On August 27, 2025, at 12:09 PM Central Time, a single-vehicle crash occurred on Interstate 40 Westbound in Putnam County, Tennessee, at Mile Marker 295.2. The incident, reported by the Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP), has resulted in significant traffic disruptions, with the right lane of the two westbound lanes and the right shoulder blocked.

The THP is actively managing the situation, but no further details regarding the cause of the crash, the condition of the vehicle or occupants, or the estimated time for clearing the roadway have been provided. Motorists traveling westbound on I-40 in this area should anticipate delays and exercise caution, potentially seeking alternate routes to avoid the congestion caused by the lane and shoulder closures.