I-15 Near Littlefield, Arizona, Slowed 30 Minutes for Truckers After a Crash Involving a FedEx Semi
A crash on Interstate 15 near Littlefield, Arizona, slowed traffic for about 30 minutes on Oct. 30, and truckers who use the corridor should know what is and is not confirmed. The account below comes from witnesses quoted by ATruckDrivers. Big Rig Daily did not find an official statement, so the details are unconfirmed.
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What witnesses reported
Witnesses said the crash happened at about 2:15 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30, on the southbound lanes of I-15 near mile marker 11. They said a tire came off a vehicle traveling northbound, crossed the median and struck a pickup pulling a fifth-wheel trailer. The pickup then swerved into a FedEx semi, according to the account.
The response
Two people needed to be removed from a vehicle, and the report says the work took about an hour for one of them. They were taken to medical care by Beaver Dam and Mesquite Fire & Rescue. Arizona Department of Public Safety troopers, the Mohave County Sheriff's Office and the Arizona Department of Transportation also responded. Traffic stood for about 30 minutes.
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What is not known
The sources reviewed did not say which vehicle lost the tire, what the cause was, or whether the FedEx driver was hurt. Officials have not commented in the sources reviewed, and Big Rig Daily did not find a statement from Arizona DPS, the sheriff's office or ADOT. Big Rig Daily is waiting for official information and is not speculating about fault.
How the delay unfolded
According to the witness account, the sequence began with the tire crossing the median, then the pickup swerving into the semi, and then the work of freeing two people from the vehicle. Beaver Dam and Mesquite Fire & Rescue treated the two people, and state troopers, the county sheriff and the state transportation department also responded. Traffic stood for about 30 minutes while crews worked. Anyone driving the corridor can check state traffic services for current conditions, because the sources reviewed describe only the afternoon of Oct. 30.
For truckers on the route
Tire and wheel problems are a common focus of roadside inspections. See the pre-trip inspection checklist for a tire check routine and the report on federal tire safety standards under review.
Quick facts
- When: about 2:15 p.m., Friday, Oct. 30, 2026.
- Where: southbound I-15 near mile marker 11, Littlefield, Arizona.
- Delay: traffic stood for about 30 minutes.
- Responders: Beaver Dam and Mesquite Fire & Rescue, Arizona DPS, Mohave County Sheriff's Office and ADOT.
- Status: details come from witnesses, not an official statement.
FAQ
Where did the I-15 crash near Littlefield, Arizona, happen?
On I-15 near mile marker 11 in Littlefield, Arizona, according to witnesses.
How long did the I-15 Littlefield crash hold up traffic?
About 30 minutes, according to the account.
Has the cause of the Littlefield I-15 crash been confirmed?
No. The sources reviewed did not include an official statement.
A question for readers
How often do you stop to check your tires on a long run?
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