The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) shared dramatic video of the moment that an out-of-control semi truck took a runaway ramp on Wolf Creek Pass.
The video was captured on March 20, 2025, on the west side of US 160 Wolf Creek Pass in Colorado, which has “two dangerous hairpin curves and a 7% downhill grade.”
In the video, you can see a truck with smoking brakes in the right-hand lane maneuvering through the tight turns on US 160. A second semi truck driver is following closely behind with hazard lights activated in an apparent effort to warn other drivers about semi with brake trouble. The truck driver takes the snowy runaway ramp and comes to a safe stop
Take a look at the video below.
The Colorado Department of Transportation website offers the following tips and advice for truckers who need to use a runaway ramp.
Using Runaway Truck Ramps
- Maneuver the trucks into the far right lane before approaching upgrade ramps.
- As the truck approaches the runaway ramp, steer straight and try to keep the wheels aligned.
- Ramps are narrow; attempt to stay in the center of the ramp to avoid any risk of rolling over.
- Once the truck is stopped, call 911 to report the incident, even if there are not injuries.
- There is NO fee, penalty, or fine for using runaway truck ramps. The only costs associated would be any law enforcement fines associated with a possible citation (for faulty equipment or driving negligence), as well as any billing from the towing company for their services of recovering the vehicle.
