Richmond, VA — April 10, 2025, two people were injured in a truck accident at about 8:30 p.m. on southbound Interstate 95.

Authorities said a semi-truck was involved in a crash with another vehicle near the Interstate 64 interchange.

Two people suffered unspecified injuries in the crash, although it is not clear how they were involved in the accident, according to authorities. Their names have not been made public at this time.

Authorities have not released any additional information about the crash. The accident is still under investigation.

Commentary

Crashes near major interstate interchanges like this one often result from a sudden breakdown in lane discipline, merging or speed control. When a semi-truck is involved, as in this case, the consequences tend to be more serious, simply because of the weight and stopping distance of commercial vehicles. Two people were injured in this crash, though details are still limited.

What we do know is that this occurred around 8:30 p.m., a time when traffic can be unpredictable. Some drivers are still commuting, while others are moving at highway speeds through changing lanes or ramps. The interchanges around downtown Richmond are especially complex, with multiple entry and exit points in quick succession. That makes it all the more important for commercial drivers to anticipate erratic traffic patterns and give themselves extra space and time to react.

Without knowing exactly who struck whom, the legal questions revolve around whether the truck driver and the operator of the other vehicle were navigating the interchange safely. Did the semi change lanes or merge without properly checking for smaller vehicles? Was the other vehicle trying to beat the truck into a lane or exit? These are the kinds of decisions that lead to collisions in high-speed, high-congestion zones.

Investigators will need to look at dashcam footage, vehicle black box data and any available traffic camera coverage to determine who had the right of way and whether either driver failed to yield, signal or maintain control. In my experience, crashes in areas like this are rarely just about one mistake: they’re the result of several factors coming together in the worst way possible.

When a commercial truck is part of the equation, the expectations are higher. These vehicles don’t just operate in traffic: they set the tone for it. That means slowing down early, making deliberate movements and preparing for drivers who may not fully understand how much space a truck needs to maneuver safely.

Ultimately, whether the truck caused the crash or simply couldn’t avoid it, this incident needs a full review to understand how two people ended up hurt in one of the most heavily traveled sections of interstate in the state. Because in a setting like this, there’s no such thing as a small mistake. Every decision matters.