KOKOMO, Howard County, Ind., Oct. 21, 2026 — A crash involving a truck and a semi left at least one person injured on Tuesday afternoon, October 20, near the intersection of 1350 East and 100 North in Kokomo, Indiana.
Emergency crews were dispatched to the scene at 4:16 p.m. The call described an injury accident between a truck and a semi at that intersection.
Dispatchers also relayed radio traffic suggesting the truck's driver may have suffered a heart attack before or during the crash. That detail has not been confirmed by any agency and remains unverified.
No information has been released on the number of people injured, their conditions, or whether any roads were closed during the response. It's not yet known which agency is leading the investigation into the crash.
Our thoughts are with those who were injured, and we wish them a full recovery.
Local Crash Information for Kokomo, IN
The truck crash was reported in Kokomo, in Howard County. For more crash news from the area, see our latest Howard County crash news.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are a truck's blind spots, and why do they matter?
Large trucks have wide blind spots along both sides, directly behind the trailer, and close in front of the cab. A car that lingers in one of these zones may be invisible to the truck driver, which raises the risk of a collision during lane changes or turns.
What is an underride crash?
An underride crash happens when a smaller vehicle slides partly or fully beneath a truck's trailer during a collision, usually from behind or the side. These crashes usually cause severe damage because the car's safety structures are not built to absorb impact at that height.
What commonly causes large-truck accidents?
Common factors include driver fatigue, distraction, mechanical failure, bad weather, and sudden medical emergencies behind the wheel. Investigators typically review vehicle data, witness accounts, and driver history to determine what happened.
How should drivers share the road with trucks?
Give trucks extra following distance, avoid lingering beside or behind trailers, and pass only when there's a clear, open stretch of road. Sudden braking or lane changes near a truck leave little time for its driver to react.
What to Do After a Truck Accident in Kokomo, IN
If you're involved in a crash with a commercial truck, call 911 right away, even if injuries seem minor at first. Some injuries, especially from impacts with a large vehicle, don't show symptoms until hours later. Move to a safe location if you're able, and wait for police and medical responders to arrive.
Once you're safe, seek a medical evaluation as soon as possible, even if you feel fine at the scene. Keep copies of any police report, medical records, and photos of the scene if you were able to take them. These steps help protect your health first, and they also make it easier to sort out what happened if questions come up later.
