Photos: Massive Truck Dangles Off Bridge in Upstate New York

Jaw-dropping photos have been released from an incident described as a "dump truck rollover" in upstate New York.

Images (below) show the precarious position of the massive truck as the vehicle narrowly avoided landing on a highway entrance ramp.

A dump truck rollover in Utica, NY made for a dramatic scene on the highway (Utica Fire Department via Facebook)

The Internet Responds to Dump Truck Crash in Utica, NY

Comments ranged from jokes ("[looks like] Fast & Furious Utica Drift") to concern ("dear god that must have been horrifying. I hope everyone is okay"). Others pointed out the inherent dangers in the road that drivers say has caused multiple crashes in the past.

A dump truck dangles off an overpass in Utica, NY after a rollover (Utica Fire Department via Facebook)

Dangerous Road in Utica, NY?

"I totaled a car on that same curve - weather wasn't so bad, but for some reason, the road is extra slick right at that spot", shared one resident. "That curve is very slippery as soon as the temperature drops. Always accidents there when it’s wet!", said another.

Many drivers shared that similar accidents on this strip of highway in Utica, NY has also happened to them (Utica Fire Department via Facebook)

Recent Truck Accidents in New York State

There have been several incidents involving large trucks in recent months. While many have been crashes involving tractor trailers and New York State Thruway maintenance vehicles (below), the most recent crash seems to be a single-vehicle accident.

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New York State's 5 Most Dangerous Roads [RANKED]

With plenty of big cities and numerous busy highways, it should come as no surprise New York state is unfortunately home to some of the most dangerous roads in the nation. While you would expect New York City to be the home of such roadways (2 on this list), the danger is not limited to the Big Apple. According to Catalano Law, 3 New York State's 5 most dangerous roads live mostly Upstate and should be navigated with the most extreme caution. Here are the 5 most dangerous in the Empire State.

Gallery Credit: Matty Jeff

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