Frederick Burns, a flatbed tractor-trailer driver, said accidents like this happen often. “It’s really disturbing. There’s always a problem with tractor trailers crossing the tracks,” Burns said.
Often poor crossing design. The road way frequently has an abrupt “hump” at the tracks. Some tractor trailer combinations have low ground clearance and get hung up.
Yes, they shouldn’t be using those particular roads and crossings. But, it often difficult to know in advance of the hazard.