Dallas, TX — October 1, 2025, two people were injured in a truck accident at about 10:50 a.m. on westbound Interstate 20.
A preliminary accident report indicates that a 2020 Volvo semi-truck collided with two other semi-trucks, a 2015 Freightliner and a 2017 Volvo, near South Polk Street.
Two men in the Freightliner, the 32-year-old driver and a 24-year-old passenger, were seriously injured in the crash, according to the report.
The other two drivers were not hurt, the report states.
Authorities have not released any additional information about the Dallas County crash at this time.
Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman
When people hear that three semi-trucks collided on I-20 and two people were seriously injured, the immediate question is: How does something like that even happen in broad daylight? A crash involving multiple 18-wheelers doesn’t just come out of nowhere. Someone, or several someones, likely made mistakes, and it’s going to take real investigation to figure out who.
From what’s been reported, we know a 2020 Volvo semi hit two other trucks, a 2015 Freightliner and a 2017 Volvo, near South Polk Street. The driver and passenger in the Freightliner were both seriously hurt. But that’s pretty much all the information that’s been released. There’s no detail yet about how the crash unfolded or which truck initiated the collision. That matters a great deal.
Depending on how the crash happened — whether one truck rear-ended the others, changed lanes unsafely or stopped suddenly without warning — different drivers and even their employers could face responsibility. But no one can answer that without hard evidence.
That’s why the first step in a case like this is getting access to the black boxes from all three trucks. These devices, known as engine control modules (ECMs), record critical data like speed, braking, throttle use and whether the truck was in cruise control. If dash cam footage is available, that could also provide key visual evidence of how the crash unfolded. Cell phone records might show if a driver was distracted at the time.
Beyond that, we also have to ask about the trucking companies involved. Were their drivers properly trained? Were they pushing their drivers to meet unreasonable deadlines? Did any of them skip background checks when they hired these drivers?
I worked on a case not long ago where the company put a driver behind the wheel who had no business being on the road. They didn’t bother to check her history or assess her driving skills beyond a quick road test. That kind of short-sightedness isn’t rare, and it can absolutely lead to crashes like this one. But again, no one can know unless someone demands those records and puts the pieces together.
Authorities may eventually release more information, but experience tells me that official reports often leave out key details or make assumptions without all the facts. That’s why independent investigations matter; not just for uncovering what really happened, but for holding the right people accountable.
Key Takeaways:
- It’s not yet clear which truck caused the collision or how the crash began.
- Black box data, dash cams and cell phone records will be essential in determining fault.
- Driver training, hiring practices and company policies may play a role depending on what investigation reveals.
- Serious injuries raise the stakes, but assigning blame requires more than assumptions.
- Independent investigation is the only way to ensure the full truth comes out.
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