Crash
Truck Rollover Shuts Down Westbound I-70 Near Route Z in Boone County
Incident record
June 17, 2026
6:45 p.m.
I-70 at Route Z mile marker 133
Columbia, Boone County, MO
Missouri
1
Injuries reported
Reported
Boone County Sheriff's Office
Moderate drizzle · 76°F · 0.03 in precip · 13 mph wind
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A truck rolled over on westbound Interstate 70 near the Route Z exit in Boone County, prompting an extended closure of the westbound lanes, according to a notification from Boone County Joint Communications.
The crash was reported near mile marker 133, according to the Boone County Joint Communications notification. The agency sent notice of the incident at 6:45 p.m. on Wednesday, June 17, 2026.
According to a report from KIMIZ, the truck flipped during the crash, though further details on how the vehicle came to overturn have not been released. The number of people involved and whether anyone was injured had not been confirmed as of the initial report.
Weather data indicates moderate drizzle was falling in the area at the time of the crash, with temperatures around 75 degrees and wind near 13 mph.
Westbound I-70 traffic near Route Z was affected while crews worked to clear the scene. It was not immediately known how long the closure would remain in place.
This report will be updated as officials with Boone County Joint Communications or other authorities release additional information about the crash.
Related resources
Missouri accident information
- Injury statute of limitations
- 5 years (From date of accident (RSMo 516.120) - one of the longest injury windows in the US.)
- Wrongful death statute of limitations
- 3 years (From date of death (RSMo 537.100).)
- Fault rule
- Missouri uses pure comparative fault: recovery is reduced by your percentage of fault but not barred.
- Citations
- RSMo 516.120 (SoL); RSMo 537.100 (wrongful death); pure comparative per Gustafson v. Benda
- Crash report agency
- Missouri State Highway Patrol traffic crash reports (online portal) for MSHP crashes; local agency otherwise.
This information is provided for general educational purposes only and is not legal advice. Consult a licensed attorney in your state for guidance about your specific situation.
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