Basic Facts
Crash date: 3-19-2026
Crash location: I-95 Exit 37, Providence, RI
People involved:
- Unidentified Driver
- Unidentified Trucker
Do Authorities suspect alcohol played a role in this crash?: Unknown
Did authorities recommend criminal charges?: Unknown
Do authorities suspect a product defect caused the crash?: Unknown
Accident Report
March 19, 2026, one person was injured following an 18-wheeler accident at around 6:00 p.m. along Interstate 95.
Authorities said in preliminary statements that the accident took place on southbound lanes of the interstate at the Exit 97 B-C-D split, approaching Atwells Avenue.
According to reports, a Mazda going southbound crashed at the exit split. Following this, an 18-wheeler crashed into the Mazda, pinning the vehicle. The driver of the Mazda was taken from the scene with unspecified injuries.
Right now, additional details about the crash are unavailable.
How Did This Accident Occur?
A car crashing at an exit on the highway is usually written off as someone trying to abruptly make their exit at the last second. However, it’s important to hear both sides of the story. For all we know, there was an emergency of some kind or something unavoidable like a tire blowout. It’s also important to consider things like road design and whether or not the signage or lane diversions in this area are confusing at all. Maybe that’s not what happened here, but it’s best to cover all bases so nothing important slips through the cracks.
If anyone reading this is local to the area, is this a notorious exit for causing accidents? Do you think there need to be road improvements? Let me know in the comments.
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