Dashcam Captures Mattress Flying Off Truck on Texas Highway

A motorist’s dashcam recently captured a mattress flying off a truck, catapulting itself into traffic on a Texas highway.

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Fortunately, no one was hurt—but the incident serves as a reminder of how easily a simple journey can turn into a high-speed game of “dodge the flying furniture.” You can check out the footage for yourself by scrolling down to the end of this article.

The scene, though amusing in hindsight, underscores a serious issue. Improperly secured loads cause thousands of accidents each year. A few loose straps or an overlooked knot can turn a mundane mattress move into a road hazard capable of wrecking cars and risking lives.

In the United States, debris-related accidents are responsible for an estimated 50,000 crashes and hundreds of injuries every year. And in states like Texas, where pickups and trailers often haul bulky items, this danger isn’t exactly rare. As the dashcam footage made the rounds on social media, it quickly went viral. Responses ranged from humorous comments about the “flying mattress” to serious calls for better awareness and stricter regulations on securing loads.

At the end of the day, though, the incident is less about one rogue mattress and more about a shared responsibility on the road. So next time you’re out on a Texas highway, keep your eyes peeled—you never know what might drop in for a surprise visit.

Check out the video below:

@abcnews Dashcam footage captured the moment a mattress went flying off a truck and soared over moving traffic on a Texas highway. No injuries were reported. #news #texas ♬ original sound - ABC News