Fatal Crash
Garbage Truck Driver Killed After Striking Overpass on US-287 in Fort Worth
Incident record
September 24, 2026
US-287
Fort Worth, Tarrant County, TX
Texas
1
None reported
1 fatality
Ellis County Sheriff's Office
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A garbage truck driver died after the vehicle struck an overpass on U.S. 287 in Fort Worth, according to WFAA Traffic.
The crash involved a single garbage truck, and no other injuries were reported. The driver was pronounced dead at the scene, WFAA Traffic reported.
Following the collision, U.S. 287 was shut down in the area, with officials indicating the closure is expected to last at least one week, according to WFAA Traffic. The extended closure is tied to assessing and repairing damage to the overpass structure caused by the impact.
No additional details about the circumstances leading up to the crash have been released. It remains unclear what time the incident occurred or what specific factors were involved in the truck striking the overpass.
Drivers in the Fort Worth area should anticipate delays and detours while the highway remains closed. Local authorities have not yet indicated when a full damage assessment of the overpass will be completed or when repairs might begin.
This report will be updated as officials release more information about the crash and the ongoing closure of U.S. 287.
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