A tire blowout can cause a devastating accident if an 18-wheeler is involved.
According to a report from News4SanAntonio, a major accident involving an 18-wheeler shut down Interstate 35 on the South Side early Thursday morning.¹
Electric poles add a new level of danger in car accidents.
According to a report from KSAT News, the driver of an 18-wheeler was hospitalized and several counties experienced power outages after a crash in Atascosa County.¹
Accidents involving trains are rare but often devastating.
According to a News4SanAntonio report, an 18-wheeler was struck by a train in Schertz on Monday afternoon.¹
Rear-end collisions involving 18-wheelers can have devastating consequences.
A woman was injured early Tuesday morning after her vehicle became pinned beneath an 18-wheeler on Interstate 35, according to a report from News4SanAntonio.¹
Pileup accidents are more common in inclement weather.
A Florida man was killed following a massive multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 10 in Kimble County, according to a report from News4SanAntonio.¹
Nighttime driving brings its own set of challenges.
A fatal early-morning crash shut down part of Wetmore Road on San Antonio’s Northeast Side Thursday after a minivan slammed into the back of an 18-wheeler, according to a report from News4SanAntonio.¹
Chemical spills are a major risk of 18-wheeler accidents.
According to a News4SanAntonio report, an early-morning crash involving an 18-wheeler caused a seven-hour shutdown on I-10.¹
Disabled vehicles can cause major accidents if drivers aren’t careful.
(Update) Texas DPS officials say the pickup was stopped at a red light when the tractor-trailer struck it from behind. The driver of the tractor-trailer was not injured.
Fatal commercial vehicle accidents are unfortunately common.
According to a News4SanAntonio report, a commercial vehicle crash near I-10 in Seguin killed one driver and left two others hospitalized on Wednesday morning.¹
18-wheelers are more likely to catch fire after an accident than a passenger vehicle.
According to a News4SanAntonio report, an 18-wheeler transporting beef brisket to Canada caught fire on I-35 Tuesday morning.¹
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