18-Wheeler Wrecks
Injuries Reported in DART Train Collision in Dallas

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A DART train collided with a box truck in downtown Dallas on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, overturning the truck and disrupting rail service. Dallas Fire-Rescue said the crash was reported around 12:20 p.m. in the 2200 block of Bryan Street near Pearl/Arts District Station. The truck’s occupants were initially believed to be pinned, but first responders were able to remove them without difficulty. Four people were transported to a local hospital. At least two of those injured were passengers riding on the DART train. DART warned rail passengers to expect delays because of the collision. Train and commercial vehicle collisions can cause serious injuries because of the size, weight, and momentum of rail vehicles. Investigators should determine whether traffic signals, railroad warnings, driver conduct, visibility, vehicle positioning, or other factors contributed to the crash. A serious Dallas train collision should be investigated quickly. Key evidence may include DART surveillance video, locomotive event recorder data, crossing and traffic signal records, witness statements, dash camera footage, vehicle damage, cell phone records, medical records, and photos or videos from the scene. Wooley Law Firm handles serious car accident, commercial vehicle, DART train, catastrophic injury, and wrongful death cases across Dallas-Fort Worth and throughout Texas. We move quickly to preserve evidence, identify responsible parties, and fight for injured Texans. If you were injured in a downtown Dallas train accident, DART collision, Bryan Street crash, Pearl/Arts District Station wreck, box truck accident, or similar serious collision, 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.
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