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Milpitas, CA (February 26, 2026) – A multi-vehicle crash was reported on northbound Interstate 680 just south of the Scott Creek Road off-ramp in Milpitas, California, on Wednesday, February 25. The collision was reported just after 5:00 PM and involved at least three vehicles, including a green Ford Mustang, a red sedan, and a white pickup truck.
Emergency units responded to the scene following reports of an injury collision. The white pickup truck was found on the right-hand shoulder, though whether its occupants were involved in the crash was not immediately confirmed.
The condition of those injured and the circumstances that led to the collision have not been publicly released. Authorities continue to investigate the crash, and more information will be shared as it becomes available. Our thoughts are with those affected as they recover.
Multi-Vehicle Crashes on I-680 in Santa Clara County
Interstate 680 through the Milpitas area carries heavy commuter traffic during afternoon and evening hours, making it one of the more congested stretches of freeway in the South Bay. When multiple vehicles are involved in a crash during peak traffic periods, the risk of secondary collisions increases as approaching drivers encounter unexpected slowdowns. The northbound lanes near Scott Creek Road see consistent vehicle flow from commuters heading toward the Fremont and Pleasanton corridors.
Crashes involving three or more vehicles on freeways often result from chain-reaction events, where one initial collision triggers additional impacts from trailing traffic. The presence of a vehicle on the shoulder following such an incident can complicate the response, as emergency crews must account for all parties at the scene. Determining which vehicles were directly involved versus those that stopped nearby is a routine part of the investigation process.
Santa Clara County sees a significant number of freeway injury crashes each year, with multi-vehicle incidents on I-680 among the more frequently reported.
