We knew this weather was coming for a week now, planning can help a lot. Leave early, take an alternate route. Drive slowly but also keep distance from other vehicles. Better to be late to work than get in an accident.
I think a lot of the victims were hospital staff coming off the night shift, probably exhausted and only thinking of getting home. They likely didn’t even think of checking road conditions after spending hours on a hospital shift. It’s so sad.
There was no maneuvering to do here. Both sides of the road had concrete barricades and drivers were coming up over a hill. See all the brake lights? Those cars had no where to go but to crash. Some vehicles tried to slow down by running their car into the concrete to get some friction, but there wasn't enough road to slow down even that way.
I wonder what businesses think they're so important that they put their employees in this situation, ignoring all the weather and road condition advisories that were sent out this morning?
Feel free to quit or go to another country. It's called an accident for a reason. You do know up north people drive in the snow right? Worse conditions than this?
@@Filmwithpurpose Coming around a corner doing 50 or 60 only to have to rapidly maneuver around somebody doing 30 is just another recipe for the same disaster. Most highway crashes happen during lane transitions; having somebody going that slow only causes traffic to have to flow around them thus increasing potential for accidents, especially in these conditions. This was just one of those things.
Agreed, and they have little to no experience driving in such conditions. There's no plow trucks laying salt and sand out. No studded snow tires either. Just like you say, zero traction.
@@magigooter2096 but everyone should be going slow. Obviously that’s not gonna happen so we can’t go as slow as we should, but try to stay under the speed limit at least. Another big thing is to leave plenty of space between you and the drive in front so you have more time to slow down. Pump your brakes and overall avoid going out.
was driving last Sunday on ice snow covered interstate and People were DRIVING WAY WAY TOO FAST PERIOD!!!! many cars flying off the roadway sad people are so dumb!
I'm sickened after watching this video and knowing all the innocent lives that were lost and changed by this horrific incident. But equally disgusted by the total lack of empathy displayed in many of these comments.
I thought Texas was scorching hot all the time had no idea they’d have icey roads. Growing up in Boston I go like 30 on the highway if I know it’s icey and cold. This is such a tragedy.
@@abelbalderas8515 The speed limit on this section of road is 75 mph, I agree that people should slow down, but you must understand 99% of the roads were ice free and they probably didn't anticipate an ice rink of a bridge just over the hill. This is a blind corner with a downward sloping bridge with what appears to be zero sand/salt. In these conditions it's hard to stop from even 40mph. This is a NTTA toll road that has hundreds of cameras and staff at their disposal. There should have been txdot or NTTA trucks further up the hill warning drivers about the ice, not to mention actually put sand/salt on the bridge.
I am sure that put sand on bridges. They did here where I live,not far from wreck. But if so much traffic so fast nothing can stop u. This area of freeway has been a hazard for 20 years. Always working on it,never know which lane will be closed and when. U don’t see all the traffic until u come around a entrance off another freeway and over a hill. I can’t count on one hand the times I have been and not one wreck,never.
Very important to stay updated on the news. (They talked about ice build up on roadways) as well wearing a seat beat. My condolences to the families affected by deaths from this accident
None of these vehicles should have been traveling that fast in the first place. A tragic event that could’ve been so avoidable. Meteorologists can lead the horses to water but can’t make em drink. Very sad indeed
People saying “they can’t slow down!!!” Well if you’re not going fast there’s no need to slow down 😂😂 Hard to feel sorry for people with no common sense.. the semi truck driver belong in prison
Some weren’t travel fast tho they were at the wrong place and wrong time because some of the people who were driving safely ended up getting hit from the back from those who were driving fast ;(
I’m tired of comments like this I live 5 miles north of where this happened and there was no ice on the roads. All those people were heading southbound and had no clue there was ice till it was too late also not to mention they were also on a hill heading downward
@@datrumpsterdonald3710 so the Winter Weather Advisories meant nothing? The warnings by all local news and media meant nothing? Comments like yours discredit the extremely difficult, tireless work of meteorologists to forecast these icing events and then attempt to warn the public about them. If there is a Winter Weather Advisory, READ it and HEED it. If not, events like today will happen.
We've had major car pileups up here in the north and ive read comments of people down south complaining of how we drive up here. Let this be a lesson to those people who complain. Some times things are not in our control.
For those that don’t know here in TX we get black ice. Bridges freeze over when it rains and the weather drops. It looks like the roads are wet from rain but they are frozen. Not even racing breaks would help you if you’re driving 70+ mph on an icy road.
What sucks is that I'm working these next 4 days and the forecast shows freezing temperatures to like 0° or below. I may call into work even if I take an attendance hit. I'll be sure to drive slow on the roads especially in icy conditions. Prayers for the ones affected by this tragedy. Always tell your loved ones how you feel cause we never know when time has other plans.
Hopes and prayers to everyone who were taken to the hospital, the families of victims and thank you to firefighters and everyone else who helped get those people out of those cars safe and sound, they are true hero's. Stay safe everyone. And I hope that all who died rest in peice
Neither could Arkansans. I am one, I should know, lol! I just drove from my home on a dirt road into town. The dirt road was pretty slick. But the paved highway and town streets were fairly clear... And they still closed the schools over the winter weather! 😄
if you have never been on black ice you do not know how do deal with it. we in the north have been on this stuff and know. southerners have little experience with it and do not realize the hazard. don't blame any of these people, they all have had a hard lesson in ice and am confident they will be careful in the future.
And seeing people drive fast knowing its ice it just blows me. Not to mention you dont see a mountain of cars in front of you... i always stay a safe 5ft from cars you never know.
Any reason city officials didn't have the roads de-iced as soon as the freeze set in? Are they not equipped? Do they not have the trucks that put de-icer salt on the road? Is this kind of freeze unusual so they weren't prepared? I'm asking out of pure curiosity because I'm in Idaho. And as soon as the snow and ice hits, plows and de-icer trucks are on the roads. And depending on how severe it is, they'll do multiple rounds throughout the day and night. I honestly can't recall a time where we ever had a massive pileup like this. Prayers to those who passed and were injured. Please heed this advice; in weather like this, unless you are thoroughly prepared, don't drive unless you have to. If you have no reason to be on the road, then stay off the road. If you have to be on the road, use the safest route possible. And above all else, avoid steep roads and hills like these. Even if it takes you longer to get to your destination, find another route.
I have no clue but even if they weren't equipped for it they should've atleast shut it down. I know Forth Worth doesn't usually get much snow or ice but still... They HAD to have known this was coming. It seems like bad preperation by city managers and officials. Espacially considering how many semi's go through Dallas/Fort Worth :(
Scary, very scary. For those who ask why they didnt slow down-- you can't. There's is nothing you can do until you hit something and stop. One minute youre alive, the next youre hit by a semi and dead. STAY HOME. NO JOB IS WORTH A LIFE OR TAKING ONE.
Go the proper speed for the conditions and give yourself plenty of stopping room. Doin 70 in freezing rain conditions is asking for trouble. Cant see whats on the other side of a hill? Let off the throttle. If your vehicle has zero tread on the tires, dont drive it. Vehicle doesnt have ABS? Pump the brakes. If it does have ABS - steady pressure - do not pump. It will defeat the system. Loss of traction? As odd as it seems - let off the brakes and let the wheels try to regain traction. Sometimes works and is what is taught in some driving classes. Real easy to blame someone else for ones own bad decision. Ultimately it is up to every motorist to keep their vehicle in control at all times or face the consequences. If you can get off the roadway safely - do so. Even if your vehicle has been hit but still drive able - get it out of harms way safely.
As someone who grew up where blizzards and winter weather are severe, I can honestly say there's no worse feeling behind the wheel than pumping your brakes and realizing you've lost traction.
Older vehicles without abs... Yes pumping does help. Newer vehicles with abs - defeats the abs system resulting in ineffective braking. But nothing feels worse than knowing you have safely come to a stop and are trying to get off the roadway when someone else is doin 70 on ice and nails your car from behind.
Inndriving school we learned to slight swerve left right ease off breaks and go back on breaks and swerve right left. Its kept me alive in many a blizzard... and my car dmg free.
Please be kind y’all. This was a horrible accident and people died. Praying for these drivers safety and healing. The physical and emotional trauma that occurred is immeasurable.
So right Angela. Yes those 18-wheelers were working but we don't know the reasons why the others were on the road. Not our place to judge but pray for those involved,
@@a.edwardsnycta5785 not all of them were speeding tho you do realize that? It’s kinda hard when you are going the speed limit on a highway and there is a big crash up ahead and you can’t see it also the roads had ice on them so that just made it 100 times worse for all of them
@Philip Roberts true I completely agree but most people were just trying to go to work or something Idk but yeah they didn’t know that was going to happen to them I mean nobody knew this was going to happen and it sucks
@@a.edwardsnycta5785 i dont think its because they are speeding. they have their brake lights on the whole time and im pretty sure the car in front of the person is moving also despite having their brakes on and they are almost at a standstill
Used to warn them about accidents such as this reducing the number of tractor trailers involved. Trust me less tractor trailers involved means less deaths.
@@lamyo7305 Lol yes you can slow down on ice, it just takes a lot of distance which the trucks would have if they were warned on the radio miles beforehand, amazing how that works...
To be fair, you should only be using the left lane to pass slower cars, then immediately get back into the right lane, especially in the rain - doing that means you don't have to deal with tailgaters trying to pass. Sitting in the left lane and not moving over for faster drivers creates road rage
Yea bcuz the crash happened in a HOV lane. there’s no real opportunity to go into another lane to avoid the crash and by the time people do see the cars, it’s too late.
If you're watching my comment, I just wanna say to be safe out there and be cautious! I can't even imagine being in a situation like that....very terrifying. I feel so bad for the victims 😥
Thank you lord for giving me enough sense to set today out. That is my delivery route. I called in after setting in traffic for 1 and a half hours just trying to GO to work. I kept telling myself it ain't safe so I called in and crept back home. My heart goes out to all those poor souls involved. 💔I really mean that . Especially those Truck drivers who were probably coerced into risking their necks
reading thru these comments and it's clear that some of y'all have absolutely NO idea what it's like to experience black ice. don't matter how fast or how slow you are going, you can't stop. totally sad. why these roadways weren't salted with the given icy forecast predictions is what i don't understand. RIP and may this be a reminder to everyone to be safe on the roads.
Your explanation is here: This is Texas. We don't have snow plows or a crew big enough to handle the icy conditions that were spread across the entire state during this particular storm. The North Texas area has snow at least once every couple of years, so they had SOME preparation, but it clearly wasn't enough.
texas may not get snow, but we get hardcore ice which is way more dangerous. i dont live far from here and it’s been the talk of the day today. praying for everyone in that crash and the people who lost their lives. same for the families. i cant even imagine what this would feel like. just crazy. unfortunately, its not uncommon...
@@davidholliday6772 I know that. I drive by there all the time. They probably didn't think they needed so salt or sand the roads since these weather conditions aren't common for us. And do really think if people were going slower this could've been available? Look how fast they were going! Yes slowing doing would've reduced impact meaning less damage and loss of life. So yes it is about slowing down. Look what happens.
@@mikepharter1210 its actually very common this time of year in North Texas. Especially this part of 35. I have lived here since 1984, happens every year.
I agree. I live in upstate NY, mostly Buffalo NY and I can 100% say that when it's icy and the salt trucks haven't gotten then chance to come out its common knowledge in THIS area to go UNDER 30. This is such a horrific accident that I'm not trying to downplay at all. I'm just talking from my own personal experince and those from this area drive on black ice. We have learned to drive in winter weather and more areas should teach their residents how too. I pray from the victims and their families . ❤😞
This is guy wrenching to watch. I cried for the fathers, mothers, sisters, brothers and those without family who don't get to go home and for those who will miss them.
I guess the roads were not treated for icy conditions? Greedy employers not encouraging their employees to stay home due to fatal icy conditions. I guess they value the $ more than they do their employees. What a dirty shame.
They usually do treat the roads... I don't know why they didn't this time. City of Fort Worth will answer for this i'm sure. that being said a lot of Texans dont freakin know how to drive cautiously on icey roads. this is why i try and avoid driving when it ices up... i trust myself on ice but i dont trust the people around me. if people can stay home they should stay home. x.x
@@KatherineRoseArt "that being said a lot of Texans dont freakin know how to drive cautiously on icey roads" i've lived in many cold cities. it doesn't matter where you are, people forget how to drive on ice after summer. people in colorado or washington or michigan or alaska don't know how to drive on icy roads for the first three days it's slick either. it's not fair to blame this on regional driver ability.
The biggest problem here are the drivers not paying attention to road conditions, and then even after crashing none of them turn on hazard lights to warn an oncoming traffic. USE ANY MEANS POSSIBLE TO WARN TRAFFIC BEHIND YOU TO AVOID BEING CRUSHED! Put flashing hazard lights on, post a note on Waze app, if possible get out of the car and get to safety, but make sure you have an escape plan before you exit your vehicle!
I know the first thing I do after a truck rams my rear bumper at 70 is post on waze about it. About 50 cars and trucks involved in the main wreck, 36 were transported injured and 5 are dead. Exactly who do you think was going to warn people? The few remaining vehicles around that weren’t trying to get a custom bumper at 70 on a sheet of ice?
this absolutely makes my stomach turn. this was a terrible accident that shouldn't have happened but did. prayers go out to the ones that lost their loved ones and to any individual that was in this horrific accident. May the ones who passed rest in peace and for the ones that are in the hospital may they have a speedy recover. I leave this prayer to all of you who were involved in the accident. "Heal me, O Lord, and I shall be Healed; Save me, and I shall be Saved, for you are my Praise." Jeremiah 17:14.
This happens a lot in Texas (not to this extent), but the DFW metroplex is one of the busiest in the nation. We don't have the infrastructure built into the city to handle icy roads. We have ice truck shortages, crammed freeways, insane last-minute exits, no street warmers. The roads were built in a time when we didn't use to get this type of weather. This is a tragedy. The live footage right now is insane.
@@beatsbyry They aren't speeding, they are going under the speed limit. And the roads weren't covered in ice yet, it was this section of the bridge right after the sleet fell. Caught everyone off guard.
@@drgnslyr221 I live 2 miles from where this accident occurred in Fort Worth. I've lived in North Texas for over 30 years. How bout you? I'm very familiar with the weather patterns here. It's been increasingly worse over the last 5 years. It's about to be -8 degrees in DFW on Monday. Lowest temp since the 1800s
for people saying they are speeding look at their brake lights. They are braking that entire time. Also the car in front of the person filming looks like its moving even with its brake lights on and they are almost at a standstill. they need to salt the roads.
Yes they have their brakes on - they were speeding in icy conditions and applied their brakes while traction was lost. Brakes are ineffective if traction is lost. You do understand that brake lights come on almost instantly after pressing the brake pedal down a little with the vehicle in motion. If the Ice is forming faster than crews can get to it - it is up to the individual drivers to go the proper speed for the conditions and to give proper stopping distance. I can be bookin it around 80 with my brakes on and the brake lights on and still accelerate. Just because the lights are on doesnt mean they are actually slowing down. Doesnt mean they weren't speeding to begin with either.
People should not being going this fast regardless what the speed limit say with this kind of weather. None of them are winterize. I’m so glad my wife stayed home today (she works in Fort Worth). I pray for all those were involved.
This is Texas. They’re not use to this weather. I’m a truck driver & go all over the country. The irony is, that I requested a load south to avoid the snow. I was heading into Forth Worth when this happened. It followed me! Now I want a load to Laredo. The cold weather keeps fallowing me! 😡🧊
@@GuestRU-vidUser That the whole deal. You should take extra caution, especially if you are not familiar with something. I’m from Canada, and we are winterize. Winter tire, salt and the whole deal. But I don’t think I see people driving that fast on highway even though we were more equipped than Texas. I’m so sorry to see so many people hurt and lives lost with something like this.
James 4:13-14 Go to now, ye that say, To day or to morrow we will go into such a city, and continue there a year, and buy and sell, and get gain: Whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapour, that appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth away. Choose Jesus today! No one is promised tomorrow! Mark 8:36 For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? Jeremiah 29:13 And ye shall seek me, and find me, when ye shall search for me with all your heart. Matthew 10:39 He that findeth his life shall lose it: and he that loseth his life for my sake shall find it. Romans 10:13 For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved. Lord Jesus comfort these grieving families
We're still in a pandemic too and the hospitals are near or at capacity from that. I hope everyone injured has been able to get treated safely. Thank you our hard working nurses and doctors too.
Prayers to all the people involved in the accidents. Life is so short. These people got up before sunshine to go to work in the freezing weather to provide for their families, some of them won’t be back home. So sad,
The biggest issue is people still drive 75-80 mph when the weather is bad...The crash happened in an HOV lane which has nowhere for a vehicle to pull off to if there is a stalled vehicle. You're stuck inbetween concrete barriers.
In situations like this should people going the other way honk their horns to warn people? I saw a video of a person going the other way watching the pile up continue. What’s the procedure? I live in SoCal so I’ve never experienced something like this before.
Turn on your hazard lights so other cars know there's trouble, your brake lights will confuse people making them think that you're just slowing down or stopping. You can see the hazard lights from further away, so the cars approaching this pile up can be warned that something is wrong and try to exit, pull over, etc instead of becoming part of the pile up. I don't think most drivers can hear horns from other cars until they're too close if they have the radio on in their car or aren't paying 100% attention. Most of us drone on at some point commuting, but hazard lights will definitely make people pay attention.
Grew up in PA. Lived in Texas for 4 years. Every time it snowed or got icy there would be multiple wrecks. People there did not know how to drive in those conditions.
I avoid the major highways in this weather, the less people around me, the better, in case I do hit ice and skid. Planning is important when you know the weather is going to be bad like this. Keep a lot of distance between you and other vehicles, at least twice as much as you normally should. I don't think there is a way to escape once you are in a pile up like this. Even if you pull off onto the shoulder, other cars from behind can lose control and slide into you. There's concrete barriers as tall as my car, so no way to escape on the highways. Planning alternative routes and using those are what I would do. I didn't dare drive today, had no where to go. But I use side roads, access roads, etc instead of the freeway. Give myself at least twice as much time to reach my destination.
