Category Archives: Truck Accident
Tractor-Trailer Crash Causes Fire, Road Closures in Wilson County
A tractor-trailer accident is no minor situation. These vehicles are large, and the impact of such a crash can cause various damages, including fires and road closures. This is what recently happened in Tennessee. A tractor-trailer caused a crash after hitting a median wall. It then burst into flames, causing extensive damage. The accident… Read More »
Semi Truck Plows Into Church; No Known Injuries
Semi trucks are big. These vehicles can weigh tens of thousands of pounds, so a crash can cause extensive damage and injuries. A semi truck recently collided into a church in Savannah, Tennessee. The crash, which happened on April 30, caused a lot of damage to the front of the building. The truck plowed… Read More »
1 Killed in Head-on Crash With Tractor-Trailer
Car accidents can result in fatalities when large vehicles like tractor-trailers are involved. Wrong-way driving can also play a factor, as a man was recently killed in a crash in Dickson County. The accident happened on the morning of February 24 on Interstate 40. All westbound lanes of I-40 near mile marker 172 were… Read More »
Fog Leads to Crash Between Semi Truck, Sedan
Even though we are approaching spring, the weather is still a little funky in some parts of the country. Tennessee is still dealing with fog, which can impact visibility and make driving more difficult. On March 9, early morning fog in Middle Tennessee contributed to a crash involving a semi truck and a passenger… Read More »
Car Pinned Underneath Semi Truck in Memphis Crash
When vehicles collide with larger trucks, the results can be disastrous. A car was recently crushed by a semi truck and trailer in Memphis. While the scene looked devastating, there was no word of any injuries. The crash occurred on the morning of January 6 on westbound I-40 near Danny Thomas Boulevard. It is… Read More »
Driver Injured in Tractor-Trailer Underride Crash
Sometimes semi truck accidents are caused by drivers who are not paying attention and do not slow down in time. These situations often lead to rear-end crashes, but in semi trucks, these crashes can be more complex and more dangerous, since smaller vehicles can end up stuck under the trailer. This is what recently… Read More »
How Tennessee Plans to Reduce Truck-Related Fatalities
Many states across the country are seeing huge increases in truck accidents, and Tennessee is no exception. According to the Tennessee Highway Patrol, large trucks are involved in roughly 10% of fatal crashes on the state’s roads. These accidents often occur on highways, interstates, and rural roads. In response, the state has created what… Read More »