photo courtesy of Rutherford Engine Co. 4
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Rutherford NJ, an overturned tractor-trailer on Route 17 in Rutherford led to significant traffic disruptions and lane closures on Tuesday afternoon, according to Rutherford Police Department and 511NJ. Both exit ramps from Rt. 17 South and Rt. 17 North that lead to Rt. 3 East were closed for approximately 3 to 5 hours due to a Motor Vehicle crash.
Accident Details & Road Closures
📅 Time of Incident: 10:59 a.m.
📍 Location: Route 17 southbound ramp near the Route 3 east exit
🚧 Closures & Traffic Impact:
🔹 Route 17 South & North exit ramps to Route 3 East closed for 3-5 hours
🔹 Heavy congestion on Route 17 South from Highland Cross to north of Route 3
Truck Driver Unharmed, Cleanup Underway
According to Rutherford Police Lt. Kevin Scannell, the driver of the overturned truck sustained no serious injuries and did not require medical attention. The crash involved only one vehicle, which slipped and overturned while veering on the ramp. Rutherford Fire Department was on scene .
Emergency Response & Cleanup Efforts
🚒 Responding Units:
- Rutherford Engine Co. 4
- Rutherford Fire Department
- Bergen County Hazmat
- Local towing services
The cleanup process is expected to take several hours due to the spilled cooking oil from the truck, which must be cleared from the highway ramps before reopening.
Commuters Advised to Expect Delays
Drivers traveling through the area should anticipate extended traffic delays and consider using alternate routes until the cleanup is complete.
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As a self-appointed expert in such matters, I would call that vehicle “undriveable.”