[03-14-2025] Riverside County, CA – At Least One Injured After Collision Involving Propane Truck on 60 Freeway in Jurupa Valley

A propane tanker truck overturned after colliding with another vehicle on the 60 Freeway in Jurupa Valley resulting in one reported injury and major traffic disruptions early Friday morning, March 14, 2025.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the crash occurred at approximately 5:25 a.m. when the big rig collided with another vehicle, causing it to overturn across two eastbound lanes near Valley Way.

Emergency responders, including the Riverside County Fire Department, arrived at the scene and transported one injured person to a hospital. The extent of their injuries remains undisclosed.

Authorities are investigating the cause of the crash.

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1. If you were driving at the time of the crash, carefully pull over to a safe spot to avoid further danger. Call 911 to get emergency assistance.
2. Seek medical attention from the paramedics and cooperate with the police as soon as they arrive. They will document the incident. Make sure to get a copy of the official police report for your records.
3. Gather details about the other driver, such as their name, address, insurance information, and driver’s license number. You also need to collect the contact details of any witnesses who saw the accident.
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Truck Accidents Statistics

According to the National Safety Council (NSC), there were 5,837 large trucks involved in fatal crashes in 2022. This was a 1.8% increase from 2021 and a 49% rise over the last decade. Large trucks account for 6% of all vehicles involved in fatal crashes and 10% of all vehicle miles traveled. The involvement rate of large trucks per 100 million miles traveled increased by 3% from 2021 and by 24% over the last 10 years.

In the same year, 120,200 large trucks were involved in accidents that resulted in injuries, marking a 2.5% increase from the previous year. Since 2016, the number of trucks involved in injury crashes has risen by 18%, with the involvement rate increasing by 5.7% to 37 per 100 million miles driven.

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