Semi-truck hauling 40,000 pounds of bananas tips over at Tiger Mountain Summit
Aug 26, 2025, 9:13 AM
Photo of the semi-truck hauling 40,000 pounds of bananas tipped over on Tiger Mountain Summit. (Photo courtesy of WSDOT)
(Photo courtesy of WSDOT)
A collision on State Route 18 (SR 18) at Tiger Mountain Summit in Issaquah has led to the right westbound lane being blocked.
The collision involved a semi-truck hauling 40,000 pounds of bananas. The truck tipped over and is now blocking the right lane near milepost 24. According to WSDOT, the truck has to be unloaded before it can be righted.
UPDATE 2: This situation is bananas! The collision on WB SR 18 at Tiger Mtn Summit involved a semi hauling 40,000 lbs of bananas. The truck has to be unloaded before it can be righted.
Stopping to gawk may seem a-peel-ing, but keep traffic moving at a safe speed. Expect delays. https://t.co/hoWwSRMLdD pic.twitter.com/wkaKdaXRI3
— WSDOT Traffic (@wsdot_traffic) August 26, 2025
Washington State Patrol (WSP) and an incident response team have responded to the scene. WSDOT reported it may take a while to clear. Drivers in the area should expect delays.
This is a developing story, check back for updates
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