Hallsville, TX (May 16, 2026) – Multiple people were injured on Friday afternoon, May 15, in a seven-vehicle crash on Interstate 20 eastbound near FM 450 in Hallsville.
According to Texas DPS Sgt. Adam Albritton, the collision involved two semi-truck trailers and five passenger vehicles. Officials said the incident began as a single crash before triggering a chain-reaction collision involving several additional vehicles.
Emergency units responded to the interstate and treated multiple people for injuries at the scene. Authorities stated that several victims suffered minor injuries, and some individuals were transported to local hospitals for additional treatment. Officials said none of the reported injuries appeared to be serious.
Traffic along Interstate 20 eastbound was heavily impacted for several hours while crews worked to clear damaged vehicles and debris from the roadway. By approximately 6:31 p.m., lanes were beginning to reopen to traffic.
Additional details regarding the cause of the crash and the total number of injured victims have not yet been released. The incident remains under investigation.
We are thinking of those injured as they continue to recover.
What Often Causes Chain-Reaction Crashes on Busy Interstates?
Chain-reaction crashes on major highways often begin when traffic suddenly slows or stops, leaving little time for following drivers to react. Large trucks and heavy traffic can increase the severity of these collisions because longer stopping distances make it harder to avoid secondary impacts.
Investigators commonly review traffic flow, vehicle spacing, and braking patterns when examining multi-vehicle interstate crashes. Weather, visibility, and roadway congestion may also contribute to how quickly a crash expands into a larger collision. In incidents involving semi-trucks, investigators may examine cargo weight, speed, and driver response times. Damage patterns across several vehicles can help reconstruct the sequence of impacts and determine how the crash spread through traffic.
