Westbound I-90 reopens after flipped-over semi-truck blocked all lanes near Rainier Avenue
Dec 31, 2025, 1:08 PM | Updated: 3:07 pm
A photo of the rolled-over semi-truck on westbound I-90. (Photo courtesy of the Washington State Department of Transportation)
(Photo courtesy of the Washington State Department of Transportation)
All westbound I-90 lanes have reopened after a collision caused a semi-truck to flip over at Rainier Avenue S. in Seattle on Wednesday.
At approximately 2:40 p.m., the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) confirmed that all lanes had reopened.
The collision initially occurred at approximately 12:30 p.m.
WSDOT noted that emergency crews responded to the scene, and all traffic was exiting at Rainier Avenue.
Washington State Patrol (WSP) Trooper Rick Johnson previously confirmed that the collision caused minor injuries and tow trucks are on the way.
This is the scene WB 90 at Rainier. Roadway completely blocked. Tows on the way and minor injury. pic.twitter.com/nxHg8Sg4CS
— Trooper Rick Johnson (@wspd2pio) December 31, 2025
Prolonged traffic delays were seen throughout the area, and drivers were previously advised to use caution when approaching the collision.
This is a developing story, check back for updates.
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