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DEVORE, San Bernardino County, Calif., Oct. 9, 2026 — Three commercial vehicles collided Thursday morning, October 8, on the southbound Interstate 15 truck bypass at Kenwood Avenue in Devore, according to the California Highway Patrol. At least one person was reported hurt, and a lane was blocked for an extended period while crews cleared the scene.
The California Highway Patrol said a white box truck and a white semi with trailer were involved in a collision that left major damage to at least one vehicle. A caller reported a semi on the right shoulder had rolled back into a white mini bus stopped in the number one and two lanes. The initial call was classified as a collision with unknown injuries before being upgraded to a crash with injuries and an ambulance responding.
The box truck came to rest blocking the bypass lane, and the number two lane remained closed for a time as traffic was routed into the two right lanes. A tow rotation was requested to clear the vehicles, and fire crews were also sent to the scene.
The crash remains under investigation. We hope everyone who was hurt makes a full recovery.
Who Faces the Greatest Risk in Multi-Vehicle Truck Crashes
When a crash chain involves a semi, a box truck and a smaller vehicle like a mini bus, the people riding in the smallest, lightest vehicle typically absorb the worst of it. Mass and structure matter in a collision, and occupants of a van or bus have far less metal and crush space around them than someone in a loaded semi cab.
Riders and passengers, rather than drivers, often make up a larger share of the injured in these multi-vehicle pileups, since they have less control over bracing for impact and may be seated closer to points of intrusion. Older adults and anyone already in a vulnerable seating position also tend to suffer more serious injuries relative to others in the same crash.
According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, 17,008 motor-vehicle crash deaths occurred outside passenger vehicles in crashes involving passenger vehicles in 2023. That figure reflects how often people outside the largest vehicle on the road, whether on foot, on two wheels, or in a smaller car or van, bear the brunt of these collisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What typically causes large-truck crashes like this one?
Multi-vehicle truck crashes often stem from a vehicle stopping, slowing, or rolling back unexpectedly in heavy highway traffic, from following distances that are too short for a big rig's stopping distance, or from driver error in judging gaps between vehicles.
How can other drivers share the road with trucks more safely?
Giving trucks extra following distance, avoiding lingering in blind spots, and being cautious near truck bypass lanes and merge points can reduce the chance of a chain-reaction crash.
Does fatigue play a role in truck-related collisions?
Fatigue is a recognized factor in commercial truck crashes generally, though it has not been identified as a cause in this incident. Investigators typically review hours-of-service records when a commercial vehicle is involved.
What should I do after a crash involving a commercial truck?
Move to a safe location if possible, call 911, seek medical evaluation even if injuries seem minor, and get the names of all drivers, companies, and insurance information involved, along with any police report number.
What to Do After a Multi-Vehicle Truck Crash in Devore, CA
If you're involved in or witness a crash like this one, start by checking on your own safety and that of others nearby before approaching damaged vehicles. Call 911 right away so medical help and traffic control can be sent to the scene.
Even if you feel fine, it's worth getting checked by a medical professional, since some injuries from a collision don't show symptoms right away. Keep any paperwork from the scene, including a CHP incident number if one is given, and follow up with your insurance company once you're safe.
If you're a commercial driver or company representative involved in a bypass-lane incident, cooperate with the responding agency and preserve any dashcam or telematics data that might help clarify what happened.
