Trucking News · Tennessee · October 26, 2026

Memphis Police Divert I-240 Traffic Near South Parkway After a Crash Involving a Semi-Trailer

A semi truck passing orange cones and a flashing amber arrow board in a closed lane on an urban interstate — Illustration for this story. Not a photo of a specific location.

Truckers running I-240 southbound in Memphis, Tennessee, were diverted off the interstate Sunday, Oct. 25, after a crash involving a semi-trailer blocked lanes near South Parkway, according to a Memphis Police Department traffic alert reported by Action News 5.

What police said

Police described it as a one-vehicle crash involving a semi-trailer that blocked lanes of I-240 southbound near South Parkway. No injuries were reported at the time, according to the alert. Traffic was diverted off the interstate while officers and crews worked to clear the scene.

Memphis police said the cause of the crash was under investigation. No other details had been released, and it was not reported how long the lanes stayed closed.

Check before rolling through Memphis

I-240 loops around Memphis, and closures there can back traffic up fast. Before heading into the area, truck drivers can check current lane closures and traffic on TDOT SmartWay, the Tennessee Department of Transportation's road conditions site.

A few reminders for any crash scene:

Slow down early when you see brake lights or flashing lights ahead.
Follow detours and officers' directions.
Move over or slow down for emergency and tow vehicles on the shoulder.
Leave extra room, since traffic can stop suddenly near a scene.

Delays can cost time on the clock. The hours of service break calculator can help plan a new stop if a closure throws off the day. Big Rig Daily's semi truck breakdown checklist covers what to have ready if your own truck ever ends up stopped on an interstate.

Big Rig Daily will update this story if police release more information. Clearance times can change quickly, so SmartWay is the best place to confirm whether lanes are open now.