Crash Record IA2601530447
FMCSA crash record at INTERSTATE 80 WEST BOUND MILE, No city county crash, Iowa on Feb 18, 2026 at 5:42 AM • Carrier: MEL EASTON AND SONS INC
Tow-AwayHazMatFederal Recordable
Crash Details
Key facts from the FMCSA crash record
Report #
IA2601530447
Date
Feb 18, 2026
Time
5:42 AM
State
City
No city county crash
Severity
Tow-Away
Fatalities
0
Injuries
0
Tow-Away
Yes
HazMat Involved
Yes
Vehicles Involved
1
Federal Recordable
Yes
Vehicle Type
Truck
Carrier (USDOT)
Location
Where the crash occurred
Road / Intersection
INTERSTATE 80 WEST BOUND MILE
City
No city county crash
Report State
County Code
049
Vehicle Information
Details of the commercial motor vehicle involved
Vehicle Configuration
Unknown Truck
Cargo Body Type
Flatbed
GVW Rating
> 15 passengers
License Plate
Truck / Bus
Truck
Vehicles / Units Involved
1 commercial motor vehicle in this crash
| # | Vehicle Config | Cargo Type | VIN | License Plate | Carrier | GVW | HazMat | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unknown Truck | Flatbed | 3ALXFB007DDFB6509 | FY0178 (IA) | MEL EASTON AND SONS INC | > 15 passengers | No | 1:6:NONCOLLISION:EXPLOSION OR FIRE |
Conditions at Time of Crash
Environmental and road conditions
☀️
Weather
Clear / No Adverse Conditions
💡
Lighting
Dark - Lighted
🛣️
Road Surface
Dry
🛣️
Trafficway
Two-Way, Divided (Unprotected Median)
🚧
Access Control
No Access Control
☣️
Hazardous Materials Involved
This crash involved a vehicle carrying hazardous materials. No hazardous material release was reported.
Carrier Information
FMCSA registered carrier linked to this crash
MEL EASTON AND SONS INC
ACTIVEUSDOT 243805 • Iowa • 40 power units • 34 drivers
32
Total Crashes
55
Inspections
40
Power Units
Crash Event
Event sequence description
1:6:NONCOLLISION:EXPLOSION OR FIRE
Other Crashes by MEL EASTON AND SONS INC
10 additional crash records on file
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| Record | Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| cr_5002675 | Aug 4, 2025 | NE | Injury | 0 | 1 |
| cr_4723447 | Mar 26, 2024 | MN | Tow-Away | 0 | 0 |
| cr_4658551 | Nov 26, 2023 | IA | Tow-Away | 0 | 0 |
| cr_4599786 | Mar 7, 2022 | NE | Tow-Away | 0 | 0 |
| cr_4079891 | Oct 28, 2020 | IL | Tow-Away | 0 | 0 |
| cr_4011852 | Jul 31, 2020 | MI | Injury | 0 | 1 |
| cr_3512247 | Dec 21, 2017 | NE | Tow-Away | 0 | 0 |
| cr_3567423 | Dec 15, 2017 | IA | Tow-Away | 0 | 0 |
| cr_3332382 | Jan 2, 2017 | MN | Tow-Away | 0 | 0 |
| cr_3310385 | Nov 20, 2016 | FL | Tow-Away | 0 | 0 |
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CarrierMEL EASTON AND SONS INC
USDOT 243805 • 32 crash records • 55 inspections
VehicleVIN: 3ALXFB007DDFB6509
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PlatePlate: FY0178 (IA)
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