BOWLING GREEN, Wood County, Ohio, Nov. 14, 2026 — A semi-truck and a car collided on Thursday night, November 12, at the intersection of Sugar Ridge Road and Dunbridge Road north of Bowling Green, according to the Bowling Green Fire Department.
Crews responded to the crash site around 9:15 p.m. The collision required extrication equipment to free at least one person from a vehicle, and a medical helicopter was called to the scene.
The number of people hurt and the extent of their injuries had not been confirmed as of the fire department's initial report. It is not yet known how many people were in each vehicle.
No information on the cause of the crash has been released. The investigation is ongoing.
We wish those injured a full recovery.
Intersection Crashes in Ohio
This truck crash happened at Sugar Ridge Road and Dunbridge Road in Bowling Green, OH. Our Ohio intersections page covers intersection crashes across Ohio.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why are crashes involving semi trucks usually more serious than crashes between two cars?
A loaded semi can weigh 20 to 30 times more than a passenger car, so a collision transfers far more force to the smaller vehicle. The size and weight difference frequently leads to more serious injuries even in crashes that would be minor if both vehicles were cars.
What are a truck's blind spots, and why do they matter?
Large trucks have wide blind spots along both sides, directly behind the trailer, and close in front of the cab. Drivers in these zones may not be visible to the truck driver, which is why safety experts advise staying out of these areas or passing through them quickly.
What is an underride crash?
An underride crash happens when a smaller vehicle slides partially or fully beneath a truck's trailer during a collision, usually because the trailer sits higher off the ground than a car's safety structure. These crashes can be especially severe because the car's protective frame may not absorb the impact as designed.
What typically causes large-truck accidents?
Common factors include driver fatigue, following too closely, blind-spot collisions, mechanical failure such as brake problems, and difficult weather or road conditions. Investigators typically review a mix of driver history, vehicle maintenance records, and road conditions when determining a cause.
