Recent California Truck Accidents



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  • Posted 2 hours ago
    CaltransDist3CaltransDist3

    Big rig traffic is currently restricted on Interstate 80 between Applegate and the @nevadadot state line due to the conditions. https://t.co/smOeBm3SnJ

  • Posted 6 hours ago
    CaltransD5CaltransD5

    Th No. 2 (right) lane of northbound #US101 is closed near Zaca Station Road in Santa Barbara County due to an incident involving a truck carrying hay which has caught fire. Responders are on scene. One lane remains open northbound. Road info: https://t.co/86BJHWuSgc @CaltransHQ https://t.co/8dTh8wx1JK

  • Posted 11 hours ago
    CaltransDist10CaltransDist10

    RT @CaltransDist3: #Update As of 12:40 p.m. Chain controls are (R2) EB & WB between Nyack and Truckee, trucks min.

  • Posted 12 hours ago
    CaltransDist3CaltransDist3

    #Update As of 12:40 p.m. Chain controls are (R2) EB & WB between Nyack and Truckee, trucks min. https://t.co/A4G3N0Mwln

  • Posted 12 hours ago
    CaltransDist3CaltransDist3

    ⛓️❄️🏔️🚙Chain controls are active along I-80 in the Sierra Nevada. (R2) Chains required on all vehicles except four-wheel/all-wheel drive vehicles with snow tires. EB Cisco Grove to Truckee, WB Truckee to Eagle Lakes. Minimum restrictions for trucks. @CHP_Truckee @CHPGoldRun https://t.co/XAj3R0uNm8

  • Posted 15 hours ago
    CaltransD4CaltransD4

    💨Strong winds can make driving tricky, Here’s how to stay safe✅ Hold the Wheel Tight ✅Slow Down ✅Stay Alert ✅Give Trucks Space ✅Avoid High Sides, If You Feel Pushed: Gently steer into the wind and avoid overcorrecting. @CaltransHQ @CA_Trans_Agency #Gosafely https://t.co/sr1cGtCa51

  • Posted 16 hours ago
    CaltransDist3CaltransDist3

    Truck screening active I-80 EB at Applegate, WB at Mogul, NV and SR-20 at Nevada Street. Pack your chains and check https://t.co/X5OiS6OEtB for the most accurate and reliable road information. @CHP_Truckee @CHPGoldRun https://t.co/cFs0XYSDUR

  • Posted 18 hours ago
    CaltransD2CaltransD2

    SB I-5 CLOSED AT EDGEWOOD: Southbound Interstate 5 is CLOSED to all vehicles and trucks, approximately 21 miles south of Yreka at Edgewood, due to winter weather conditions.

  • Posted 18 hours ago
    CaltransD2CaltransD2

    NB I-5 CLOSED TO ALL TRAFFIC: As of 6:37 a.m. on Wednesday, November 20, Northbound Interstate 5 is closed to ALL vehicles and trucks at Fawndale, 10 miles north of Redding.

  • Posted 18 hours ago
    CaltransD2CaltransD2

    NB I-5 CLOSED TO ALL TRAFFIC: As of 6:37 a.m. on Wednesday, November 20, Northbound Interstate 5 is closed to ALL vehicles and trucks at Fawndale, 10 miles north of Redding. Always #KnowBeforeYouGo at https://t.co/PzZh7kOoRf https://t.co/YQjodp0ogN

Older CA Truck Accidents User Reports

  • Accident on Southbound
    • Madera
    • California
    • Southbound
    • By Anonymous
    • views 76
    • 2 months ago
    User Report: Accident

    We just had a company truck get damaged because of rock that was dumped on the freeway southbound. Does anyone know what company it was the dump the rocks on the freeway? Read More

  • Traffic Jam on
    • Calistoga
    • California
    • By Anonymous
    • views 123
    • 7 months ago
    User Report: Traffic

    Traffic is stopped. Road flares on ground. Caltrans closed road in both directions. Only emergency vehicle seen is a Chevy truck with a plow. Saw elsewhere that a big rig rolled over in a ditch, not sure if this is the same incident. Read More

  • Accident on I 40 east
    • Ludlow
    • California
    • I-40 East
    • By Anonymous
    • views 137
    • 11 months ago
    User Report: Accident

    Semi truck over the side. Near Mile marker 65. Read More

  • Hazard on W J St
    • Los Banos
    • California
    • W J St
    • By Anonymous
    • views 130
    • 11 months ago
    User Report: Hazard

    I5 NB Ssingle lane just south of Mercey Springs road due to overturned big rig cleanup. Read More

  • Traffic incident
    • Morgan Hill
    • California
    • Us-101 N
    • By Anonymous
    • views 77
    • 11 months ago
    User Report: Traffic

    Stopped traffic, 3 tow trucks have passed by, 2 ambulances, 2 police Read More

  • Traffic Jam on E Lincoln St
    • Banning
    • California
    • E Lincoln St
    • By Anonymous
    • views 94
    • 12 months ago
    User Report: Traffic

    Large tractor trailer tow truck heading twords 10 East near Hargrave street. That's my location now, traffic stopped here on hargrove & Lincoln Rd. Read More

  • Accident on Petroleum Hwy
    • Lost Hills
    • California
    • Petroleum Hwy
    • By Anonymous
    • views 98
    • 1 year ago
    User Report: Accident

    Ambulance, semi truck to the side, about six cars ahead of us so cant see the full thing Read More

  • Accident on Petroleum Hwy
    • Lost Hills
    • California
    • Petroleum Hwy
    • By Anonymous
    • views 67
    • 1 year ago
    User Report: Accident

    Ambulance, semi truck to the side, about six cars ahead of us so cant see the full thing Read More

  • Accident on Roymar Rd
    • Oceanside
    • California
    • Roymar Rd
    • By Anonymous
    • views 105
    • 1 year ago
    User Report: Accident

    10 car pile up - truck completely destroyed. Lots of police at the scene. All of 76 east going west bound standstill traffic Read More

  • Accident on Roymar Rd
    • Oceanside
    • California
    • Roymar Rd
    • By Anonymous
    • views 60
    • 1 year ago
    User Report: Accident

    10 car pile up - truck completely destroyed. Lots of police at the scene. All of 76 east going west bound standstill traffic Read More