{"id":12746,"date":"2026-01-22T04:12:24","date_gmt":"2026-01-22T10:12:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=12746"},"modified":"2026-01-22T04:12:24","modified_gmt":"2026-01-22T10:12:24","slug":"fargo-pickup-rear-ends-semi-on-40th-st-n","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/fargo-pickup-rear-ends-semi-on-40th-st-n\/","title":{"rendered":"Fargo: Pickup Rear-Ends Semi on 40th St N"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Fargo (<a href=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">trfnews.i234.me<\/a>) \u2014 A pickup truck rear-ended a semi-truck Wednesday night in north Fargo.<\/p>\n<p>Early radio traffic and video reported the crash.<\/p>\n<p>The crash was reported near 40th Street North and 9th Avenue North.<\/p>\n<p>Video shared around 7:15 p.m. showed emergency crews working at the site.<\/p>\n<p>Radio traffic indicated a medical response for possible chest pain.<\/p>\n<p>Radio traffic also mentioned difficulty breathing.<\/p>\n<p>An ambulance was reported on scene.<\/p>\n<p>Officials have not confirmed how many people were hurt.<\/p>\n<p>No names have been released.<\/p>\n<p>Police have not said what caused the crash.<\/p>\n<p>It is also unclear if any lanes were blocked.<\/p>\n<p>This is an early report.<\/p>\n<p>Details may change as information is confirmed.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_12752\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12752\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-12752\" src=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Fargo-Pickup-Rear-Ends-Semi-on-40th-St-N-300x200.png\" alt=\"Fargo: Pickup Rear-Ends Semi on 40th St N\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Fargo-Pickup-Rear-Ends-Semi-on-40th-St-N-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Fargo-Pickup-Rear-Ends-Semi-on-40th-St-N-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Fargo-Pickup-Rear-Ends-Semi-on-40th-St-N-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Fargo-Pickup-Rear-Ends-Semi-on-40th-St-N.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-12752\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Fargo: Pickup Rear-Ends Semi on 40th St N<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>What we know<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>A pickup struck the rear of a semi-truck in Fargo.<\/li>\n<li>The location was 40th Street North and 9th Avenue North.<\/li>\n<li>Emergency crews and an ambulance responded.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>What we don\u2019t know yet<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>The condition of those involved.<\/li>\n<li>Whether anyone was taken to a hospital.<\/li>\n<li>Whether citations or charges were issued.<\/li>\n<li>What happened moments before the impact.<\/li>\n<li>Whether road conditions played a role.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>What happens next<\/h2>\n<p>TRF News has reached out to the <a href=\"https:\/\/fargond.gov\/city-government\/departments\/police\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Fargo Police Department<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>We asked about injuries and any enforcement action.<\/p>\n<p>We also asked if names would be released.<\/p>\n<p>We will update this report when officials share details.<\/p>\n<h2>How to share information<\/h2>\n<p>If you witnessed the crash, consider contacting the police.<\/p>\n<p>Use the city\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/fargond.gov\/city-government\/departments\/police\/contact-us\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">official police contact page<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Only call 911 for emergencies.<\/p>\n<p>If you have a dashcam video, keep the original file.<\/p>\n<p>Write down what you saw while it is fresh.<\/p>\n<h2>More resources<\/h2>\n<p>For official city updates, see <a href=\"https:\/\/fargond.gov\/news-events\/city-news-releases\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">City of Fargo news releases<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>For police media guidance, visit the department\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/fargond.gov\/city-government\/departments\/police\/about\/public-information\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">public information page<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>For statewide travel impacts, check <a href=\"https:\/\/travel.dot.nd.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">ND Roads<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>For road condition tools and North Dakota 511 details, see <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dot.nd.gov\/travel-and-safety\/safety\/north-dakota-511\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">NDDOT\u2019s 511 page<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>For safety guidance, read <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhtsa.gov\/vehicle-safety\/seat-belts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">NHTSA seat belt information<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>I&#8217;m Chris Harper reporting for <a 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Early radio traffic and video reported the crash. The crash was reported near 40th Street North and 9th Avenue North. Video shared around 7:15 p.m. showed emergency crews working at the site. 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