Manchester, NH (March 5, 2026) – An injury crash involving a passenger car and a tractor-trailer was reported on Tuesday afternoon, March 3, along Route 101 West near Exit 1 at the Bypass 28 interchange in Manchester.
Emergency units were dispatched to the scene around 3:12 p.m. after reports that a tractor-trailer had struck the rear of a passenger car on the westbound side of the highway. Crews arrived to assess the situation and assist those involved in the crash.
Initial information indicates the car was rear-ended by the tractor-trailer while traveling along the roadway near the exit area. At least one person was reported hurt, and medical responders evaluated those involved at the scene.
Authorities continue to investigate the cause of the crash, and more details will be released as soon as they become available. Our thoughts remain with those affected as they continue to receive care and recover from their injuries.
Why Rear-End Crashes Happen on Busy Highway Exits
Rear-end crashes often occur in areas where traffic patterns change quickly, such as near highway exits and interchanges. Drivers may slow down to prepare for an exit or shift lanes to position their vehicles correctly. When vehicles behind them fail to slow in time, a collision can occur.
Exit areas can also create sudden traffic backups, especially during busy afternoon hours. Vehicles merging or preparing to leave the roadway may cause brief slowdowns that ripple through traffic behind them.
Spacing between vehicles, driver attention, and traffic flow conditions often influence how these crashes unfold and how severe they become.
