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Major 18-Wheeler Wreck Shuts Down Northbound I-635 at Gross Road in Mesquite

Major 18-Wheeler Wreck Shuts Down Northbound I-635 at Gross Road in Mesquite - 18-Wheeler Wrecks
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
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Mesquite, Dallas

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According to TxDOT, a major wreck involving an 18-wheeler was reported on northbound I-635 at Gross Road in Mesquite around 8:45 a.m. on July 15, 2026. Emergency medical personnel and law enforcement responded to the scene, and all but the right lane were closed while crews worked to assist those involved and clear the roadway. Additional details about injuries, the number of vehicles involved, and the cause of the crash have not yet been publicly released. Crashes involving 18-wheelers on I-635 can be especially dangerous because of heavy commercial traffic, highway speeds, sudden congestion, and the size and weight of tractor-trailers. When multiple lanes are blocked, traffic can back up quickly and increase the risk of secondary collisions involving unsuspecting motorists. A serious Mesquite truck crash should be investigated quickly. Key evidence may include the crash report, witness statements, dash camera footage, black box data, driver logs, maintenance records, inspection reports, TxDOT camera footage, vehicle damage, cell phone records, medical records, and photos or videos from the scene. Wooley Law Firm handles serious car accident, 18-wheeler crash, commercial vehicle, catastrophic injury, and wrongful death cases across Mesquite, 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 Mesquite truck accident, I-635 crash, Gross Road wreck, commercial vehicle collision, or similar serious accident, you may have the right to seek justice and pursue compensation for medical expenses, pain and suffering, lost wages, mental anguish, impairment, vehicle damage, and other damages. Call (214) 699-6524 for a free consultation. You don't pay unless we win.

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