Northbound traffic on Loop 12 in northwest Dallas came to a standstill yesterday after a motorcycle and a Dodge truck collided at Northwest Highway, killing the motorcyclist. All northbound lanes were shut down and drivers were diverted to the Northwest Highway exit while crews worked the scene. Officials did not immediately release additional details.
In a traffic alert posted by the Dallas County Sheriff's Office on X, DSO traffic deputies said they were working a fatal crash involving a motorcycle and a Dodge truck and confirmed that the motorcycle rider was deceased at the location. The post noted that all northbound traffic was being diverted to the Northwest Highway exit while deputies processed the scene.
Traffic Alert: northbound Loop 12 (Walton Walker) at Northwest Highway. DSO traffic deputies are working a fatality crash between a motorcycle and a Dodge Truck. The motorcycle rider is deceased at the location. All traffic is diverted to the Northwest Highway exit. Post 430p pic.twitter.com/ZHu9sH2TGd
— Dallas Sheriff’s Office (@Dallas_Sheriff) March 25, 2026
Crash-Prone Corridor and Past Closures
Loop 12, known locally as Walton Walker and Northwest Highway in this stretch, has a long record of serious crashes and congestion. The Dallas Morning News previously reported a December 2023 collision at the same intersection that closed northbound Loop 12 for hours, and a 2025 analysis by the paper flagged Walton Walker among the region’s frequently congested corridors.
Officials, Investigation and Travel Impacts
The sheriff’s office did not release the names of those involved or a suspected cause, and deputies remained at the scene as investigators processed evidence. Drivers in northwest Dallas should expect backups and consider alternate routes or extra travel time while law enforcement, road crews and tow operators clear the roadway.
