Semi-truck crash in Parley's Canyon causes major traffic delays
By Megan Brugger, KUTV · July 20, 2026 · 1 min read
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A semi-truck crash in Parley's Canyon caused significant traffic delays on westbound I-80. The accident involved a vehicle hauling protein powder and blocked several lanes between Lambs and Mountain Dell.
Key takeaways
A semi-truck carrying protein powder crashed on westbound I-80 in Parley's Canyon.
The crash blocked several lanes between Lambs and Mountain Dell, causing traffic to back up over three miles.
No injuries were reported in connection with the accident.
The Utah Department of Transportation provided an unknown estimate for when the scene would be cleared.
A crash in Parley's Canyon forced major delays for travelers between Park City and Salt Lake. A semi-truck hauling protein powder crashed on westbound I-80, resulting in several blocked lanes between Lambs and Mountain Dell.
Traffic backups extended for more than three miles following the incident. While no injuries were reported, the Utah Department of Transportation initially expected the scene to be cleared by 4 p.m.
By 3:41 p.m., the Utah Department of Transportation posted that there was an unknown estimate for clearance.
