Freedom Church Road semi rollover near KY-60 in Breckinridge County (Jan. 2, 2026)

Quick facts (public info only)

Just before 6:15 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 2, 2026, a Kenworth semi-truck hauling grain was involved in a rollover on Freedom Church Road in the Harned area of Breckinridge County, as it was traveling toward Highway 60 (KY-60). The Breckinridge County Sheriff’s Office said the truck ran off the left shoulder while rounding a curve, overturned onto an embankment, and came to rest on its side. The driver was not injured, and the road was reportedly shut down for about two hours for removal and cleanup.

Public reporting did not identify a carrier name or USDOT number, so those details remain unknown at this time.

Why truck rollovers on rural roads matter

Even when no injuries are reported, a commercial rollover is a signal event because it often involves factors that can create serious harm in other circumstances—curve speed, roadway departure, load balance, tire condition, steering/braking performance, and visibility. These details can also matter if another driver was forced off the road, struck debris, or suffered damage during the shutdown and recovery.

Who may be liable (fact-dependent)

In commercial rollover incidents like this, potential responsible parties depend on confirmed facts but may include:

• The driver (operation of the vehicle while negotiating the curve)

• The motor carrier/owner (if different from the driver, once identified)

• A maintenance provider (if evidence supports a mechanical issue such as tires, steering, or brakes)

Evidence that matters most after a commercial rollover

When a semi rolls over, the most helpful evidence is often time-sensitive:

• ECM (“black box”) data and any available telematics (speed, braking, stability events)

• Driver logs and trip details (for timeline context)

• Inspection/maintenance records (tires, brakes, steering)

• Load/cargo documentation (weight distribution and securement, especially with agricultural loads)

• Scene documentation (photos of the curve, shoulder edge, gouges, debris, and final rest position)

• Tow and recovery records (where the truck was stored and who accessed it)

What to do if you were affected by a rollover or road shutdown

If you were involved (or your vehicle was damaged) in a situation connected to a commercial truck rollover:

• Get medical care first and document symptoms even if they feel minor initially.

• Save your photos, dash-cam clips, and notes about the time and direction of travel.

• Keep repair estimates and receipts for towing, rentals, or missed work.

• Be cautious with early insurance conversations until you understand what evidence exists and who the commercial insurer is.

How Morrin Law Office helps after a commercial truck incident

Commercial crashes and rollovers can turn on evidence that is easy to lose once towing and cleanup begin. Morrin Law Office helps by:

• Moving quickly to request preservation of key commercial-vehicle evidence (like ECM/telematics and maintenance records, when available)

• Helping identify the correct carrier and insurer when public reporting does not name them

• Explaining Kentucky next steps clearly—what matters, what doesn’t, and what timelines apply—without pressure

• Coordinating a practical plan so you can focus on recovery or repairs while the evidence is secured

If you need help after a crash involving a commercial vehicle in Kentucky, you can reach Morrin Law Office at (859) 358-0300 or visit our website.

What we still don’t know (as of the initial report)

• The carrier name and USDOT number

• Whether any citations were issued or additional official findings were released publicly beyond the initial summary

Source: WXBC 104.3 (The River), citing the Breckinridge County Sheriff’s Office details about the Freedom Church Road semi rollover on Jan. 2, 2026.