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Along the way it carries commuters, Barksdale traffic, local deliveries and freight moving between I-20 and I-49. Interchanges at I-49, North Market Street (US 71/LA 1), Benton Road (LA 3), Airline Drive (LA 3105) and East Texas Street (US 79/80) mean a steady mix of merging, exiting and lane changes at highway speed, and a connector to a newer Barksdale Air Force Base gate adds more traffic near the eastern end.
When a crash happens on I-220, the steps you take in the first hours and days can protect your health and your claim.
Jacqueline Scott & Associates is based in Shreveport and Bossier City. I-220 is our local road, and that’s where our name comes from.
Call (318) 746-5997.
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Right After the Crash
- Check for injuries and call 911. On an interstate, stay in your vehicle with your seatbelt on if it is not safe to get out.
- Move out of travel lanes only if you safely can. Secondary crashes are a real danger on an interstate.
- Turn on hazard lights and watch for traffic that is not slowing down.
- Let responding officers create a report. Write down the agency and the report number.
Who Investigates I-220 Crashes?
Depending on exactly where the crash happened, the responding agency may be:
- Louisiana State Police Troop G, which covers northwest Louisiana;
- the Shreveport Police Department;
- the Bossier City Police Department; or
- the Caddo Parish or Bossier Parish Sheriff’s Office.
Knowing which agency responded tells you where to request the crash report and any photographs or body-camera footage that may exist.
Get Medical Care, Even If You Feel Okay
Adrenaline hides pain. Neck, back and head injuries often show up hours or days later. Get checked at an emergency room, urgent care or your own doctor, and follow through with recommended treatment.
Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport’s Academic Medical Center is the area’s Level I trauma center, and serious injuries from I-220 crashes are often taken there.
Evidence to Capture
If you can do it safely:
- photograph every vehicle, including license plates and damage;
- photograph the lane, lane markings, skid marks, debris and traffic signs;
- if a commercial truck was involved, photograph the company name, USDOT number and trailer number;
- get names and phone numbers of witnesses;
- note the nearest exit, mile marker or overpass; and
- save any dashcam video, and check whether nearby businesses may have cameras if the crash happened near an exit.
See why photographs matter after an accident and what information you should get after a car accident.
Common I-220 Crash Patterns
Every crash is different, but interstate loops like I-220 often see:
- merging and exit-ramp collisions at the interchanges;
- rear-end crashes when traffic slows near ramps or at the I-20 junctions;
- lane-change and sideswipe crashes, including with 18-wheelers in blind spots;
- speeding and following-too-closely crashes on long, open stretches; and
- weather-related crashes on the Cross Lake and Red River bridges.
If an 18-wheeler was involved, read what to do after an 18-wheeler hits you. Trucking evidence like electronic logs and dashcam footage can be lost if it is not requested early.
Dealing With Insurance
- Notify your own insurer as your policy requires.
- Be careful with the other driver’s insurance company. You do not have to give a recorded statement before getting legal advice.
- Do not sign medical authorizations or releases you do not understand.
- Do not accept a quick settlement before you know the full extent of your injuries.
Louisiana’s direct action law, no pay, no play law and 51% fault rule can all affect an I-220 claim.
When to Call a Lawyer
Consider calling a lawyer if:
- you were hurt and needed medical treatment;
- the other driver or insurer is blaming you;
- a commercial truck or company vehicle was involved;
- the other driver was uninsured or fled; or
- you are missing work.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a crash report for an I-220 accident?
Request it from the agency that investigated the crash, which may be Louisiana State Police, Shreveport Police, Bossier City Police or a sheriff’s office. Keep the report number from the scene.
How long do I have to file a claim?
Louisiana generally provides two years for personal injury claims arising from accidents after July 1, 2024. Some claims have different deadlines, and evidence can disappear long before the deadline.
What if an 18-wheeler hit me on I-220?
Truck crashes can involve the driver, the trucking company and other businesses, along with federal safety rules and electronic records. Preserve evidence early and talk with a lawyer before giving statements.
Hurt on I-220? Call I-220 Lawyer.
Call Jacqueline Scott & Associates at (318) 746-5997 for a free consultation. No attorney fee unless we recover.
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Every case is different. Results depend on the specific facts and circumstances of each individual matter. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. This page provides general educational information and is not legal advice.
This article is general information about Louisiana law and is not legal advice. Laws and deadlines can change, and every case depends on its own facts. Past results do not guarantee or predict future outcomes. Reading this page or contacting the firm does not by itself create an attorney-client relationship.
