Video shows semi truck losing tire while being pulled over by Oklahoma trooper for mechanical issue

The Oklahoma Highway Patrol (OHP) shared dash cam video of a commercial truck losing a tire after a state trooper had already initiated a traffic stop for a suspected mechanical issue.

The video was captured on October 22, 2025, on the Turner Turnpike.

OHP explains what happened leading up to and during the video:

“This morning on the Turner Turnpike near Oklahoma City, Lt. Mark Southall #81 noticed a semi-truck that appeared to be having a mechanical issue. He saw smoke and vibration coming from one of the trailer’s rear axles and initiated a traffic stop to alert the driver.

As the semi began pulling to the shoulder, a set of dual tires separated from the trailer. One tire and wheel bounced uncontrollably into traffic, where it was struck by a passing vehicle. The other tire came apart and rolled into the grass, where the heat from the wheel sparked two small grass fires. Several good Samaritans stopped to help, putting out one fire and preventing a larger grass fire from spreading. A second fire was extinguished with a fire extinguisher.

We’re very thankful this situation wasn’t worse. Drivers were alert and brought traffic to a stop safely, and the driver of the black SUV quickly moved himself and the tire out of the roadway, helping reopen the turnpike and possibly preventing a more serious collision. The driver of the semi met with one of our Size and Weights troopers for further inspection.

Incidents like this can often result in serious injuries or fatalities. However, the alertness of the drivers and the actions taken as the situation unfolded prevented that outcome. Thank you to the good samaritans who stopped to help, thank you to the attentive drivers, and thank you to the driver who moved the tire and vehicle off the interstate. Your actions may have saved a life.“