Tractor-Trailer Rollover Closes Interstate Ramp in Jefferson County

Firefighters, emergency medical personnel and law enforcement responded to an overturned tractor-trailer that blocked an interstate connector ramp, requiring an extended closure for heavy-duty recovery operations.

The incident was reported at approximately 5:45 p.m. on Monday, October 5, 2026, on the ramp connecting Interstate 781 to Interstate 81 southbound near Evans Mills, New York. The Pamelia Volunteer Fire Department was the initial responding fire agency, arriving to find a tractor-trailer on its side and obstructing the roadway.

Emergency medical personnel evaluated the driver, who reportedly sustained no injuries. The ramp was closed while responders addressed debris and potential fluid hazards and secured the area for vehicle recovery.

Mutual aid was provided by the North Pole and Evans Mills fire departments, with additional assistance from Evans Mills Ambulance, New York State Police and the New York State Department of Transportation.

VanTassel Towing & Recovery used heavy-duty recovery equipment to upright and remove the tractor-trailer. Following cleanup and roadway safety checks, the ramp reportedly reopened at approximately 10 p.m.

The cause of the rollover was not established in the initial incident account.