Early Morning Crash Overturns Truck on Rte 55 in Glassboro, NJ

Glassboro, NJ (July 15, 2026) – Early Monday morning, July 13, a tractor-trailer flipped onto its side after colliding with a Jeep SUV near the Ellis Mill Road overpass and Exit 48, shutting down all lanes of Route 55. The wreck happened around 4:00 a.m., police said.

Preliminary information from New Jersey State Police indicates the two vehicles sideswiped each other before the truck rolled onto its side. The tractor-trailer, which was hauling food products, leaked diesel fuel after coming to rest.

The Gloucester County Hazmat Team assisted the Glassboro Fire Department with the cleanup, and officials confirmed the leak has since been cleared. The truck driver suffered minor injuries and was taken to a local hospital. 

Authorities continue to actively investigate this wreck. 

We hope for a smooth recovery of those involved.

Trucking Regulations Relevant to Route 55 Crashes in Glassboro, NJ

Commercial trucks that operate on Route 55 are subject to federal motor carrier regulations that go beyond standard traffic law, including rules from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration governing hours of service, vehicle inspections, and cargo securement. 

When a truck carrying cargo like food overturns, injuries can stem directly from regulatory failures, such as improperly secured loads shifting during a sideswipe, worn tires that should have been flagged during a pre-trip inspection, or a driver operating past permitted hours of service. 

These factors can turn a routine lane change into a rollover and resulting injuries, from spinal trauma to burns from a fuel leak, usually trace back to whether the carrier and driver were following required safety protocols at the time of the crash.

Because trucking regulations assign responsibility across multiple parties, a truck accident lawyer can help determine whether the driver, the trucking company, or a third-party loader failed to meet federal or state requirements. 

A claim can involve requesting the driver's hours-of-service logs, inspection records, and cargo manifests, all of which are subject to federal recordkeeping rules and can reveal whether a regulatory violation contributed to the rollover. New Jersey's modified comparative negligence standard also applies here, and it allows recovery as long as a person is not more than 50 percent at fault.

At Metro Law, we can review your case and explain to you what options may be open to you under New Jersey law. 

If you have questions about a trucking-related claim, you can reach Metro Law at (800) 469-6476. We are here to help you solve your doubts.