Dash Cam Captures Semi Truck Driving Wrong Way on Oklahoma Highway

Tulsa police share video showing how the incident unfolded on the Broken Arrow Expressway.

Jan. 30, 2026 at 9:55am

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The Tulsa Police Department (TPD) released a trucker's dash cam video to explain why a semi truck was spotted driving in the wrong direction on the Broken Arrow Expressway earlier this week. The video shows a Kia changing lanes, likely unaware of the semi's presence, causing the semi to veer onto the snowy shoulder and jackknife, swinging the cab in the opposite direction of traffic. The semi then drove eastbound in the wrong direction back to the ramp to get the trailer back behind the truck. Fortunately, no one was injured in the incident.

Why it matters

This incident highlights the dangers of wrong-way driving and the importance of being aware of one's surroundings, especially in inclement weather conditions. The release of the dash cam footage provides valuable insight into how such incidents can unfold and the need for all motorists to exercise caution on the roads.

The details

According to the TPD, the semi was headed westbound near 129th E. Ave. when the Kia began changing lanes, likely unaware of the semi's presence. This caused the semi to veer onto the snowy shoulder, resulting in the trailer jackknifing and the cab swinging in the opposite direction of traffic. The semi then drove eastbound in the wrong direction back to the ramp at 129th to get the trailer back behind the truck.

  • On January 29, 2026, police shared video from an incident that occurred earlier this week in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

The players

Tulsa Police Department (TPD)

The local law enforcement agency that shared the dash cam video and details of the incident.

Kia

The driver of the Kia vehicle that changed lanes, likely unaware of the semi truck's presence, leading to the incident.

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What they’re saying

“Dash cam from the semi tells the story. The semi was headed westbound near 129th E. Ave. when a Kia began changing lanes, likely unaware the semi was there.”

— Tulsa Police Department

The takeaway

This incident serves as a reminder for all drivers to remain vigilant, especially in inclement weather conditions, and to be aware of their surroundings to prevent potentially dangerous situations on the road.