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Black van with flat tire on I-40 westbound

Heard on: Polk County Sheriff, Fire, and EMS

00:24

00:00

Haywood, I'm at (number withheld) 40 West 15th.

3/8/2026 08:29 PM

Traffic

I-40, North Carolina

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Tractor trailer fire reported near Interstate 40, around exit 27–29 eastbound/westbound; vehicle fully involved, all lanes blocked, confirmed no hazardous materials and all occupants safe.

Fire & Arson

3/5/2026 02:50 AM

I-40, North Carolina

As discussed during the dispatch call, tractor trailer fire reported near Interstate 40, around exit 27–29 eastbound/westbound; vehicle fully involved, all lanes blocked, confirmed no hazardous materials and all occupants safe.

Box truck crash blocks I-40 eastbound at mile 15

Traffic

3/4/2026 02:42 AM

I-40, North Carolina

As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency responders handled a motor vehicle accident on I‑40 eastbound near mile marker 15 involving a single box truck that was badly damaged but remained upright. The front axle appeared broken, causing the interstate to be temporarily closed while a wrecker was requested. The driver reportedly spoke limited English, and a trooper was called to assist.

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Traffic reported near I-40, North Carolina on Mar 8, 2026, 8:29 PM. As discussed during the dispatch call, deputies responded to a report of a black van with a flat tire on the westbound side of I‑40 near mile marker 15 in North Carolina. AI-generated summary from public dispatch audio. Not an official report.

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Black van with flat tire on I-40 westbound

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Recent Traffic Incidents in Haywood County, NC

Vehicle fire on Interstate 40 westbound

Two tractor trailers blocking traffic on I-40

Planned slow traffic and lane closure on I-40 eastbound

Tractor trailer fire reported near Interstate 40, around exit 27–29 eastbound/westbound; vehicle fully involved, all lanes blocked, confirmed no hazardous materials and all occupants safe.

Box truck crash blocks I-40 eastbound at mile 15

Vehicle fire on Interstate 40 westbound

Two tractor trailers blocking traffic on I-40

Planned slow traffic and lane closure on I-40 eastbound

Tractor trailer fire reported near Interstate 40, around exit 27–29 eastbound/westbound; vehicle fully involved, all lanes blocked, confirmed no hazardous materials and all occupants safe.

Box truck crash blocks I-40 eastbound at mile 15