Second I-35 Crash at Loop 288 in Denton Shuts Down Northbound Lanes

A crash on westbound Interstate 20 at FM 740 in Forney was causing traffic delays late Thursday morning, October 1, 2026. The wreck was reported at approximately 11:05 a.m. and resulted in the closure of the two left westbound lanes while emergency crews responded. Drivers traveling westbound on I-20 through Kaufman County should expect congestion until the crash scene is cleared and the affected lanes reopen. What Happened in the I-20 Crash at FM 740? At this time, additional information about the vehicles involved, possible injuries, and the circumstances leading to the collision has not been released. It is not yet known whether the wreck involved multiple passenger vehicles, a commercial vehicle, or another type of vehicle. Because this is a developing traffic incident, no conclusions should be drawn about fault until investigators determine how the crash occurred. Common Causes of I-20 Car Wrecks Near Dallas Crashes on I-20 and other major Dallas-area highways can happen for many reasons. Depending on the evidence, investigators may consider whether the wreck involved: Following too closely An unsafe lane change Distracted driving Speeding or driving too fast for traffic conditions Failure to yield Sudden traffic slowdowns Driver fatigue Commercial vehicle involvement The lane closures themselves do not establish who caused the collision. Evidence That May Matter After an I-20 Collision When someone is injured in a serious highway wreck, potentially important evidence may include: Crash-scene photographs and video Dash-camera footage Traffic-camera recordings Witness statements Vehicle damage and final resting positions Electronic vehicle data Cellphone records when relevant The investigating officer’s crash report This evidence can help establish the sequence of events and determine whether a driver’s actions contributed to the crash. Injured in an I-20 Car Wreck Near Dallas? The Wooley Law Firm represents people injured in serious car crashes throughout Dallas, Kaufman County, and the greater Dallas-Fort Worth area. If you were injured in a wreck on I-20 or another North Texas highway, a Dallas car accident lawyer can investigate the collision, preserve available evidence, and handle communications with the insurance companies. Call (214) 699-6524 for a free consultation. You don’t pay unless we win. This article concerns a developing traffic incident. Information may change as authorities release additional details. This article is for general informational purposes only and is not legal advice. Reading it does not create an attorney-client relationship.

A crash on northbound U.S. 287 at Berry Street in Fort Worth was causing traffic delays Thursday morning, October 1, 2026. The collision was reported at approximately 9:30 a.m. and resulted in the closure of the two left northbound lanes while emergency crews responded. U.S. 287 runs through Fort Worth and is a major route for motorists traveling across Tarrant County and the greater Dallas-Fort Worth area. Fort Worth Police Department Drivers traveling northbound should expect congestion until the crash scene is cleared and the affected lanes reopen. What Happened in the US 287 Crash at Berry Street? At this time, additional information about the vehicles involved, possible injuries, and the circumstances leading to the wreck has not been released. It is not yet known whether the collision involved multiple passenger vehicles, a commercial truck, or another type of vehicle. Because this is a developing traffic incident, no conclusions should be drawn about fault until investigators determine how the crash occurred. Common Causes of US 287 Car Wrecks Crashes on high-speed highways throughout Dallas-Fort Worth can happen for many reasons. Depending on the circumstances, investigators may consider whether the collision involved: Following too closely An unsafe lane change Distracted driving Speeding or driving too fast for traffic conditions Failure to yield Sudden traffic congestion Driver fatigue Commercial vehicle involvement The fact that multiple lanes were closed does not establish who caused the wreck. Liability depends on the evidence showing what happened before impact. Evidence After a Dallas-Fort Worth Highway Crash Important evidence after a serious highway collision may include: Crash-scene photographs and video Dash-camera footage Traffic-camera recordings Vehicle damage and final resting positions Witness statements Electronic vehicle data Cellphone records when relevant The investigating officer's crash report Preserving this information can be important when an injured person later has to establish how the collision occurred and respond to an insurance company's version of events. Injured in a US 287 Car Accident in Dallas-Fort Worth? The Wooley Law Firm represents people injured in serious car crashes throughout Fort Worth, Dallas, Tarrant County, and the Dallas-Fort Worth area. If you were injured in a wreck on U.S. 287 or another North Texas highway, a Dallas car accident lawyer can investigate the collision, preserve available evidence, and handle communications with the insurance companies. Call (214) 699-6524 for a free consultation. You don't pay unless we win. This article concerns a developing traffic incident. Information may change as authorities release additional details. This article is for general informational purposes only and is not legal advice. Reading it does not create an attorney-client relationship.

A crash on eastbound Interstate 635 at Forest Lane in Dallas was causing traffic delays Thursday morning, October 1, 2026. The wreck was reported at approximately 8:00 a.m. and resulted in the closure of the two right lanes of eastbound I-635 while emergency crews responded. Drivers traveling through the area should expect congestion during the morning commute until the crash scene is cleared and the affected lanes reopen. What Happened in the I-635 Crash at Forest Lane? At this time, additional information about the vehicles involved, possible injuries, and the circumstances leading to the collision has not been released. It is not yet known whether the wreck involved multiple passenger vehicles, a commercial vehicle, or another type of vehicle. Because this is a developing traffic incident, no conclusions should be drawn about fault until investigators determine how the collision occurred. Evidence That May Matter After an I-635 Crash Crashes on busy Dallas highways can involve several vehicles and multiple possible causes. Evidence that may help determine what happened includes: Crash-scene photographs Dash-camera or traffic-camera footage Vehicle damage and final resting positions Witness statements Electronic vehicle data Cellphone records when relevant The investigating officer’s crash report This evidence may help determine whether an unsafe lane change, following too closely, distraction, speed, or another factor contributed to the wreck. Injured in an I-635 Crash in Dallas? The Wooley Law Firm represents people injured in serious car and commercial vehicle crashes throughout Dallas-Fort Worth and Texas. If you were injured in a wreck on I-635 or elsewhere in Dallas, call (214) 699-6524 for a free consultation. You don’t pay unless we win. This article concerns a developing traffic incident. Information may change as authorities release additional details. This article is for general informational purposes only and is not legal advice. Reading it does not create an attorney-client relationship.