Car Accidents
Major I-20 Crash at FM 740 Near Markout
The information provided here is for educational purposes and does not constitute legal advice.
Wooley Law Takeaway
A major wreck was reported on eastbound I-20 at FM 740 near Markout in Kaufman County at approximately 3:30 p.m. on Friday, August 14, 2026.
According to TxDOT traffic information, the collision was blocking the left lane and left shoulder of eastbound I-20 while emergency crews responded.
Early information did not confirm how many vehicles were involved, whether anyone was injured, or what caused the crash. Drivers traveling eastbound through the FM 740 area should watch for slowing traffic, emergency vehicles, and motorists merging away from the left lane.
I-20 Crashes in Kaufman County Can Create Serious Traffic Hazards
FM 740 intersects I-20 in northwestern Kaufman County near Markout and the Forney area. TxDOT has identified this section as part of the broader I-20 East Texas corridor.
When a freeway crash closes a travel lane, secondary dangers can develop quickly, including:
Sudden braking
Abrupt lane changes
Rear-end collisions
Sideswipe crashes
Vehicles stopping on the shoulder
Congestion around emergency responders
The cause of Friday afternoon’s wreck had not been announced, so no conclusions about fault should be made from the lane closure alone.
What Evidence May Matter After a Serious I-20 Crash?
If someone was injured in this collision, potentially important evidence may include:
Dashcam footage
Traffic or surveillance video
Crash-scene photographs
Witness statements
Vehicle event data recorder information
Speed and braking data
Tire marks and debris
Cell-phone records when legally relevant
Police and emergency-response records
The Wooley Law Firm has previously reported on serious I-20 crashes in Kaufman County, including a fatal commercial-vehicle collision that highlights the importance of preserving driver, vehicle, and electronic evidence after major highway wrecks.
The firm has also analyzed TxDOT crash data showing that one of the deadliest DFW-area crashes in 2025 occurred on I-20 in Kaufman County. That historical data does not indicate anything about the cause or severity of Friday’s collision, but it underscores the serious consequences that can occur along the corridor.
Injured in an I-20 Crash Near Markout or Forney?
A serious interstate collision can leave drivers and passengers facing emergency treatment, medical expenses, vehicle damage, lost income, and long-term physical limitations.
If you were injured in a Kaufman County car accident, I-20 crash, FM 740 wreck, Markout collision, Forney-area accident, commercial vehicle crash, or multiple-vehicle wreck, 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.
The Wooley Law Firm represents people injured in serious car and truck wrecks throughout Dallas-Fort Worth and Texas.
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 may be updated as additional facts 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.
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