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Traffic Jam
Southbury-Middlebury, CT
Traffic
Driver's Beware: Portion Of I-84 Closed In Southbury After Tractor-Trailer Fire
Drivers planning to take I-84 west home Monday night, Sept. 8, should pick another route after a tractor-trailer caught fire, forcing police to shut down a section of the busy highway. The fire was reported just before 6 p.m., according to the state Department of Transportation. Police have shut down the westbound lanes between exits 14 and 13, with the latter off-ramp also closed. Traffic in both directions was at a near standstill, according to CT Roads. It's unclear when that section may reopen. Drivers should avoid the area if possible. Authorities have not said…
Silver Spring, MD
Traffic
Miles-Long Backup Reported After Tractor-Trailer Crash Shuts Down I-495 In Montgomery County
A tractor-trailer crash on I-495 in Montgomery County shut down all westbound lanes and caused miles of backups Wednesday afternoon, Aug. 13, according to transportation officials. The crash happened on the Outer Loop at the I-270 Spur (Exit 38), the Metropolitan Area Transportation Operations Coordination (MATOC) program reported shortly after 2 p.m. All lanes were blocked and delays stretched roughly 2.5 miles. By 2:46 p.m., officials said all lanes were still closed, with traffic being diverted to MD-187 (Exit 36). Delays had grown to about three miles. A Maryland Department of T…
Fairfax, VA
Traffic
Arlington Woman Killed, 3 Injured In 5-Vehicle Crash On I-495 In Fairfax County: VSP (
Updated
)
New details have been released after an Arlington woman was killed and three others hospitalized in a violent multi-vehicle crash that shut down most lanes of I-495 in Fairfax County on Monday afternoon, state police confirmed. The multi-vehicle crash happened around 3:08 p.m. on July 21 in the northbound lanes near Braddock Road and Exit 54A for George Mason University and EagleBank Arena, according to Virginia State Police. Five vehicles were involved in the wreck: a Toyota Tacoma, a Scion XB (fatal), a Honda Civic, and a Ford F-350 and a Nissan Rogue. On Tuesday, state police investigat…
Enfield, CT
Traffic
2 State Troopers Injured, I-91N Closed After Multiple Vehicle Crash In Enfield
A serious multi-vehicle crash shut down a stretch of Interstate 91 northbound Thursday morning, July 10, leaving two state troopers and several others injured and causing traffic backups for miles. The crash happened during the busy morning commute near Exit 47W in Enfield. It's unclear what caused the wreck, but a car hit two state troopers — one inside a cruiser, the other outside, authorities said. The Connecticut State Police have not released their names. Several people were taken to a hospital for treatment. State police described their injuries as serious but not life-threatening. P…
North Haven, CT
Police & Fire
Water Wreck Snarls I-91: Bottled-Water Truck Flips In North Haven, Driver Hurt
A tractor-trailer carrying 45,000 pounds of bottled water overturned on Interstate 91 in North Haven, sending the driver to the hospital and bringing traffic to a standstill across parts of the highway and nearby roads, authorities said. North Haven firefighters posted photos from the Wednesday afternoon, July 9, wreck and said state troopers were diverting traffic on I-91 South between exits 12 and 13, as well as along Washington Avenue, where traffic was being redirected. The cleanup won’t be quick. Emergency crews say the truck can’t be moved until its heavy load is taken out first…
Fairfax, VA
Traffic
Crash On I-95 In Fairfax County Backs Up Traffic For Miles: VDOT
A multi-vehicle crash on I-95 North brought traffic to a crawl in Fairfax County on Tuesday morning, with delays stretching for miles as emergency crews responded. The crash happened at mile marker 165, near the VA-7 interchange, around 11 a.m. on July 1, Virginia Department of Transportation officials said. At least one lane and the left shoulder were shut down, with multiple emergency vehicles seen on scene. “On I-95 at mile marker 165 in the County of Fairfax, motorists can expect delays due to a multi-vehicle crash. The north left shoulder and left lane are closed,” VDOT said. …
Monsey, NY
Traffic
Carnival Trailer Catches Fire, Snarls Traffic On I-87 In Monsey (
Update
)
A carnival trailer fire temporarily blocked lanes and caused traffic to back up on the New York Thruway in Rockland County. The blaze happened on Monday, June 30, around noon on Interstate 87 northbound in Monsey just after the Spring Valley toll barrier, according to 511NY traffic reports. According to New York State Police, a 2017 Volvo tractor-trailer had been traveling in the right lane when the carnival trailer caught fire on the right shoulder after its brakes overheated. The truck then detached the trailer to avoid being damaged. The driver was not injured, police said. The bla…
Fredericksburg, VA
News
Details Released In Fiery I-81 Crash, Trucker Seriously Injured: Cops
A tractor-trailer burst into flames after crashing on a stretch of I-81 in Virginia, backing up traffic for hours and sending a New Jersey driver to the hospital with serious injuries, police said. It happened at around 3:49 p.m. Saturday, April 19, near the 272-mile marker in Shenandoah County, according to Virginia State Police. That’s where the driver of a 2025 Peterbilt rig lost control after a tire blew out, slamming into the guardrail and jackknifing. The trailer then erupted into a towering inferno, sending black smoke billowing into the sky as stunned drivers looked on. The driver …
Stafford, VA
News
I-95 Traffic Backed Up For Miles For Tractor-Trailer Crash In Stafford County (
Developing
)
All northbound lanes on I-95 in Stafford County came to a grinding halt Friday afternoon, March 28, after a crash involving a tractor-trailer sparked a traffic nightmare, according to VDOT and state police. The wreck happened at mile marker 143.7, near the Aquia/Garrisonville exit, just before 5:15 p.m., closing the entire northbound side of the highway and sending traffic into a two-mile tailspin. "On I-95 at mile marker 143.7... all north lanes are closed," VDOT said. "Traffic backups are approximately 2.0 miles." Crews from Virginia State Police, Stafford County Fire, the Sheriff’s Offi…
Fairfax, VA
Traffic
Fiery Crash Shuts Down I-66 In Fairfax County, Sends One To Hospital: Fire Officials
Traffic came to a standstill in Fairfax County after a fiery crash involving a tractor-trailer and sedan shut down all westbound lanes on I-66 near Nutley Street, fire officials said. Fire crews responded to the scene around 2:00 p.m. Monday, March 24, after the two vehicles collided on I-66 WB, according to Fairfax County Fire and Rescue. The collision sparked a vehicle fire, prompting emergency responders to block off all lanes while they worked to contain the flames. "Fairfax’s Bravest are on scene of a vehicle fire on I-66 WB prior to Nutley Street," the department posted on X. "Crews …
Meriden, CT
Traffic
Tractor-Trailer Crash Causes Massive Traffic Jam On Route 15 In Meriden
A portion of Route 15 was closed Thursday morning, Feb. 13, after a car crashed with a tractor-trailer. The wreck was reported around 7:45 a.m. between westbound Exits 66 and 68, CTRoads.org said. No one was hurt, but the crash caused a traffic jam that stretched four miles. The Department of Energy and Environmental responded to the scene because of a reported fuel leak. Police closed the I-691 West ramp (Exit 68W) ramp Thursday morning as they cleaned, cleared, and investigated the scene. Visit CT Roads for updates on when the ramp reopens.
Suffern, NY
Traffic
Lanes Reopen After Crash On NY Thruway In Ramapo (
Developing
)
A crash on I-87 in the Hudson Valley blocked multiple lanes for hours on Monday, Jan. 27. The incident happened in Rockland County on Monday, Jan. 27 at around 11:05 a.m. on I-87 South in Ramapo, according to 511NY. The crash temporarily left the left and center southbound lanes blocked and caused stop-and-go traffic in the area. The lanes have since reopened to traffic. More information about the crash has not yet been released by authorities. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
Groton, CT
Police & Fire
CT Man Found Blacked Out On Groton I-95 Ramp With BAC 4 Times Legal Limit For 2nd OUI: Police
A Connecticut man is facing multiple charges after being found passed out behind the wheel of an SUV, blocking an off-ramp on I-95 in Groton and causing significant traffic delays, according to state police. Avi Patel, 25, of Waterford, is charged with illegal operation of a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs (second offense) and improper parking following the incident on Thursday evening, Jan. 23, Connecticut State Police said. Troopers were called to the northbound off-ramp at Exit 88 just after 7 p.m. for reports of a gray Hyundai Santa Fe stopped in the middle of the …
Fredericksburg, VA
Traffic
Warm Weather Clears Way For I-95 Tractor-Trailer Wreckage Cleanup In Spotsylvania
An overturned tractor-trailer that snarled traffic on I-95 in Spotsylvania for days has finally been cleared, thanks to an unseasonably warm break in the weather. The crash occurred early Thursday, Jan. 9, when a tractor-trailer overturned, forcing the closure of several southbound lanes and backing up traffic for hours. Since then, the wreckage has remained on the shoulder, awaiting removal. Crews took advantage of mild weather on Saturday, Jan. 11, to remove the wreckage, which had been delayed by earlier winter storms. The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) issued an alert adv…
Harrisburg, PA
Traffic
Jack-Knifed Tractor-Trailer Shuts Down I-83 North In Harrisburg: PennDOT
A tractor-trailer jack-knifed on I-83 North near mile marker 44, bringing traffic to a halt at the site of the missing 29th Street overpass in Harrisburg, officials said. The crash, reported on Tuesday, Jan. 7, caused extensive backups as emergency responders accessed the scene by driving southbound in the northbound lanes, authorities said. Drivers have been urged to avoid the area and use alternate routes. Officials have not yet confirmed any injuries, whether other vehicles were involved, or when the highway will reopen. The incomplete 29th Street overpass has added to the challenge of …
Towson, MD
Traffic
Crash On Snowy I-95 Shuts Down Several Lanes, Traffic Backed Up In Baltimore County
Several lanes were blocked on I-95 due to a crash in Baltimore County as travelers face slick, snowy conditions on the roads. Three northbound lanes on the interstate were shut down on Monday afternoon following a crash that tied up traffic for a lengthy stretch just past exit 67 in White Marsh, officials say. As of 1 p.m., crews were still at the scene working to clear the area to allow traffic to flow through the area. Upwards of 12 inches of snow are possible in some parts of Maryland on Monday heading into Tuesday, causing trouble for travelers heading through the area. Since 1 a.m…
Jersey City, NJ
Police & Fire
Crashes Closes All Lanes In Jersey City:
Njdot
A crash snarled traffic in Jersey City on the afternoon of Monday, Dec. 30, authorities said. The crash occurred between a pickup truck and a motorcycle Grove Street and 14th Street at 10:40 a.m., Port Authority police said. The motorcycle operator was hospitalized, PAPD said. There were no other injuries reported, PAPD said. The crash forced all lanes to be closed, the New Jersey Department of Transportation said. PAPD is investigating.
East Islip, NY
News
Southern State Parkway Rollover: Multiple Lanes Blocked By Reported East Islip Crash
A serious crash briefly blocked multiple lanes on a major Long Island highway on Christmas Eve. The incident happened on the eastbound Southern State Parkway near Sunrise Highway in East Islip, shortly before 3 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 24. Multiple emergency vehicles responded to a reported rollover crash, according to preliminary radio traffic. It was not immediately clear if anyone was injured or how many vehicles were involved. Department of Transportation cameras showed at least two lanes blocked with a brief backup behind the crash site. The roadway was fully reopened by 3:45 p.m.
Tarrytown-SleepyHollow, NY
Traffic
4-Car Crash Blocks Lane Of I-87 In Tarrytown, Causes Traffic
A crash temporarily blocked a lane of Interstate 87 in Westchester and slowed northbound traffic. The incident happened on Friday, Dec. 13 around 3:40 p.m. on I-87 North just after Exit 8/8A in Tarrytown, according to New York State Police. Troopers said four vehicles were involved in the collision and one person suffered minor injuries. The crash blocked the northbound left lane until around 4:30 p.m., causing a five-mile backup on I-287 East that worsened Friday rush-hour traffic.
Rutherford, NJ
Police & Fire
All Lanes Of Route 17 Closed By Overturned Construction Equipment In East Rutherford
Traffic was halted along Route 17 Tuesday morning, Oct. 29 due to debris that fell off a tractor trailer in East Rutherford. As of 10 a.m., all southbound lanes, south of East Union Avenue, were closed. Traffic cameras show cars backed up in the southbound lanes and what appeared to be overturned construction equipment. This is a developing news report.
Fairfax, VA
Traffic
Traffic Tied Up By Multi-Vehicle Crash On I-95 In Fairfax County
A multi-vehicle crash on I-95 led to lengthy delays for some drivers traveling through Fairfax County on Sunday afternoon. Several northbound lanes of the interstate were closed near the 164.4 mile marker at around 1:30 p.m., where there were two vehicles on the side of the road, causing traffic for miles. Virginia DOT The north left shoulder, left lane, left center lane, and right shoulder are closed as of 1:37 p.m., according to the Virginia Department of Transportation. Update: Crash: NB on I-95 at MM164.4 (0.3mi north of VA-600 Exit163) in Fairfax Co. 2 NB travel lanes closed…
Arlington, VA
Traffic
Traffic Backed Up During Afternoon Rush Due To Incident On I-395 In Arlington: DOT
Rush hour came to a screeching halt on Thursday afternoon for some commuters in Virginia who had to contend with the traffic that built up on I-395 due to a crash in Arlington. The afternoon commute was a slog for some, when crews were called to a stretch of the northbound lanes of the interstate at around 5:30 p.m., where there was a reported incident that led to multiple lane closures, with traffic only getting by the lefthand shoulder while crews investigated. I-395 traffic Virginia DOT According to the Virginia DOT, the crash was reported in Arlington near the 9.7 mile marker,…
Fort Lee, NJ
Traffic
Two Crashes Block Lanes Of GWB, Injuries Reported
Two separate crashes jammed lanes of the George Washington Bridge during Wednesday morning's commute Aug. 21, the NJDOT site said. One crash was reported in the lower level eastbound lanes around 8:40 a.m. Injuries were reported. The other happened on the upper level in Fort Lee. Both crashes took out two lanes, the NJDOT site says. This is a developing story.
Wayne, NJ
Police & Fire
Crash With Fuel Spill Shuts Route 80 In Wayne
A crash and fuel spill closed all lanes of Route 80 in Wayne on Monday afternoon, Aug. 19, according to the NJDOT site. As of 2:22 p.m., all westbound lanes west of Exit 53 were closed. Delays up to 15 minutes were being reported.
Fairfax, VA
Traffic
Crash Investigation Leads To Lane Closures, Delays On I-395 North In Fairfax County
The afternoon commute got off to a rocky start for some in Fairfax County when a crash snarled up traffic on I-395 on Friday. Motorists were delayed on Aug. 2, when a crash was reported shortly before 4:30 p.m., which left several northbound lanes of the interstate shut down, bottling up traffic for miles. Crash: NB on I-395 at MM3.3 (0.6mi north of Little River Trnpk Exit3B) in Fairfax Co. 2 NB travel lanes closed. 4:20PM — 511 Virginia (@511statewideva) August 2, 2024 The north left shoulder, left lane, and center lane were all closed, according to the Virginia Department of Transpor…
Cornwall-Mount Gretna, PA
Traffic
1 Hospitalized After Two Tractor-Trailers Collided On I-81 In Lebanon: PennDOT (
Photos
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Two tractor-trailers collided on Interstate 81 sending one person to the hospital, Pennsylvania Department of Transportation spokesperson Fritzi Schreffler told Daily Voice. The crash happened on I-81 South at mile marker 93 in Swatara Township shortly after 4 a.m. on Thursday, August 1, as detailed by Schreffler. There was "heavy entrapment" and one of the tractor-trailers rolled over, Schreffler explained. One driver was taken to Hershey Medical Center. The extent of their injuries is unknown. Bunker Hill Fire Company "One of the tractor-trailers was carrying peat moss…
Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
Traffic
Crash With Injuries Jams I-80 (
Developing
)
A crash with injuries was jamming up traffic on Interstate 80 in Morris County, authorities said. The crash occurred at about 3:40 p.m. on Friday, July 12, according to the NJDOT. The crash involved a vehicle off the roadway along I-80 eastbound west of Exit 30 (Howard Boulevard) in Mount Arlington, the NJDOT said. Check back for updates.
Vineland, NJ
Traffic
Truck Flips On Route 48 In South Jersey (
Developing
)
A truck crashed and overturned jamming traffic on Route 48 in Salem County, authorities said. The crash occurred at about 6:50 a.m. on Wednesday, July 3 in Carneys Point Township, according to NJ DOT. Traffic in both directions west of Route 40 was affected, 511nj.org reported. All lanes remained closed westbound as of 10 a.m. Check back for updates.
Edison, NJ
Traffic
Tractor-Trailer Fire Jams NJ Turnpike (
Developing
)
A tractor-trailer fire on the New Jersey Turnpike was jamming traffic in South Brunswick, authorities said. The fire broke out at about 12:40 p.m. on Tuesday, July 2 on the outer roadway southbound north of Interchange 8A (Route 32) in SOuth Brunswick, according to NJDOT. Two right lanes of three lanes were blocked as of 2:30 p.m., 511nj.org reported. Check back for updates.
Gaithersburg, MD
Traffic
Lanes Reopened On I-495 After Tractor-Trailer Fire, Debris Spill In Maryland
Traffic was tied up on Sunday morning on the I-495 Outer Loop in Montgomery County when a tractor-trailer was involved in a crash and caught fire, officials say. The truck was struck by a hit-and-run driver, causing the crash, which resulted in the subsequent fire and upwards of 20 barrels of powdered tungsten metal into the roadway, causing slick conditions for motorists. https://t.co/oGZiVg68oW pic.twitter.com/8vODfv6bRD — Montgomery Fire Wire (@MoCoFireWire) June 30, 2024 Crews were able to quickly extinguish the fire, but not before the tractor-trailer was destroyed, fuel spilled, …
Englewood, NJ
Police & Fire
Update
: Teens Crawl From Fiery Rollover Crash On PIP
Two teenagers crawled from their overturned vehicle as it burst into flames on the Palisades Interstate Parkway, responders said. One of them was taken to the hospital with minor injuries by the Closter Volunteer Ambulance and Rescue Corps following the northbound crash between Exits 1 & 2 shortly before 6:30 p.m. Thursday, June 6. A driver who was in the northbound lane estimated that the vehicle was going at least 80 miles an hour. "I heard a loud screech!" another wrote. "Looked in mirror and the car was standing up/down, then flipped!" Melissa Brown of North Bergen said her son wa…
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