Tractor-trailer crashes on I-495 in Montgomery County occur just hours apart

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Updated October 16, 2026 7:42 AM EDT

Published October 16, 2026 6:08 AM EDT

The Brief

    • The first tractor-trailer crash occurred on I-495 near Connecticut Avenue at 3:48 am.
    • The second tractor-trailer crash occurred in the same area of I-495 at 5:19 a.m.
    • Both crashes were cleared in less than 30 minutes.

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. - Two tractor-trailer crashes occurred early Friday morning after blocking lanes on the outer loop of I-495 near Connecticut Avenue.

What we know:

The first crash resulted in two right lanes being temporarily closed. It was cleared at 4:10 a.m.

The second caused just one right lane to be closed. It was cleared at 5:31 a.m.

EDITOR'S NOTE: The Maryland Police Department initially reported one of the incidents as an overturned tractor-trailer. The article has been updated to reflect the latest data from the Maryland Department of Transportation.

The Source: This article was written using preliminary information provided by the Maryland Department of Transportation.

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