A tractor-trailer transporting around $800,000 in dimes overturned at approximately 5:30 a.m. on April 29, 2025, in Alvord, Texas. The crash caused millions of coins to scatter across the southbound lanes of U.S. Highway 287. The Texas Department of Public Safety stated that the truck veered off the road and turned over after overcorrecting. The accident led to a partial road closure that lasted until 7 p.m. the same day. Emergency workers used shovels, vacuums, and even their hands to collect the coins. Two people were taken to a hospital, but their injuries were not serious. The town, located about 80 miles from Dallas, received national attention after the extraordinary incident.

The truck was linked to Western Distributing Transportation Corporation, a company known for carrying high-value goods in armored vehicles. The U.S. Mint, which makes coins like dimes, has not yet commented. Experts described the event as logistically difficult and economically damaging. The accident raised concerns about the vulnerability of transporting large amounts of money by road. It also showed the need for strong contingency plans and resilience in moving important cargo. The cleanup took hours and caused long delays, showing how even small items like coins can create big problems when accidents happen.