A jackknifed 18-wheeler blocks the northbound lanes of Interstate 35E service road between Fort Worth Drive and McCormick Street on Wednesday morning.
A car splashes water onto the piles of ice plowed to the curb on University Drive on Wednesday, when freezing rain fell throughout the day and temperatures stayed below freezing.
The number of crash reports in Denton remains high and will likely climb as more ice is expected to accumulate on the roads until Thursday.
From midnight Monday to 9 a.m. Wednesday, the Denton Police Department’s dispatch has received 120 crash and 138 traffic hazard reports. This is very high compared to a typical day. For example, Sunday had three crash reports.
With an influx in 911 calls, Denton police asked citizens report non-emergencies online at cityofdenton.com/policereport rather than by phone. Residents should still call 911 in an emergency. Emergency response times could potentially be delayed.
Some crashes have temporarily blocked major roadways. One 18-wheeler jackknifed Tuesday morning and blocked the northbound lanes on Interstate 35W near Crawford Road. Another jackknifed 18-wheeler blocked the northbound Interstate 35E service road between Fort Worth Drive and McCormick Street at about 10:30 a.m. Wednesday. No one was injured in either crash.
Denton police are urging people to stay home if they can. With a 100% chance of precipitation Wednesday night, another roughly 0.3 to 0.8 inches of ice is supposed to accumulate on the roads by Thursday.
If driving is necessary, take additional precautions. Drivers should accelerate and decelerate slowly, increase following distance and move over or slow down for stopped emergency vehicles.
Some vehicles were stuck in ditches Tuesday on I-35E. With emergency response times possibly delayed, there are some items drivers can pack in their vehicles if they become stranded. A cellphone charger, first aid kit, jumper cables, ice scraper, shovel, gloves, hats and blankets could come in handy if stranded.
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BROOKE COLOMBO can be reached at 940-566-6882 and via Twitter at @brookecolombo.
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