Two Injured After Tractor-Trailer Overturns on I-80 in Denville, NJ

Denville, NJ (September 7, 2026) – Two people were injured early Monday, September 7, after a tractor-trailer carrying produce overturned and caught fire on I-80 in Denville.

The crash happened around 3:45 a.m. when the tractor-trailer was traveling eastbound and reportedly lost directional control. The truck veered left, struck the center median, and overturned across the median into the westbound lanes.

A Hyundai sedan traveling westbound then struck the overturned tractor-trailer, causing the truck to burst into flames. The drivers of both vehicles suffered non-life-threatening injuries and were transported to a local hospital.

Authorities are continuing to investigate the circumstances of the collision.

We hope both injured drivers make a full recovery.

What Should I Do If I Was Injured in a Crash in Denville, NJ?

If you were injured in a crash in Denville, NJ, seek medical attention, report the crash, and keep records of your treatment and related expenses. Preserving information about the vehicles, roadway, and circumstances of the crash can also be important when evaluating what happened and documenting your losses.

Medical care should be documented even when injuries are initially considered minor. Hospital records, diagnostic testing, prescriptions, and follow-up appointments can help establish the treatment received and any ongoing medical needs.

Photos of the vehicles, roadway, debris, and visible damage may help preserve evidence from the scene. Witness names and contact information can also provide useful information about how the crash occurred, particularly when multiple vehicles are involved.

Insurance information should be exchanged when possible, and copies of claim communications should be kept. Repair estimates, towing bills, transportation expenses, and other crash-related costs may also be relevant when documenting financial losses and keeping track of expenses that arise during recovery.

If injuries cause someone to miss work, employment records can help establish lost income. Pay stubs, employer statements, and records of missed hours or reduced work may provide documentation of those losses.

As these records are gathered, a lawyer familiar with New Jersey law can review the available evidence and explain what legal options may apply. An attorney may also examine insurance coverage and help determine what additional documentation could be relevant to a potential claim.

At Garces, Grabler & LeBrocq, we help people injured in crashes throughout New Jersey understand their legal options. Our team can review the available evidence, discuss insurance issues, and explain the claims process.

If you were injured in a truck crash in Denville, you can reach Garces, Grabler & LeBrocq at (800) 923-3456. Our truck accident lawyer can answer your questions and explain the legal options that may be available to you.

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