Bethlehem Twp, PA — August 13, 2025, One person was injured following a dump truck accident that occurred at around 11:00 A.M. on Route 22.

According to reports, a dump truck was traveling on Route 22 in the westbound lanes when it lost control for unknown reasons and overturned at the 328.6 mile marker.

When first responders arrived on the scene the found the driver injured and transported them to the hospital for treatment where their condition and identity remain undisclosed. No other injuries were reported, and officials have not released an update on the status of the investigation.

Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman

Whenever a heavy-duty vehicle overturns, especially without any clear explanation, it’s a reminder that not every incident can be explained by a glance at the wreckage. These events often hide critical details that only surface when someone starts asking harder questions.

Did the authorities thoroughly investigate the crash?
An overturned dump truck isn’t just a cleanup job—it’s a crash that needs thorough reconstruction. That means looking beyond where the truck came to rest and asking how it moved in the moments before. Did officers document the path it took, analyze tire marks, or check for possible evasive maneuvers? Without a full scene diagram and a timeline built from physical evidence, it’s hard to know whether driver action, roadway behavior, or something else entirely led to the loss of control. The complexity of large-vehicle crashes demands more than routine observation.

Has anyone looked into the possibility that a vehicle defect caused the crash?
With large commercial vehicles, mechanical problems often go undetected until it’s too late. A sudden brake lockup, steering failure, or suspension issue can easily cause a truck to tip, especially at highway speeds. The key is whether the vehicle was inspected after the crash by someone qualified to spot those issues. Just because the damage seems consistent with driver error doesn’t mean it wasn’t triggered by a system malfunction deep in the vehicle’s structure.

Has all the electronic data relating to the crash been collected?
Many commercial vehicles are equipped with onboard systems that can log speed, braking force, steering inputs, and more in the seconds before a crash. If that data was retrieved, it could clarify whether the driver tried to correct or was caught off guard. GPS data might show whether there was any weaving or instability leading up to the crash. Without reviewing this information, it’s hard to say whether the driver lost control—or the vehicle did.

It’s easy to look at a single-vehicle crash and assume it ends there. But a deeper look often reveals warning signs, missed opportunities, and risks that don’t stop at the roadside.

Takeaways:

• A complete scene investigation is necessary to understand how and why the dump truck overturned.
• A hidden mechanical issue could have caused the loss of control and should be ruled out.
• Vehicle data can reveal whether the driver responded—or if the vehicle failed first.