Passenger Bus Involved in I-20 Crash at Green Oaks Boulevard in Arlington

An 18-wheeler fire on eastbound Interstate 20 near the I-20/I-30 split in west Fort Worth shut down the roadway Thursday. The tractor-trailer was reportedly carrying a load of zucchini and squash. Cleanup operations were expected to cause significant delays in the area. Additional information about what caused the fire, whether another vehicle was involved, and whether anyone was injured has not yet been released. What Happened on Eastbound I-20 Near the I-30 Split? The incident involved an 18-wheeler on eastbound I-20 near the split with I-30 in west Fort Worth. The truck caught fire, forcing the closure of eastbound I-20 while emergency crews worked the scene and cleanup crews addressed the damaged truck and its cargo. Because the trailer was loaded with produce, cleanup could take additional time before the roadway is fully reopened. What Can Cause an 18-Wheeler Fire? Commercial truck fires can have a number of potential causes, including: Mechanical or electrical failures Brake or wheel-end overheating Tire failures Fuel-system problems Engine-compartment fires A collision or impact Problems involving cargo or equipment At this time, there is no confirmed information identifying what caused this particular truck fire. Evidence That May Matter After a Commercial Truck Fire If the incident resulted from a crash or mechanical failure, investigators may examine the tractor and trailer, maintenance history, inspection records, electronic data, dash-camera footage, driver logs, and other evidence. The condition of the truck after a fire can make an early investigation particularly important because heat, firefighting efforts, towing, and cleanup may alter physical evidence. Injured in an 18-Wheeler Wreck in Fort Worth? The Wooley Law Firm represents people injured in serious commercial truck and 18-wheeler crashes throughout Fort Worth and North Texas. If you were injured in an 18-wheeler collision on I-20, I-30, or another North Texas highway, The Wooley Law Firm can investigate the incident, identify potentially responsible parties, and work to preserve available trucking evidence. Call (214) 699-6524 for a free consultation. You don’t pay unless we win. This article concerns a developing traffic incident. Information about injuries, the cause of the truck fire, roadway closures, and whether other vehicles were involved may change as authorities release additional details. Nothing in this article assigns fault 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 an 18-wheeler on northbound Interstate 635 at Military Parkway in Dallas was causing significant traffic delays Thursday morning, October 15, 2026. The wreck was reported at approximately 9:40 a.m. and resulted in the closure of the three left northbound lanes while emergency crews responded. Additional information about the other vehicles involved and possible injuries has not yet been released. What Happened in the I-635 18-Wheeler Crash at Military Parkway? The collision occurred on northbound I-635 near Military Parkway and involved a commercial tractor-trailer. At this time, it is not known how many vehicles were involved or what caused the wreck. With three left lanes blocked, drivers traveling northbound through Dallas could encounter significant congestion until the scene is cleared. Because this is a developing incident, no conclusions should be drawn about fault until investigators determine how the collision occurred. Evidence That May Matter After a Dallas 18-Wheeler Crash Commercial truck crashes can involve evidence that is not typically available after an ordinary passenger-vehicle collision. Potentially important evidence may include: Electronic control module data Electronic logging-device records GPS and telematics information Dash-camera footage Driver hours-of-service records Dispatch communications Tractor and trailer maintenance records Crash-scene photographs Witness statements Vehicle damage and final resting positions Preserving this evidence quickly can help determine whether driver conduct, vehicle condition, a lane change, following distance, or another factor contributed to the crash. Injured in an 18-Wheeler Wreck on I-635 in Dallas? The Wooley Law Firm represents people injured in serious commercial truck and 18-wheeler crashes throughout Dallas and North Texas. If you were injured in an 18-wheeler wreck on I-635 or another Dallas highway, The Wooley Law Firm can investigate the collision, identify potentially responsible parties, and work to preserve trucking evidence before it is lost. Call (214) 699-6524 for a free consultation. You don’t pay unless we win. This article concerns a developing traffic incident. Information about the vehicles involved, injuries, lane closures, and cause of the collision may change as authorities release additional details. Nothing in this article assigns fault 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 tanker truck on northbound Interstate 35E at Ewing Avenue in Dallas was causing significant traffic delays Wednesday morning, October 14, 2026. The wreck was reported at approximately 7:50 a.m. and resulted in the closure of two northbound lanes while emergency crews responded. Additional information about the other vehicles involved, possible injuries, and the tanker’s cargo has not yet been released. What Happened in the I-35E Tanker Truck Crash at Ewing Avenue? The incident was classified as a major wreck involving a tanker truck on northbound I-35E near Ewing Avenue. At this time, it is not known how the collision occurred or whether the tanker was carrying fuel, chemicals, or another type of cargo. With two lanes blocked during the morning commute, drivers traveling northbound through Dallas could encounter significant congestion until the crash scene is cleared. Because this is a developing incident, no conclusions should be drawn about fault until investigators determine how the wreck occurred. Evidence That May Matter After a Tanker Truck Crash Tanker truck collisions can involve additional evidence beyond what is typically available after an ordinary passenger-vehicle wreck. Investigators may examine: Electronic control module data Electronic logging-device records GPS and telematics information Dash-camera footage Driver hours-of-service records Dispatch communications Tractor and tanker maintenance records Cargo and shipping documentation Crash-scene photographs Witness statements Vehicle damage and final resting positions If the tanker was carrying hazardous or flammable material, investigators may also examine whether the cargo was properly loaded, secured, identified, and transported. Why Tanker Truck Evidence Should Be Preserved Quickly Commercial carriers may possess electronic and company records that can help determine how a serious tanker truck wreck occurred. Information concerning the truck’s speed, braking, driver activity, maintenance history, cargo, and dispatch instructions may become important depending on the circumstances of the collision. Preserving that evidence early can be particularly important after a serious commercial truck crash. Injured in a Tanker Truck or 18-Wheeler Wreck in Dallas? The Wooley Law Firm represents people injured in serious tanker truck, commercial truck, and 18-wheeler crashes throughout Dallas and North Texas. If you were injured in a tanker truck wreck on I-35E or another Dallas highway, The Wooley Law Firm can investigate the collision, identify potentially responsible parties, and work to preserve trucking evidence. Call (214) 699-6524 for a free consultation. You don’t pay unless we win. This article concerns a developing traffic incident. Information about the vehicles involved, injuries, the tanker’s cargo, lane closures, and cause of the collision may change as authorities release additional details. Nothing in this article assigns fault 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.