DURHAM, NC – A railroad trestle at Gregson and Peabody streets in Durham, N.C., has claimed an unprecedented number of fleet and other trucks over the years, earning it the ominous nickname the “Bridge of Death.”
With clearance of only 11 ft.-8 in., it can be a tight fit for even smaller commercial vehicles and clearly impossible for large heavy-duty trucks, but, though clearly marked (with a sign and flashing lights), commercial truck drivers seem more than willing to tempt fate and take their chances — often with spectacular and costly results (though, thankfully, with no human injuries other than a few bruised egos).
