YORKTOWN, NEW YORK — A semi-truck weighing approximately 72,000 pounds crashed into a wooded area after losing braking capability in Yorktown, and a post-crash inspection later revealed multiple serious brake and inspection violations, according to New York State Police.
The crash happened April 28, 2026, while the tractor-trailer was traveling through Yorktown. State police said the truck left the roadway after its braking system failed.
Troop K Commercial Vehicle Unit Responded
Following the crash, members of the New York State Police Troop K Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Unit responded to the scene to conduct a post-crash inspection.
Troopers said the inspection revealed that 8.5 out of the truck’s 10 brakes were defective.
State police also found that the trailer had not been inspected since 2023.
Brake Components Missing
NYSP shared video from the inspection showing trailer brake pads missing rollers and return springs. Troopers said those missing components rendered the brakes inoperable.
State police used the crash as a safety reminder for commercial carriers and drivers, stressing that routine inspections and proper brake maintenance are critical.
“Routine inspections and proper brake maintenance are critical—failures like this put everyone on the road at risk,” state police said.
No injury information was included in the details released.
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