Traffic Nightmare as Semis Halted in Waco Texas

How in the world are there only semi-trucks on the road in the video at the end of this article? Where are the cars, motorcycles, and other vehicles?

Drivers in Waco got an unexpected break, whether they wanted it or not, when dozens, if not hundreds, of semi-trucks came to a complete stop on Interstate 35. A video shared online shows the massive trucks sitting bumper to bumper, turning the busy highway into what looked like a giant parking lot.

Semi Trucks Stuck in Traffic Jam Near Waco, Texas

That would be one of my worst nightmares to drive up behind that. Officials have not released details about the cause of the stoppage, but motorists reported being at a standstill for extended periods, with traffic backing up for miles. Some drivers speculated that construction work or an earlier accident may have triggered the congestion, a familiar frustration for anyone who frequently travels the busy north–south corridor.

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Interstate 35 serves as one of the most important freight routes in the country, connecting Mexico to the Midwest. The sight of dozens of semis sitting idle underscores just how dependent the nation’s supply chain is on the constant motion of these vehicles, and how quickly a single bottleneck can ripple far beyond Central Texas.

Check out the video below:

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