Major Loop 12 Crash at Trinity River in Dallas Closes Lanes

A major collision was reported on southbound I-35E at I-635 in the Farmers Branch area of Dallas County early Sunday morning, August 23, 2026. According to the TxDOT traffic information provided, the crash was verified at approximately 6:34 a.m. The lane diagram shows that the two right travel lanes and the right shoulder were closed, while the left travel lane, left shoulder, and exit lane remained open. Early information did not identify the vehicles involved, confirm whether anyone was injured, or explain what caused the collision. Two Southbound I-35E Lanes Closed at I-635 The I-35E/I-635 interchange is a major Dallas County traffic junction. TxDOT identifies the interchange as part of an improvement corridor extending through Farmers Branch and surrounding areas. With two travel lanes and the shoulder blocked, drivers traveling southbound on I-35E could encounter significant slowing and congestion as traffic merged into the remaining open lane. Motorists approaching I-635 should watch for emergency vehicles, sudden braking, and changing traffic conditions near the crash scene. What Caused the I-35E Crash? The cause of the collision has not been confirmed. Because the available information is limited, it would be premature to attribute the wreck to speeding, distraction, unsafe lane changes, following too closely, impairment, or another particular cause. If the crash resulted in injuries, investigators may examine roadway evidence, vehicle damage, dashcam recordings, traffic-camera footage, witness statements, and vehicle event data to determine how the collision occurred. Evidence After a Serious Farmers Branch Highway Crash Objective evidence can become especially important after a freeway collision where several lanes are affected. Potential evidence may include photographs from the scene, video from passing motorists, nearby surveillance footage, police and EMS records, electronic vehicle data, and statements from witnesses who saw the crash or the events immediately beforehand. The Wooley Law Firm has previously reported on other serious crashes in this area, including a westbound I-635 crash at Webb Chapel Road in Farmers Branch⁠. The firm also represents people injured in Dallas-area car accidents⁠. Injured in an I-35E Crash Near I-635? If you were injured in a Farmers Branch car accident, I-35E crash, I-635 interchange wreck, Dallas County collision, or multiple-vehicle accident, you may have the right to seek justice and pursue compensation for medical expenses, pain and suffering, lost wages, mental anguish, impairment, property damage, and other losses if the evidence establishes legal responsibility. Call (214) 699-6524 for a free consultation. You don’t pay unless we win. This article is based on preliminary TxDOT traffic information concerning a developing collision. Additional or different facts may become available. Nothing in this article is intended to assign fault to any driver, person, or company. This article is for general informational purposes only and is not legal advice. Reading it does not create an attorney-client relationship.

A major collision was reported on southbound I-35E at Loop 12 (Walton Walker Boulevard) in Dallas early Sunday morning, August 23, 2026. According to the TxDOT traffic information provided, the crash was verified at approximately 6:25 a.m. The lane diagram indicates that the two right-side exit lanes and the adjacent right shoulder were closed, while the southbound main travel lanes remained open. Early information did not identify the vehicles involved, confirm whether anyone was injured, or explain what caused the collision. Exit Lanes Closed at I-35E and Loop 12 The crash affected traffic approaching the Loop 12/Walton Walker Boulevard interchange from southbound I-35E. Although the main travel lanes remained available, drivers attempting to exit could encounter closures, emergency vehicles, sudden slowing, and motorists changing lanes around the crash scene. Because the circumstances remain limited, it would be premature to attribute the collision to speeding, distraction, unsafe lane changes, impairment, or another particular cause. Evidence After a Major Dallas I-35E Crash If injuries are later confirmed, potentially important evidence may include dashcam recordings, TxDOT traffic-camera footage, witness statements, crash-scene photographs, vehicle event data, and police or EMS records. Video and electronic evidence can be especially useful near a major interchange because multiple traffic movements—including merging and exiting vehicles—may need to be reconstructed. The Wooley Law Firm represents people injured in Dallas car accidents⁠ and serious highway collisions throughout North Texas. Injured in an I-35E Crash in Dallas? If you were injured in a Dallas car accident, I-35E crash, Loop 12 wreck, Walton Walker Boulevard collision, or multiple-vehicle accident, you may have the right to seek justice and pursue compensation for medical expenses, pain and suffering, lost wages, mental anguish, impairment, property damage, and other losses if the evidence establishes legal responsibility. Call (214) 699-6524 for a free consultation. You don’t pay unless we win. This article is based on preliminary TxDOT traffic information concerning a developing collision. Additional or different facts may become available. Nothing in this article is intended to assign fault to any driver, person, or company. This article is for general informational purposes only and is not legal advice. Reading it does not create an attorney-client relationship.

A major collision was reported on westbound U.S. Highway 175 at Railroad Avenue in Seagoville on Saturday, August 22, 2026. According to the TxDOT traffic information provided, the crash was verified at approximately 5:50 p.m. The lane diagram shows the left shoulder and two left travel lanes closed, while the remaining westbound lanes and exit lane stayed open. A TxDOT traffic-camera image taken shortly afterward shows emergency vehicles positioned on the westbound side of US-175 near Railroad Avenue, with traffic moving through the remaining open lanes. At this time, the vehicles involved, whether anyone was injured, and the cause of the collision have not been confirmed. Multiple Westbound Lanes Closed on US-175 Closing two travel lanes and the left shoulder can create significant congestion as vehicles merge into the remaining open lanes. Drivers approaching Railroad Avenue could encounter sudden braking, emergency vehicles, and stop-and-go traffic around the crash scene. Because the circumstances remain limited, it would be premature to attribute the wreck to speeding, distraction, unsafe lane changes, following too closely, or another specific cause. Emergency Crews Responded to the Seagoville Crash The traffic-camera image shows emergency-response activity on the westbound highway after the collision was reported. A substantial roadway response does not, by itself, establish that anyone suffered serious injuries. Additional information from police, fire-rescue, or EMS would be needed before drawing conclusions about the people involved. Evidence After a Serious US-175 Crash If injuries are later confirmed, potentially important evidence may include dashcam recordings, TxDOT traffic-camera footage, witness statements, photographs of the vehicles and roadway, vehicle event-data information, and police or EMS records. Traffic-camera images can be particularly useful because they may document lane conditions, vehicle positions, congestion, and the emergency response shortly after a collision. The Wooley Law Firm previously reported on another US-175 crash in Seagoville⁠, where a collision shut down both eastbound lanes earlier in August. The firm has also covered a major westbound US-175 crash at Jim Miller Road in Dallas⁠. Each crash has its own facts, and previous wrecks along the highway do not establish what caused this August 22 collision. Injured in a US-175 Crash in Seagoville? If you were injured in a Seagoville car accident, US-175 crash, Railroad Avenue wreck, Dallas County collision, or multiple-vehicle accident, you may have the right to seek justice and pursue compensation for medical expenses, pain and suffering, lost wages, mental anguish, impairment, property damage, and other losses if the evidence establishes legal responsibility. The Wooley Law Firm represents people injured in Dallas-area car accidents⁠. Call (214) 699-6524 for a free consultation. You don’t pay unless we win. This article is based on preliminary TxDOT traffic information and traffic-camera imagery concerning a developing collision. Additional or different facts may become available. Nothing in this article is intended to assign fault to any driver, person, or company. This article is for general informational purposes only and is not legal advice. Reading it does not create an attorney-client relationship.