Franklin County, TX — June 24, 2025, two people were injured as the result of an 18-wheeler accident at around 12:48 a.m. along I-30.

Authorities say that the crash happened south of Mt. Vernon near the Love's Travel Stop along eastbound lanes of the interstate.

According to officials, an International tractor-trailer and a Volvo tractor-trailer were both traveling the same direction at the time. The International driver reportedly left its lane, and it crashed with the Volvo.

Due to the accident, both truck drivers sustained injuries. There were no other reported injuries. At this time, additional details are unavailable.

Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman

If these claims are accurate, people might think this is all open-and-shut. In reality, any crash involving a commercial vehicle accident is going to present unique challenges. After all, any experienced trucker can attest to the fact that when a driver makes a mistake, it can be a sign that the driver's employer is creating a dangerous work environment.

I've handled hundreds of commercial vehicle accident cases. Many times, a truck driver's mistake was the result of conditions related to their work. Supervisors hounding them over the phone, demanding rushed and unrealistic delivery schedules, forcing drivers to work long hours, failing to maintain trucks in need of repair, rushing inexperienced drivers through training, etc.

This behavior paves the way for serious accidents to occur, which means accountability has to extend beyond the crash scene. Either authorities are making sure to be thorough in their investigations, or there will have to be more thorough independent investigations.