Trucking News · Georgia · November 3, 2026

An Overturned 18-Wheeler Closed All Lanes on One Side of Interstate 20 in DeKalb County, Georgia, WSB-TV Reports, Affecting Truckers on the Route

By Big Rig Daily Staff

A crash involving what appears to be an 18-wheeler closed all lanes on one side of Interstate 20 in DeKalb County, Georgia, according to WSB-TV. The station published its report at 3:26 p.m. ET on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026, and described the story as developing. Big Rig Daily does not have an update on the cause, any injuries or whether the lanes have reopened.

What was reported

WSB-TV said the crash happened on I-20 where it crosses Evans Mill Road, and that all lanes were shut down "on the southbound side." Big Rig Daily notes that I-20 runs east and west through the metro Atlanta area, so the station's directional wording could not be confirmed from the sources. Truckers who use the route should check current conditions with the Georgia Department of Transportation.

From visuals viewed through a Georgia DOT camera, WSB-TV reported that a semi-truck was seen on its side with multiple other vehicles damaged. The images showed at least two cars that were pinned or partially pinned under the trailer and the truck's full load spread across the road. ATruckDrivers gave the same account of the camera images. Multiple law enforcement officers and emergency responders were on the scene.

What is not known

The station said information about the circumstances of the crash was not immediately available. ATruckDrivers said how the crash happened and whether anyone was hurt were not immediately known. The sources do not identify the truck's company, a driver or any other vehicle's occupants, and Big Rig Daily is not guessing at any of that. The sources do not say what the truck was carrying.

A reminder on loads

The reports describe a load spilled across the roadway, and the cause is not known, so this is not a conclusion about this crash. For truckers generally, secure loads and regular strap checks are basic road safety steps. Big Rig Daily's earlier report on a North Dakota gravel spill covers the topic, and the pre-trip inspection checklist lists items to check before pulling out.

Quick facts

• Where: Interstate 20 at Evans Mill Road, DeKalb County, Georgia.
• Reported: Nov. 1, 2026, 3:26 p.m. ET, by WSB-TV.
• Lanes: all lanes closed on one side, per the report.
• Cause and injuries: not available in the reports.
• Status: developing at the time of reporting.

FAQ

What caused the crash?

The reports do not say. WSB-TV said information about the circumstances was not immediately available.

Were people hurt?

The sources do not say. They report that responders were on the scene.

Are the lanes still closed?

Big Rig Daily does not know. The reports were published Nov. 1, and conditions may have changed. Check the Georgia DOT for current information.

A question for readers

Truckers who run I-20 through Atlanta, what is your best advice for staying patient when a closure backs up traffic?

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