Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a collision near Bradley Hills Presbyterian Church on Bradley Boulevard in Bethesda on Tuesday morning.
According to Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS Pete Piringer, a garbage truck left the roadway, struck a tree, snapped a utility pole, and overturned into the woods. The crash brought down wires and caused a fuel spill, leading to power outages in the area. Portions of Bradley Boulevard remain blocked while crews work to clear debris and restore service. The driver was transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
We will provide an update if additional verified information becomes available.
Update – Bradley Blvd BLOCKED btwn Fernwood Rd & Hillmead Rd, Bradley Hills, single vehicle trash truck rolled over, left roadway, damaged pole/wires in doing so, power out in area, HazMat fuel spill, driver injured @MCFRS_EMIHS transported Pri2 NLTI, some lanes blocked https://t.co/CGJtD3FHWU pic.twitter.com/8RWnGxD4Vi
— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) September 30, 2025
