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Garland, TX (March 11, 2026) – A vehicle fire was reported along the northbound lanes of Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway near Northwest Highway in Garland.
Emergency units were dispatched to the scene around 6:30 a.m. on Wednesday, March 11, after reports that a vehicle was on fire on the right side of the highway. The incident occurred along the northbound side of the LBJ Freeway near the Northwest Highway area.
Drivers traveling through the area may have experienced slowdowns while crews responded to the scene. The burning vehicle was located along the shoulder area of the highway as responders worked to address the situation.
Officials have not released details about the extent of the injuries. Information about the cause of the fire has also not been confirmed.
Authorities continue to investigate the cause of the incident, and more details may be released as they become available.
We wish those hurt a rapid recovery.
Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway in Garland: An Overview
The Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway, commonly called the LBJ Freeway or Interstate 635, is a major highway that runs through Garland and the greater Dallas-Fort Worth area. It serves as a key loop around the northern and eastern parts of Dallas, connecting several important highways and providing access to local communities along its route.
In Garland, the freeway passes through busy commercial and residential areas, offering connections to major roads such as U.S. Highway 75, also known as the Central Expressway, which runs north-south through the city.
LBJ Fwy also intersects with other state and regional routes, including the President George Bush Turnpike (Texas State Highway 190) and Interstate 30 further west, linking Garland to nearby cities like Mesquite, Richardson, and Plano.
These connections make it an important corridor for commuters traveling across the northern Dallas suburbs and for drivers heading toward central Dallas or points east and west along the Interstate network.
The freeway features multiple lanes in each direction and is heavily used during peak travel hours, reflecting its role as a primary artery for both local and through traffic. Its design accommodates high-speed travel while providing access points to key streets, supporting the flow of traffic throughout Garland and surrounding areas.
