Indianapolis, IN — November 29, 2025, two people were injured in a truck accident just before 2 a.m. on Interstate 65 near County Line Road.
Authorities said a car and a semi-truck were involved in a crash near mile marker 101 that left the car on fire and the truck overturned across the north- and southbound lanes of the interstate.
Both drivers suffered unspecified injuries in the crash, according to authorities.
Authorities have not released any additional information about the Marion County crash at this time.
Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman
When people read about a crash like this — an 18-wheeler overturned across both sides of the interstate and a car burned — they naturally wonder: How could something like that happen? Was the truck driver at fault? Was something wrong with the vehicle? Or did another factor, like driver fatigue or poor cargo loading, play a role?
At this point, it’s not clear what caused the crash. Authorities say a car and a semi-truck collided, but they haven’t said who hit whom or how the vehicles came into contact. Depending on whether the truck was already moving or stationary, different questions arise. If the truck was moving, was the driver alert, properly trained and following safe practices? If it was stopped or disabled in the roadway, why, and was it marked with hazard signals as required?
Another major unknown is how the truck came to block both north- and southbound lanes. That suggests the truck may have crossed the center median, intentionally or not, which is a red flag in many crash investigations. In my experience, when an 18-wheeler ends up straddling both directions of traffic, it’s usually the result of either a loss of control or a violent impact. Either scenario raises serious concerns about driver behavior, vehicle maintenance or even how the truck was loaded.
Truck crashes like this don’t just happen out of the blue. The key to understanding what went wrong is evidence: black box data, in-cab camera footage (if it exists) and even the driver’s phone records. Was the driver distracted? Did the brakes fail? Was the truck hauling an unbalanced or shifting load that caused it to tip? Any of these factors could explain why the truck ended up overturned and the car caught fire.
I’ve handled cases where trucking companies hired drivers with poor records or skipped proper training, and those decisions came back to haunt them. I’ve also seen crashes where the truck driver followed all the rules but was put in a dangerous position because of faulty equipment or rushed scheduling. Until all the facts are in, it’s premature to assume who’s to blame, but that’s exactly why a thorough investigation matters.
Key Takeaways:
- It’s not clear what caused the crash or how the truck came to block both directions of I-65.
- Black box data, camera footage and driver records will be crucial to figuring out what happened.
- Whether the crash involved driver error, equipment failure or poor cargo loading is still unknown.
- A full investigation is the only way to ensure that the right parties are held accountable.
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