Clarksville, TN — November 18, 2025, one person was injured due to a truck accident shortly before 6:15 a.m. along Ft. Campbell Boulevard.

According to authorities, the accident took place at the Ft. Campbell Boulevard and Millswood Drive intersection.

Details surrounding the accident remain scarce. Officials indicate that, for as yet unknown reasons, a collision occurred between the front-end of a passenger vehicle and the rear-end of a flatbed 18-wheeler.

The person who had been behind the wheel of the passenger car was apparently entrapped in the wreckage and had to be extracted by emergency personnel. Once freed from the aftermath, they were flown to an area medical facility in order to receive necessary treatment for their injuries.

Additional information pertaining to this incident—including the identity of the victim—is not available at this point in time. The investigation is currently ongoing.

Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman

When a passenger vehicle crashes into the back of a flatbed 18-wheeler and the driver is trapped inside the wreckage, the immediate assumption is often that the smaller vehicle must have been following too closely or not paying attention. But that assumption overlooks one critical legal question: was the flatbed properly visible and legally positioned at the time of the collision? In many rear-end crashes involving commercial trucks, visibility and warning equipment are at the heart of the matter.

Flatbed trailers, in particular, pose unique risks because they often lack the enclosed body and built-in lighting that other trailers have. That means their visibility depends heavily on proper reflective tape, working rear lights, and a clearly visible underride guard. If any of those features were missing, damaged, or obscured, it could have left the passenger car driver with little to no warning—especially in the low-light conditions around 6:15 a.m.

Another possibility is that the flatbed truck was stopped or slow-moving at or near an intersection, potentially waiting to turn or stuck in traffic. If so, investigators need to determine whether the driver activated brake lights and hazard signals and whether the trailer extended into the roadway in a way that made it difficult to detect—particularly for an oncoming driver approaching at highway speed.

It’s also worth noting that the car’s driver had to be extricated and flown for treatment, which strongly suggests that the vehicle underrode the rear of the trailer—a situation that’s not only deadly but also legally significant. Federal regulations require 18-wheelers to be equipped with underride guards specifically to prevent this kind of intrusion. Investigators should determine whether the trailer’s guard met those standards and whether it held up in the crash.

While it’s true that drivers must stay alert and maintain safe distances, the law also requires that trucks—especially flatbeds—be visible, well-lit, and road-ready. If that didn’t happen here, then the responsibility may not lie solely with the person who rear-ended the trailer.

Key Takeaways:

• Rear-end collisions with flatbed trailers often involve visibility issues, especially in low-light conditions.
• Investigators should determine whether the trailer had working lights, reflective markings, and a compliant underride guard.
• The flatbed’s position at the intersection—and whether it was stopped, turning, or partially obstructing the lane—must be examined.
• A serious underride impact suggests that safety equipment may have failed or been inadequate, which can shift liability toward the truck operator.