Debris on I-41 southbound reported to leave multiple vehicles with flat tires

I-41 southbound near 20-8, Washington County

A unit was asked to head up and meet deputies regarding a hazard complaint on I-41 southbound, and radio traffic indicated multiple vehicles had flat tires because of an object in the roadway. A unit later reported it had not found the debris and said it stopped with the first vehicle, and radio traffic indicated the object was on the shoulder, out of traffic. A unit then asked whether it was still needed at the debris location; in later traffic, units discussed following passing vehicles in the area and reported that some vehicles may have changed their tires and moved on, and a unit reported that everyone was okay and that people were just changing tires. A unit then said it would be looking for the debris to make sure it was completely off the roadway, and radio traffic indicated a unit would continue following vehicles to the side.

First radio traffic

Oct 11, 2026 02:10 PM CDT

Last radio traffic

Oct 11, 2026 02:54 PM CDT

This summary was generated automatically from public radio traffic and hasn't been confirmed by officials. Early reports are often wrong.