Albany, NY (May 12, 2026) – Three people were taken to the hospital after a crash involving a box truck and a car in Albany on Monday, May 11. The collision happened after 6:00 p.m. on eastbound Interstate 90 near Exit 24.
Emergency units responded after an eastbound box truck and a Honda were involved in the crash. Officials said the Honda became wedged under the truck before both vehicles left the roadway and stopped in a ditch.
The box truck driver and a passenger were taken to Albany Medical Center with non-life-threatening injuries. The driver of the Honda was taken to Samaritan Hospital with minor injuries.
The crash remains under investigation. Additional details may become available as authorities continue their review.
Our thoughts remain with those injured as they recover.
Hospital Visits After Truck and Car Collisions
Crashes involving box trucks and passenger cars can cause serious damage because of the size difference between the vehicles. A smaller car may absorb more force during impact, especially if it becomes trapped under part of the truck.
Highway crashes can also create added danger for nearby traffic. Vehicles may leave the roadway, lanes may close, and drivers may need to slow quickly near the scene. Ditches, shoulders, and guardrails can affect how vehicles come to rest after impact.
Medical checks after these crashes can help identify injuries that may not be clear right away and could be dangerous at long term. Neck pain, back pain, bruising, or head symptoms may appear after the initial shock fades.
