I-264 Watterson box truck overturn near Westport Road in Louisville (Jan. 2, 2026)

Quick facts (public info only)

On Friday, Jan. 2, 2026, an overturned box truck was reported on I-264 West (Watterson Expressway) near mile marker 21.4 approaching Westport Road in Louisville, Jefferson County. TRIMARC indicated the right lane and right shoulder were blocked, and the incident was reported just after 11:10 a.m. MetroSafe confirmed injuries were reported, but the extent of injuries was not released in the initial update.

What this means for drivers in Louisville

Crashes involving commercial box/delivery trucks on urban interstates can create complex liability questions because multiple factors may contribute—speed and following distance, lane position, load balance, tire or brake issues, and even how/where the vehicle was towed and stored afterward. Public reporting has not identified the carrier or a USDOT number, so those details remain unknown at this time.

Who may be liable (fact-dependent)

Based on how commercial vehicle cases typically work, potential responsible parties may include:

• The driver (operation of the truck)

• The motor carrier/employer (when identified)

• A maintenance provider (if tire/brake or mechanical issues are supported by evidence)

• A shipper/loader (if load securement or load shift played a role)

Liability depends on confirmed facts and preserved records—not assumptions.

Evidence that matters most in an overturned truck crash

If you or a loved one were involved, evidence can disappear fast. The most important items often include:

• Dash-cam footage (truck and any nearby vehicles)

• ELD/telematics data (speed, braking, location history, duty status)

• ECM (“black box”) data and trailer ABS events (where applicable)

• Tow records and storage location (when/where the truck was taken, who accessed it)

• Load and securement documentation (weight tickets, bills of lading, securement method)

• 911/CAD timestamps and any available traffic-management records tied to the lane closure

What to do if you were involved or injured

• Get medical care first, and follow up even if symptoms seem minor at first.

• Document the scene if you can do so safely: photos, short video, and notes on lane positions and traffic conditions.

• Preserve your own evidence (dash-cam clips, phone photos, witness contact info).

• Be cautious with insurer calls—especially recorded statements—until you understand your rights and what evidence exists.

• Keep a simple file of medical visits, missed work, transportation costs, and how the injury affects daily life.

How Morrin Law Office helps after a commercial truck crash

When a crash involves a commercial vehicle, the early steps matter. Morrin Law Office helps by:

• Moving quickly to request preservation of key commercial-vehicle evidence (like dash-cam and telematics, when available)

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

• Coordinating next steps so you can focus on recovery while the evidence is secured

• Explaining Kentucky’s process in plain English and outlining your options without pressure

If you need help after an injury crash involving a truck or box truck 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 reports)

• The carrier name and USDOT number

• The extent of injuries

• Any citations or official findings released publicly

We update posts like this when officials or reputable outlets release new, verifiable information.

Source: WHAS11 traffic report update on the I-264 West incident near Westport Road (published Jan. 2, 2026).