one impact led to additional crashes. Identifying Every Trucking Company Can Be Important Commercial trucks involved in the same collision may be owned, operated, leased, or maintained by different companies. An investigation may therefore need to identify the motor carrier for each truck, the vehicle owners, the drivers' employers, maintenance providers, cargo companies, and applicable commercial insurers. The involvement of multiple commercial vehicles does not establish negligence by any particular driver or trucking company. Responsibility should be determined from the evidence. Another Serious Commercial Truck Crash in Howard County The Wooley Law Firm recently reported on a separate three-semi crash on I-20 in Howard County in August 2026. That collision involved three tractor-trailers and resulted in the death of one truck driver and injuries to two others. It was a separate incident and is not known to be related to Wednesday's Highway 176 crash. Injured in a West Texas Commercial Truck Crash? The Wooley Law Firm represents people injured in serious 18-wheeler and commercial-truck accidents throughout Texas. When several commercial vehicles are involved, preserving electronic data, onboard video, driver records, maintenance documents, dispatch information, and company records can be important in determining what happened. For more information, visit our Dallas 18-wheeler accident lawyer page. Call The Wooley Law Firm at (214) 699-6524 for a free consultation. You don't pay unless we win. Disclaimer This article is based on preliminary information concerning the September 23, 2026 Highway 176 crash in Howard County. The investigation remains ongoing, and additional or different facts may become available. Nothing in this article is intended to assign fault to any driver, motor carrier, vehicle owner, or other person or company before the evidence is developed. This article is for general informational purposes only and is not legal advice. Reading it does not create an attorney-client relationship.