A recent crash in Woodstock, Illinois, shows that even without a trailer, semi-trucks can still cause serious injuries. On June 23rd, 2025, a semi collided with a passenger vehicle on Route 14 near Bunker Hill Road. The car flipped onto its roof, trapping the driver inside. The severely injured sedan’s driver was airlifted to a nearby hospital. The semi was not pulling a trailer at the time, but the force of the crash was still strong enough to cause devastating consequences.
Many people assume that a collision with a semi-truck without a trailer, often called a bobtail truck, is less dangerous than a fully loaded tractor-trailer. That is not always true. The structure, weight, and stopping power of a bobtail truck can still lead to extremely serious injuries in a crash. If you or someone you love was injured in a truck accident, our skilled Palatine, IL personal injury lawyers can fight to maximize your compensation.