Hudson Valley Immediately Roasts Driver After Highway Smash

It's just not a good year for truck drivers travelling through the Hudson Valley.

Local New New York State highways have been the site of several recent large-scale accidents. From the terrifying car vs. 18-wheeler crash earlier this year on Route 17 to the multiple overturned garbage trucks, the thought of an accident in the Hudson Valley feels more like a "when" than an "if". The latest crash is equally head-scratching.

Truck Vs. Bridge in Woodbury, NY

"Fiberglass underground storage tank on a flatbed struck the Estrada Road Bridge while traveling on the NYS Thruway this morning", the Woodbury Fire Department (WFD) reported earlier this week. While the tuck itself wasn't damaged, its flatbed cargo stood no chance against the mighty overpass.

Orange County, NY Responds to Truck Accident

Orange County, NY residents had a field day commenting on the photos, and since no injuries were reported, it was very likely a cathartic exercise to make fun of the driver who may had added to their commute time by closing a lane of the Thruway.

"Needs some flex seal", came the first joke. "That'll buff right out" piled on another. "It's all about knowing how tall you are..." added another insightful internet troll. Others had more serious concerns.

"How did he get there without hitting other bridges?? Was the road paved recently and not measured? There are definitely a lot of questions I need answered!" offered a concerned commenter. "I've physically measured numerous unmarked bridges on state roadways for my own route surveys that have turned out to be lower than 14' and unmarked. NY isn't a state that has a rule like others, where they mark under 14'", alleged another.

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It's not just low overpasses that can be the bane of New York drivers. Several roads offer dangerous challenges no matter what you driver (or what you're towing). Check out some of the most hair-raising strips of pavement below.