Loose truck tire flies off I-5, damages property in Seattle’s Eastlake neighborhood
Jul 6, 2026, 1:38 PM | Updated: 4:27 pm
(Photo courtesy of the Washington State Department of Transportation)
(Photo courtesy of the Washington State Department of Transportation)
Southbound I-5 in Seattle has reopened after a lane was closed due to a loose truck tire that flew off the highway and down into the Eastlake neighborhood, causing minor property damage but no reported injuries.
The collision occurred at 10:26 a.m. and was partially blocking the southbound I-5 on-ramp to Boylston Avenue at milepost 168, the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) announced.
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Residents nearby were walking their dogs next to an apartment complex when they reported hearing a loud crash from above on I-5, followed by debris falling from overhead, according to FOX 13.
Shortly after, a rogue tire fell roughly 20 feet away from the residents and bounced about 50 feet into the air. The tire then struck and cracked a resident’s window before hitting the side mirror of a parked car.
WSDOT noted there was a roughly three-mile backup into Greenwood as a result of the collision. Incident Response, Washington State Patrol, and tow crews all responded to the scene.
Delays throughout the area are anticipated.
UPDATE 4: The southbound I-5 on-ramp from Boylston Ave remains partially blocked and one right lane is now blocked for this incident. We are seeing about 3 miles of backup at this time.
Incident Response, State Patrol and tow trucks are on scene. Continue to expect delays. https://t.co/x7CgrFjxGb pic.twitter.com/rhdAnYK0Ua
— WSDOT Traffic (@wsdot_traffic) July 6, 2026
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