Modesto, CA (July 24, 2026) – An Amazon delivery van and a small SUV struck each other at Albers Road and Milnes Road in Modesto on Wednesday, July 22, blocking the southbound lanes, according to dispatch logs. Fire crews and an ambulance were sent to the scene shortly before 2 p.m.
Two tows were requested to help clear the roadway. Details about the extent of injuries were not immediately available.
We hope for strength and healing for those hurt in this collision.
Why Do Delivery Vans Pose Unique Risks in Traffic Crashes?
Delivery vans spend long hours on the road making frequent stops, which means their drivers are constantly merging, braking, and pulling in and out of traffic. This stop-and-go pattern can increase the chances of a collision at intersections, where a van might be pulling away from a stop just as another vehicle approaches.
Visibility can also be a factor, since larger delivery vehicles usually have bigger blind spots than a standard passenger car. A smaller SUV or sedan can be harder to spot from inside a van’s cab, particularly at an intersection with multiple lanes of traffic.
Package delivery schedules can add time pressure that isn’t present for the average driver, though it’s not clear whether that played a role here. Investigators typically look at each driver’s actions independently rather than assuming a particular cause based on the type of vehicle involved.
