March 24, 2025

Runaway truck safely stops on Wolf Creek Pass's snowy ramp

Steve Smith

Runaway truck safely stops on Wolf Creek Pass's snowy ramp

On March 20, 2025, a semi truck was captured on video taking a runaway ramp on Wolf Creek Pass, Colorado, after its brakes began smoking.

Details: The hair-raising scene occurred on the west side of US 160, known for its sharp curves and steep 7% downhill grade.

The runaway truck was closely followed by another truck with hazard lights on, seemingly trying to alert other drivers.
Remarkably, the truck navigated the snowy ramp and came to a complete stop without incident.

Background: From 2015 to 2019, Wolf Creek Pass was the site of 47 crashes involving semi-trucks, three of which resulted in fatalities, according to the Colorado Department of Transportation.

Advice for truckers: CDOT advises truck drivers to stay in the far right lane and steer straight when approaching a runaway ramp.

Thankfully, no injuries were reported in this incident, highlighting the effectiveness of these escape routes in averting disasters.

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