Odessa, TX - Semi-Truck Crash with Injuries at I-20 & E Loop 388

Odessa, TX (March 4, 2023) - There was a semi-truck crash reported in the Odessa area on Thursday, March 2, and at least one person was hurt. 

The crash took place on Interstate 20 near East Loop 388 at around 10:59 a.m. It was reported that windy conditions caused a semi-truck on the roadway to overturn. There were reported injuries, but the severity and number of resulting injuries have not yet been determined. 

The area was closed while emergency crews were present. No further information has been provided at this time. 

An ongoing accident investigation is being managed by local authorities. 

Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families at this time. We hope for their full recovery.

18-Wheeler Collisions in Texas

According to the Texas Department of Transportation, 5,620 semi-truck accidents were reported in Texas in 2022. Large trucks were involved in almost 6.7% of all motor vehicle incidents on Texas's roads and highways in that year. The 928 fatal trucking crashes resulted in a total of 1,228 fatalities, or about double the national average. A total of 4,804 people were reportedly harmed in incidents involving large commercial vehicles in Texas, which also experienced an increase in the number of semi-truck accident injuries.

As the population continues to grow in the state of Texas, so does the demand for more goods, food, and services. Big trucks are required to bring all of these into the state, and as the trucking industry grows, more people and cars are using going to be using the state's many highway and road systems. Increased traffic and congestion brought on by more large vehicles on the road increase the risk of accidents. Truck accidents can result in death or seriously disabling injuries in addition to financial implications for physical damage.

The Rasansky Law Firm is dedicated to providing the families of individuals who have passed away or been harmed in semi-truck accidents with the best legal assistance attainable. Our dedicated and professional Odessa truck accident lawyers can handle your case in the right way to ensure that you receive the greatest settlement possible and can fully recover. Our attorneys are ready to fight for your rights and stand up to a powerful insurance company. Call our personal injury lawyers at (214) 651-6100 as soon as possible to arrange a free consultation. Our lawyers will see to it that your claim is handled fairly and that the guilty party is brought to justice.