Fayettville, NC — October 22, 2025, injuries are possible in a two-truck accident shortly before 5:00 a.m. along State Highway 210.

According to authorities, the accident took place on S.H. 210 in the vicinity of Interstate Highway 295.

Details surrounding the accident remain scarce. Officials indicate that, for as yet unknown reasons, a collision occurred between two 18-wheelers, one of which was apparently loaded with what is described as "large equipment". It is still unclear whether or not there were any injuries as a result of the wreck. Additional information pertaining to this incident is not available at this point in time. The investigation is currently ongoing.

Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman

When two 18-wheelers collide—especially when one is hauling large equipment—the question isn't just who had the right of way, but what caused two heavy commercial vehicles to be in each other’s path in the first place? Crashes between trucks of this size almost always involve a breakdown in timing, spacing, or visibility—and given the time of day here, driver fatigue and low-light conditions are both important factors to examine.

Authorities haven’t released many details, but the presence of "large equipment" suggests the load itself could be part of the problem. If that cargo extended beyond the standard trailer dimensions or created visibility issues for other drivers, investigators should be looking closely at how it was secured, marked, and permitted. Overdimensional loads often require escort vehicles or special routing—if those measures weren’t in place or properly followed, that’s a serious lapse that may have contributed to the collision.

The fact that the crash happened before 5:00 a.m. also raises questions about driver alertness. Were either of the drivers nearing the end of a shift? Were they operating under tight deadlines? Reviewing hours-of-service logs, ECM data, and driver dispatch records will be essential to determine whether either driver was impaired by fatigue or pressured to push beyond safe limits.

In my experience, early-morning truck collisions often involve more than just a single bad decision. They usually reveal a combination of miscommunication, inadequate visibility, and failures in route planning or load management. And when specialized cargo is involved, company oversight becomes even more critical. If a driver was navigating a poorly chosen route or handling equipment they weren’t trained to haul, that responsibility doesn’t fall solely on the person behind the wheel—it reaches back to the people who put them on the road in the first place.

Key Takeaways:

• The core question is what caused two 18-wheelers—one carrying large equipment—to occupy the same space at the same time.
• Oversized or heavy cargo may have contributed to visibility, maneuverability, or lane control issues.
• ECM data and driver logs will help determine whether fatigue or scheduling pressure played a role.
• Route planning, escort requirements, and driver training should be reviewed, especially for the truck hauling equipment.
• Responsibility may rest not only with the drivers, but also with the companies that coordinated the load and routes.