1 Injured in Truck Accident on I-670 in Columbus, OH
Columbus, OH — April 19, 2025, one person was injured in a truck accident at about 6:10 a.m. on westbound Interstate 670.
Authorities said a garbage truck overturned near the junction with Interstate 71, forcing closure of all westbound lanes of the highway.

One person was hospitalized with undisclosed injuries after the crash, according to authorities.
Authorities have not released any additional information about the crash. The accident is still under investigation.
Commentary
When a garbage truck overturns on a major highway like I-670 and shuts down all westbound lanes, the first legal question is why the driver lost control in the first place. Commercial vehicles don’t just tip over under normal conditions, especially not at 6:10 in the morning, when traffic tends to be lighter and roadways are generally clear.
Garbage trucks, while smaller than long-haul semis, still carry a high center of gravity, particularly when fully loaded. That means they’re more susceptible to rollover crashes if a driver takes a curve too fast, brakes sharply, or swerves suddenly. If the truck was merging from or onto I-71, investigators will want to look closely at whether the vehicle’s speed and maneuvering were appropriate for that section of road.
One of the most important pieces of evidence in this kind of case will be the truck’s engine control module. It can show speed, brake usage and throttle activity in the moments leading up to the crash. If the truck was traveling too fast for a ramp or curve, that points to driver error. If there was an unexpected mechanical failure — such as brake loss or a tire blowout — then responsibility may shift toward maintenance practices or equipment providers.
It’s also worth asking whether the driver was properly trained and familiar with the route. Municipal and contract waste services often require drivers to navigate complex urban interchanges with heavy vehicles, sometimes while under pressure to complete routes on tight schedules. If the driver lacked adequate route familiarity or was rushing to meet a deadline, that can contribute to decisions that lead to loss of control.
Though only one injury was reported, the fact that an entire section of interstate was closed indicates just how disruptive and potentially dangerous these crashes can be. Overturned trucks don’t just put their own drivers at risk. They create secondary hazards for everyone on the road, from approaching motorists to first responders.
The investigation needs to determine whether this was a case of unsafe driving, a mechanical issue or a failure of oversight somewhere higher up the chain. Because when a heavy commercial vehicle ends up on its side in the middle of a major highway, the outcome may be rare, but it’s rarely without warning signs. And those signs, if ignored, can make a one-vehicle crash feel like a much bigger failure.
“These are essential reads for anyone dealing with the aftermath of a truck wreck”– Attorney Cory Carlson