REVERE, Suffolk County, MA, Sept. 21, 2026 — Two vehicles rolled over Sunday afternoon, September 20, in a crash at Brown Circle in Revere, according to authorities. The circle sits at the junction of Route 107 and Squire Road.
At least one person was hurt and taken to a hospital for treatment, authorities said. The condition of that person has not been released. It's unclear how many other people were involved or whether anyone else was treated at the scene.
The cause of the crash has not been determined. Authorities have not said what led the vehicles to roll over or whether speed, road conditions, or driver error played a role. The crash remains under investigation.
Local residents say they have seen a string of crashes at Brown Circle in recent weeks, including reports of vehicles driving straight into the circle. Authorities have not confirmed whether that pattern is connected to Sunday's crash.
We hope those who were hurt recover fully and quickly.
What Do the Numbers Show About Rollover Crashes?
According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, 24 percent of fatally injured occupants in crashes classified as other, which were mostly rollovers, were belted in 2023. That figure points to how people killed in these crashes were not wearing a seat belt when the vehicle rolled.
Rollovers behave differently than head-on or rear-end crashes. A vehicle can roll after a sharp steering correction, a tire blowout, or contact with a curb or guardrail, even at moderate speed. Traffic circles and other spots with tight turns can raise the odds of a rollover because drivers enter faster than the geometry of the road allows.
Seat belts matter more in rollovers than in most other crash types, because unbelted occupants are thrown around inside the vehicle or partly ejected as it turns over. That is part of why safety agencies track belt use separately for this category of crash.
Frequently Asked Questions
How can drivers lower the chance of a rollover?
Slowing down before curves and circles, avoiding sharp steering corrections, and keeping tires properly inflated all reduce the odds a vehicle will tip during a sudden maneuver.
Do rollovers happen more on certain types of roads?
Yes. They are more common on curves, ramps, and traffic circles where a vehicle's path changes quickly, as well as on roads with narrow shoulders or uneven pavement.
What injuries are common in rollover crashes?
Head, neck, and spinal injuries are common, along with injuries from being thrown against the roof or windows. Seat belt use is strongly linked to survival in these crashes.
What actually causes a vehicle to roll over?
A rollover usually starts when a vehicle's tires lose grip during a hard turn or sudden swerve, causing the body of the vehicle to tip past its balance point. Higher-riding vehicles like SUVs and trucks are more prone to this than low sedans.
What to Do After a Rollover Crash in Revere, MA
If you're involved in a rollover, stay as still as possible until you can check for pain or injury, since adrenaline can mask serious harm. Call 911 so police and paramedics can respond and document the scene.
Even if you feel fine, it's worth getting checked by a doctor within a day or two. Head, neck, and back injuries from a rollover don't always show symptoms right away.
Take photos of the vehicles and the roadway if you're able, and get the names of anyone else involved or who witnessed the crash. A written police report will also be useful for insurance purposes in the days that follow.
