Pickup Truck Crashes Into Retaining Wall, Narrowly Misses Bicyclist

Dramatic footage captures the incident in Seattle, raising concerns about road safety.

Published on Feb. 20, 2026

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A pickup truck crashed into a retaining wall in Seattle, narrowly avoiding a bicyclist who was passing by at the time. The incident, captured on traffic camera footage, is the latest in a series of similar crashes involving pickup trucks and retaining walls reported in recent months across the country.

Why it matters

These types of crashes highlight the potential dangers faced by both drivers and other road users, including cyclists, and raise concerns about road safety, especially in areas with retaining walls and during inclement weather conditions.

The details

The crash footage, available online, shows the pickup truck impacting the retaining wall. No immediate cause has been released, but authorities are investigating the incident. Similar crashes have been reported recently, including a rollover crash in California and a dump truck collision on the I-405.

  • The Seattle crash occurred on Wednesday, February 18, 2026.
  • A similar incident was reported on January 31, 2026 in California.
  • Another crash involving a U-Haul chase was reported on October 28, 2025.

The players

Traffic Cam Watch

The organization that operates the traffic camera that captured the footage of the Seattle crash.

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What’s next

The investigation into the Seattle crash will likely focus on determining the factors that led to the driver losing control and impacting the wall.

The takeaway

These types of crashes underscore the importance of driver awareness and the need for improved road safety measures, especially in areas with potential hazards like retaining walls, to protect all road users, including cyclists.