Three-Vehicle Crash on US 75 at Woodall Rodgers Ramp in Dallas Closes Lane

One person was killed in a crash involving a garbage truck near Silsbee in Hardin County on Thursday morning, September 3, 2026. According to preliminary information from the Texas Department of Public Safety, the fatal collision occurred on Bussey Road near Cravy Lane, east of FM 92 and northeast of Silsbee. DPS troopers and other first responders were working at the scene. Authorities reported that one person died in the crash and that there were no reports of additional injuries. Additional details about the vehicles involved, the identity of the person who died, and what caused the collision had not yet been released. DPS Investigates Fatal Garbage Truck Crash Near Silsbee The Texas Department of Public Safety is investigating the circumstances surrounding the deadly commercial vehicle wreck. Because the investigation is in its early stages, it would be premature to determine whether the garbage truck driver, another motorist, a mechanical problem, roadway conditions, or another factor contributed to the collision. A complete investigation may need to determine: Which vehicle had the right-of-way The direction each vehicle was traveling Vehicle speeds before impact Whether either driver attempted to brake or take evasive action Whether distraction or fatigue played a role Whether the garbage truck had any mechanical or maintenance problems Whether another vehicle or roadway condition contributed to the crash Evidence After a Fatal Garbage Truck Accident Garbage trucks and other heavy commercial vehicles may contain evidence that can help investigators reconstruct a fatal collision. Potentially important evidence may include: Electronic control module or “black box” data GPS and telematics records Onboard camera footage Driver employment and qualification records Driver schedules and route information Vehicle inspection records Brake and tire maintenance records Repair history Dispatch communications Dashcam footage from other vehicles Nearby surveillance video Witness statements DPS crash-scene photographs and measurements Cell phone records when relevant The Wooley Law Firm represents people injured in Texas commercial truck and 18-wheeler accidents, including serious crashes involving garbage trucks, sanitation vehicles, dump trucks, and other heavy commercial vehicles. Who May Be Responsible for a Garbage Truck Crash? Responsibility after a Silsbee garbage truck accident depends on who owned and operated the truck and what the investigation reveals. A garbage truck may be owned or operated by: A private waste collection company A city or county A government contractor A commercial sanitation company Another business providing waste-management services That distinction can matter. If the truck belongs to a private company, investigators may examine the driver's conduct, the company's hiring and training practices, vehicle maintenance, and company safety policies. If a governmental entity owns or operates the truck, additional Texas governmental-liability and notice issues may apply. The involvement of a garbage truck alone does not establish that its driver or owner caused the collision. Commercial Garbage Trucks Create Unique Safety Issues Garbage and sanitation trucks operate differently from many other commercial vehicles. Depending on the route, these trucks may repeatedly stop, accelerate, turn, reverse, or move between residential roads and larger highways. Drivers may also work early-morning routes and operate heavy vehicles with significant blind spots. After a serious collision, investigators may need to examine the truck's route, work schedule, camera footage, inspection history, and driver activity before the wreck. The Wooley Law Firm has previously reported on a Dallas garbage truck accident and a fatal sanitation truck crash in Belton. Those crashes involved different circumstances and are not related to Thursday's Hardin County collision. Wrongful Death After a Commercial Vehicle Crash When someone is killed because of another person's or company's negligence, certain surviving family members may have rights under Texas wrongful death law. A wrongful death investigation involving a commercial vehicle may examine far more than the initial DPS report. Depending on the circumstances, investigators may need to identify the truck owner, employer, insurance carrier, maintenance contractors, and other companies connected to the vehicle. Potential damages may include loss of financial support, loss of companionship, mental anguish, funeral expenses, and other damages recognized under Texas law. Lost a Loved One in a Garbage Truck Crash Near Silsbee? If your family lost a loved one in a Silsbee garbage truck accident, Hardin County commercial vehicle crash, Bussey Road wreck, FM 92-area collision, or another fatal Southeast Texas truck accident, you may have legal rights if the evidence establishes that another person, company, or governmental entity was responsible. A Hardin County truck accident lawyer can investigate the garbage truck's electronic data, onboard cameras, driver records, maintenance history, company ownership, insurance coverage, witness statements, and other evidence needed to determine what happened. Call The Wooley Law Firm at (214) 699-6524 for a free consultation. You don't pay unless we win. This article is based on preliminary information attributed to the Texas Department of Public Safety concerning a developing fatal collision. Additional or different facts may become available as the investigation continues. Nothing in this article is intended to assign fault to the garbage truck driver, truck owner, another motorist, governmental entity, or any other person or company before the evidence is fully developed. This article is for general informational purposes only and is not legal advice. Reading it does not create an attorney-client relationship.

A major wreck shut down northbound US 75 at Legacy Drive in Plano early Thursday morning, September 3, 2026. According to the TxDOT traffic information provided, the collision was verified at approximately 6:01 a.m. The lane diagram shows all northbound main travel lanes, including the HOV lane, closed, along with the right shoulder. An adjacent ramp remained open. Early information did not identify the vehicles involved, confirm whether anyone was injured, or explain what caused the crash. All Northbound US 75 Lanes Closed at Legacy Drive in Plano The collision caused a major disruption to northbound traffic on US 75, also known as Central Expressway, near Legacy Drive in Plano during the Thursday morning commute. With the northbound main lanes blocked, motorists traveling through central Plano could face substantial backups, emergency vehicles, diversions, and traffic being forced toward available ramp or frontage-road routes. This section of US 75 carries heavy traffic between Richardson, Plano, Allen, McKinney, and other Collin County communities. Because information about the wreck remains preliminary, it would be premature to attribute the collision to speeding, distracted driving, following too closely, an unsafe lane change, or another specific cause. What Evidence Matters After a Major US 75 Crash in Plano? When a collision is serious enough to close an entire side of a major highway, investigators may need substantial space to document the vehicles, roadway evidence, and sequence of events. Potentially important evidence may include: TxDOT traffic-camera footage Dashcam video Nearby business surveillance footage Plano police crash reports Witness statements Photographs and videos from the scene Vehicle event-data recorder information Cell phone records when relevant Vehicle damage patterns Tire marks and roadway debris Final vehicle positions A Plano car accident lawyer investigating a serious US 75 wreck may use this evidence to determine which lane each vehicle occupied, whether a lane change occurred, how fast the vehicles were traveling, and whether an initial impact caused additional collisions. The Wooley Law Firm represents people injured in Texas car accidents⁠, including serious highway crashes throughout Plano, Collin County, and the Dallas-Fort Worth area. US 75 Crashes in Plano Can Quickly Affect Multiple Lanes US 75 is one of the primary north-south commuter routes through Plano. Near Legacy Drive, drivers may be entering or leaving the freeway, changing lanes, moving toward the HOV lane, or reacting to traffic slowing ahead. After a major collision, investigators may need to determine whether: A vehicle changed lanes unexpectedly Traffic slowed or stopped suddenly A driver was following too closely A distracted driver failed to recognize congestion One impact triggered a multi-vehicle chain reaction A vehicle crossed several lanes after the first collision The final resting position of the vehicles does not necessarily reveal how the wreck began. Recent US 75 Crashes in Plano and Collin County The Wooley Law Firm has reported on other significant crashes along this same US 75 corridor, including a major northbound US 75 crash at Park Boulevard in Plano⁠. Farther south, the firm has also reported on two US 75 crashes occurring minutes apart in the Dallas area⁠, including a collision near Spring Creek Parkway. Those wrecks involved different circumstances and are not known to be related to Thursday morning’s Legacy Drive collision. Injured in a US 75 Car Accident in Plano? If you were injured in a Plano car accident, US 75 wreck, Legacy Drive crash, Central Expressway collision, or another serious Collin County highway accident, you may have the right to pursue compensation if the evidence establishes that another driver or party was legally responsible. A Plano car accident lawyer can investigate traffic-camera footage, dashcam video, vehicle data, witness statements, crash-scene evidence, and available insurance coverage to determine how the collision occurred. Depending on the circumstances, an injured person may be able to 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 accidents throughout Plano, Collin County, and North Texas. Call The Wooley Law Firm at (214) 699-6524 for a free consultation. You don’t pay unless we win. This article is based on preliminary TxDOT traffic information concerning a developing 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 wreck was reported on westbound I-20 at Seagoville Road in southeast Dallas early Thursday morning, September 3, 2026. According to the TxDOT traffic information provided, the collision was verified at approximately 6:24 a.m. The lane diagram shows three westbound travel lanes and the right shoulder closed, leaving only the far-left travel lane open. An adjacent ramp remained open. Early information did not identify the vehicles involved, confirm whether anyone was injured, or explain what caused the crash. Only One Westbound I-20 Lane Open Near Seagoville Road The collision caused a major traffic disruption along westbound I-20 in southeast Dallas during the Thursday morning commute. With three travel lanes and the right shoulder blocked, motorists approaching Seagoville Road could encounter substantial backups, emergency vehicles, sudden braking, and drivers merging into the single remaining open main lane. This section of I-20 carries traffic between Dallas, Balch Springs, Mesquite, Hutchins, and other communities in southeast Dallas County. Because information about the collision remains preliminary, it would be premature to attribute the wreck to speeding, distracted driving, following too closely, an unsafe lane change, or another specific cause. Evidence After an I-20 Car Accident in Southeast Dallas When a collision closes most of a major interstate, investigators may need substantial room to document the vehicles and roadway before traffic can fully reopen. Potentially important evidence may include: TxDOT traffic-camera footage Dashcam video Nearby surveillance footage Dallas-area police crash reports Witness statements Photographs and videos from the scene Vehicle event-data recorder information Cell phone records when relevant Vehicle damage and debris Tire marks and final vehicle positions A Dallas car accident lawyer investigating a serious I-20 wreck may use this evidence to determine where each vehicle was traveling, whether a lane change occurred, and whether an initial impact caused additional collisions. The Wooley Law Firm represents people injured in Dallas car accidents⁠, including serious highway wrecks throughout southeast Dallas County. Why Multi-Lane I-20 Crashes Can Be Complicated When most of the highway must be closed after a crash, investigators may need to determine whether several vehicles or impacts were involved. Important questions can include whether: A driver changed lanes unexpectedly Traffic slowed or stopped suddenly A vehicle struck another from behind One impact caused a chain-reaction collision A vehicle crossed several lanes after the initial impact A commercial vehicle was involved Roadway debris created additional hazards The extent of the lane closure does not by itself establish how severe the crash was or who caused it. Recent I-20 Crashes in Southeast Dallas County The Wooley Law Firm has reported on other serious collisions along I-20 in this part of Dallas County, including a major I-20 crash at Dowdy Ferry Road in Dallas⁠ and a major I-20 wreck at Bonnie View Road⁠. The firm has also reported on a serious LBJ Freeway crash near Old Seagoville Road in Balch Springs⁠. Those incidents involved different circumstances and are not known to be related to Thursday morning’s crash. Injured in an I-20 Car Wreck Near Seagoville Road? If you were injured in a Dallas car accident, I-20 wreck, Seagoville Road crash, southeast Dallas highway collision, or another serious Dallas County accident, you may have the right to pursue compensation if the evidence establishes that another driver or party was legally responsible. A Dallas car accident lawyer can investigate traffic-camera footage, dashcam video, electronic vehicle data, witness statements, crash-scene evidence, and available insurance coverage to determine how the collision occurred. Depending on the circumstances, an injured person may be able to pursue compensation for medical expenses, pain and suffering, lost wages, mental anguish, impairment, property damage, and other losses. Call The Wooley Law Firm at (214) 699-6524 for a free consultation. You don’t pay unless we win. This article is based on preliminary TxDOT traffic information concerning a developing 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.