Traffic alert: Semi truck crash on northbound I-5 blocks three lanes

Update: The crash is cleared and all lanes are open, WSDOT posted on X.

A multi-vehicle crash involving a semi-truck is blocking the three left lanes of northbound Interstate 5 at Portland Avenue Friday afternoon, according to the Washington State Department of Transportation.

WSDOT first reported the crash on X at 3:04 p.m.

The semi-truck was determined to be the causing vehicle, Trooper Kameron Watts posted on X. There are no known injuries at this time. Other details of the crash have not been disclosed yet.

Northbound traffic is backed up on I-5 to the State Route 16 interchange. Drivers can bypass the scene by taking the exit to Portland Avenue.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

This story was originally published December 12, 2025 at 4:30 PM.

Bonny Matejowsky

The News Tribune

Bonny Matejowsky is a breaking news and general assignment reporter for The News Tribune. Born and raised in Orlando, she studied journalism at the University of Florida, where she wrote for the independent student paper, The Alligator, and WUFT News. After graduating in May 2025, she discovered her passion for reporting in the Evergreen State as an intern for The Spokesman-Review.