Greenville, TX (May 21, 2026) – A collision involving a passenger vehicle and a semi-truck was reported on eastbound Interstate 30 near mile marker 97 at Division Street in Hunt County. Injuries were confirmed, and emergency units were dispatched to the scene. Caution was advised for drivers in the area at the time.
No names, ages, or details about the number of people hurt were included in the initial report on the accident. The severity of injuries was not confirmed at the time of publication.
The crash remains under review, and further details are expected as they become available. Our thoughts go out to everyone hurt in this collision.
Why Crashes Between Passenger Vehicles and Semi-Trucks Are Often Severe
Collisions between passenger cars and semi-trucks tend to result in more serious injuries than crashes involving two similarly sized vehicles. The size and weight difference is dramatic, a fully loaded semi can weigh up to 80,000 pounds, while a typical passenger car weighs around 3,000 to 4,000 pounds. In a direct collision, the smaller vehicle absorbs a disproportionate share of the force. On interstates, where speeds are higher, that force increases significantly. The height of a semi also means that in certain types of crashes, such as rear-end or side collisions, a car can slide underneath the trailer, a scenario known as underride. These dynamics make highway collisions between cars and large trucks among the most dangerous type of two-vehicle wreck on American roads.
