Truckee Tow Truck Drivers Work Tirelessly to Clear Interstate 80

🚚Tow truck drivers in Truckee are working tirelessly in 12-hour shifts to clear more than 100 cars stuck on interstate 80.

❄️The area is experiencing heavy snowfall, making clean-up operations challenging. Visibility is low and conditions deteriorate as the day progresses.

🚙Majority of the calls for towing services are due to spin-outs caused by fast driving. City tires on four-wheel drive vehicles contribute to accidents.

🏔️Truckee is currently experiencing a once-in-a-year snowstorm, resulting in significant accumulation of snow. This is impacting travel and recreational plans.

🏥Despite the challenging conditions, local hospitals report a quiet weekend with no major injuries from skiers and snowboarders.

How many cars are stuck on interstate 80 in Truckee?

—More than 100 cars are currently stuck on interstate 80 in Truckee.

What are the main causes of accidents on the road?

—The main causes of accidents on the road are spin-outs due to fast driving and inadequate tires on four-wheel drive vehicles.

How much snow has accumulated in Truckee?

—Truckee has experienced significant accumulation of snow, with about 6 feet of snow standing outside.

Are there any major injuries reported from skiers and snowboarders?

—No major injuries have been reported from skiers and snowboarders, resulting in a quiet weekend for local hospitals.

How long is the clean-up operation expected to take?

—There is no estimated time for reopening interstate 80 in Truckee at the moment.

00:00Devin Truby reports from Truckee on the efforts of tow truck drivers to clear interstate 80, where more than 100 cars are stuck.

00:32Clean-up crews are working 24/7 to clear the road, but visibility is low due to constant snowfall.

01:27Tow truck drivers have been rescuing stuck vehicles, including semis that have tipped over.

01:56Spin-outs and accidents caused by fast driving and inadequate tires are common on the road.

02:34Truckee is experiencing a once-in-a-year snowstorm, with about 6 feet of snow accumulation.

03:18Local hospitals report a quiet weekend with no major injuries from skiers and snowboarders.