Major Crash on Westbound SH 183 at SH 114 in Irving

A major wreck was reported on northbound I-35W at FM 1171 in Northlake during the Wednesday afternoon commute on September 16, 2026. According to the traffic information provided, the collision was reported at approximately 4:20 p.m. The crash caused a significant roadway blockage, with only the right shoulder remaining open while emergency crews responded. Early information did not identify the vehicles involved, confirm whether anyone was injured, or explain what caused the collision. Major I-35W Crash Blocks Nearly All Northbound Lanes The wreck occurred near the interchange of I-35W and FM 1171/Cross Timbers Road in Denton County. FM 1171 meets I-35W in Northlake before continuing east through Flower Mound and Lewisville. With nearly the entire northbound roadway blocked, drivers approaching the scene could encounter substantial congestion, sudden braking, emergency vehicles, and motorists attempting to move onto the shoulder or toward alternate routes. Because information about the crash remains preliminary, it would be premature to determine whether speeding, distracted driving, following too closely, an unsafe lane change, traffic congestion, or another factor contributed to the wreck. I-35W and FM 1171 Have Seen Serious Traffic Incidents Before The I-35W/FM 1171 interchange has been the site of other major traffic incidents. In August 2025, an 18-wheeler struck the FM 1171 bridge over I-35W in Northlake, forcing a lengthy closure while crews responded and TxDOT inspected the bridge. That incident was separate from Wednesday's crash and is not known to be related. The Wooley Law Firm has also reported on other recent serious crashes along I-35W throughout North Texas, including wrecks in Fort Worth, Burleson, and near Alvarado. Evidence After a Major Highway Collision When a wreck closes most of an interstate, investigators may need to reconstruct how the collision occurred and what each vehicle was doing before impact. Potentially important evidence can include: TxDOT traffic-camera footage; dashcam recordings; nearby surveillance video; photographs and videos from the crash scene; police crash reports; witness statements; vehicle event-data recorder information; cell phone records when relevant; roadway debris and tire marks; and the final positions and damage patterns of the vehicles. Video evidence can be particularly important when a collision occurs on a high-speed interstate because it may show lane changes, braking, congestion, or the sequence of impacts. Injured in an I-35W Wreck in North Texas? The Wooley Law Firm represents people injured in serious car, truck, and commercial vehicle crashes throughout Dallas-Fort Worth and North Texas. If you were injured in a crash on I-35W, FM 1171, or another Denton County highway, an investigation may include obtaining traffic-camera video, dashcam footage, vehicle data, witness statements, insurance information, and other evidence needed to determine how the collision occurred. 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 16, 2026 collision. Additional or different facts may become available. Nothing in this article is intended to assign fault to any driver, person, company, or other entity 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 major collision was reported on northbound I-35E at Woodall Rodgers Freeway in Dallas during the Wednesday morning commute on September 16, 2026. According to the traffic information provided, the crash was reported at approximately 9:30 a.m. The right travel lane, entrance ramp, and exit ramp were closed while emergency crews responded to the scene. Early information did not identify the vehicles involved, confirm whether anyone was injured, or explain what caused the collision. Right Lane and Ramps Closed After I-35E Crash The wreck affected northbound traffic on I-35E/Stemmons Freeway near the Woodall Rodgers Freeway interchange, a heavily traveled connection near downtown Dallas. With the right lane as well as entrance and exit ramp access affected, drivers approaching the scene could encounter sudden slowing, emergency vehicles, stopped traffic, and motorists merging into the remaining open lanes. Crashes around major freeway interchanges can be especially complicated because drivers may be entering the highway, preparing to exit, changing lanes, or adjusting their speed within a relatively short distance. Because information about this collision remains preliminary, it would be premature to determine whether speeding, distracted driving, following too closely, an unsafe lane change, failure to yield, or another factor contributed to the wreck. Why Interchange Crashes Can Require More Investigation A collision near an entrance or exit ramp may require investigators to determine exactly where each vehicle was positioned before impact. Important questions can include whether a vehicle was: entering northbound I-35E; attempting to exit toward Woodall Rodgers Freeway; changing lanes near the interchange; slowing because of congestion; following another vehicle too closely; traveling too fast for traffic conditions; or reacting to another vehicle's movement. The location of the collision alone does not establish fault. Those questions generally depend on the physical evidence and available recordings. Evidence After a Dallas Freeway Wreck Evidence that may help determine how a serious highway collision occurred can include: TxDOT traffic-camera footage; dashcam recordings; nearby surveillance video; police crash reports; witness statements; photographs and videos from the scene; vehicle event-data recorder information; vehicle damage patterns; roadway debris and tire marks; and the final positions of the vehicles. Traffic-camera and dashcam footage can be particularly useful in interchange crashes because video may show lane positioning, merging, braking, and vehicle movements before impact. The Wooley Law Firm has recently reported on other serious crashes along I-35E, including a major northbound I-35E crash near the Dallas North Tollway. Injured in an I-35E Car Wreck in Dallas? The Wooley Law Firm represents people injured in serious Dallas car accidents, including wrecks on I-35E, Woodall Rodgers Freeway, I-30, I-635, US 75, and other major Dallas highways. If another driver caused a serious highway collision, an investigation may include obtaining traffic-camera footage, vehicle data, dashcam recordings, witness statements, insurance information, and other evidence needed to determine how the wreck occurred. 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 16, 2026 collision. Additional or different facts may become available. Nothing in this article is intended to assign fault to any driver, person, company, or other entity 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 major collision involving a box truck was reported on westbound I-635 near Abrams Road in Dallas during the Wednesday morning commute on September 16, 2026. According to the traffic information provided, the wreck was reported at approximately 9:40 a.m. The two right westbound travel lanes were closed while emergency crews responded to the scene. Early information did not identify the other vehicles involved, confirm whether anyone was injured, or explain what caused the collision. Two Right Lanes Closed After I-635 Box Truck Crash The wreck affected westbound traffic on I-635/LBJ Freeway near Abrams Road in northeast Dallas. With two right lanes blocked during the morning commute, motorists approaching the scene could encounter congestion, emergency vehicles, sudden braking, and drivers merging into the remaining open lanes. The circumstances leading to the crash remain unclear. It would be premature to determine whether speed, distraction, following too closely, an unsafe lane change, mechanical problems, or another factor contributed. The Wooley Law Firm previously reported another major westbound I-635 crash at Abrams Road on August 25, 2026. That was a separate incident, and the two crashes are not known to be related. Why Box Truck Wrecks Can Raise Additional Questions A box truck may look more like a large delivery vehicle than an 18-wheeler, but a serious collision involving one can still present commercial-vehicle issues that do not arise in an ordinary passenger-car crash. Depending on the facts, an investigation may need to determine: who owned the box truck; who employed or contracted with the driver; whether the driver was working at the time; what company was making or arranging the delivery; whether the vehicle was properly maintained; whether cargo was properly loaded or secured; what commercial insurance coverage applies; and whether electronic, GPS, or onboard camera data exists. Dallas-area roads such as I-635 regularly carry commercial vehicles, delivery trucks, tractor-trailers, and passenger traffic at the same time. Your firm has also recently reported a separate delivery-van crash on westbound I-635 near Miller Road, illustrating how commercial-vehicle wrecks can affect multiple lanes on LBJ Freeway. Evidence After a Box Truck Accident If someone is seriously injured in a commercial vehicle collision, important evidence can exist beyond the police crash report. Potential evidence may include: dashcam or onboard camera footage; TxDOT traffic-camera video; GPS and telematics information; driver employment records; dispatch and delivery records; vehicle inspection and maintenance records; electronic vehicle data; cargo-loading information; photographs from the scene; witness statements; and commercial insurance records. Some of this evidence may be controlled by the truck owner, driver's employer, delivery company, maintenance provider, or another business involved in the operation. Injured in a Box Truck Wreck in Dallas? The Wooley Law Firm represents people injured in serious commercial vehicle and truck crashes throughout Dallas and North Texas. A collision involving a box truck can require an investigation into more than just the individual driver's conduct. Depending on the facts, responsibility may also involve an employer, vehicle owner, delivery company, maintenance provider, or another business. For more information about commercial truck cases, visit our Dallas truck accident lawyer page. The firm's truck practice includes accidents involving delivery trucks, box trucks, tractor-trailers, and other commercial motor vehicles. 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 16, 2026 commercial vehicle collision. Additional or different facts may become available. Nothing in this article is intended to assign fault to the box truck driver, employer, vehicle owner, another motorist, or any other person or company 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.