April 19, 2025

Truck carrying heavy load tips over on Sexton Summit curve

Steve Smith

Truck carrying heavy load tips over on Sexton Summit curve

A recent crash on a tricky corner at Sexton Summit was captured by Oregon State Police dash cam footage. The video shows a truck holding 75,000 lbs of paper rolls tipping over and sliding on I-5 on April 16.

Key details: The crash occurred on the southbound side near mile marker 68.

The curve at Sexton Summit is notorious for its sharp turns and is known for frequent mishaps due to excessive speeds and wet roads.
The recommended speed for that curve is 60 mph, but the truck was going too fast and couldn't make the turn safely.

Safety remarks: Thankfully, no serious injuries were reported in the incident. The weight and speed, combined with wet road conditions, were factors that led to the crash.

This incident highlights the need for extra caution at known trouble spots like Sexton Summit, especially with heavy loads.

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