Current:Home > reviewsOscar Mayer Wienermobile in rollover wreck in Illinois, no injuries reported -Dynamic Money Growth
Oscar Mayer Wienermobile in rollover wreck in Illinois, no injuries reported
View
Date:2025-04-14 14:34:00
No people or hot dogs were injured after an Oscar Mayer Wienermobile was involved in a rollover crash in Illinois on Monday morning.
The crash occurred around 11:12 a.m. on a highway in Cook County, the Illinois State Police told USA TODAY.
The Oscar Meyer Wienermobile and a Hyundai Sedan were traveling north. The Wienermobile struck the sedan, lost control, overcorrected and rolled onto the Hyundai's side, police said.
The northbound right lane of the highway was shut down for a traffic crash investigation, according to police. The lanes were open about an hour later at 12:26 p.m.
Police did not say whether alcohol or speeding was a factor in the crash.
What is the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile?
Oscar Mayer deployed its fleet of six 23-foot-long Wienermobiles across America in 1988 so they could "continue to spread the joy and love of meat," according to the cold-cut-producing company. The first 13-foot Wienermobile hit the road in 1936.
The Wienermobile weighs as much as 140,050 hot dogs, has mustard and ketchup seats inside, a hot dog-shaped dashboard, a removable bun-roof, a ketchup walkway and an official Wiener Jingle horn.
Although no hot dogs are on the vehicle, it can store up to 11,000 Wiener Whistles.
Who drives the Oscar Mayer Wienermobiles?
The company's brand ambassadors drive the Wienermobiles all across America. Drivers travel and maintain one of the six Wienermobiles, traveling an average of 20,000 miles, visiting more than 20 states and handing out 250,000 Wiener Whistles throughout the year, according to Oscar Mayer. They also create content for the company's social media channels.
“The title of a Hotdogger is a rare and coveted position unique to those seeking adventure and a once-in-a-lifetime experience,” said Ed Roland, ‘Top Dog’ and senior manager of brand communications for Oscar Mayer at Kraft Heinz, in a statement to USA TODAY. “Statistically speaking, more people have visited space than driven the Wienermobile! We take pride in welcoming the next class who will continue to uphold the tradition of sparking smiles and bringing buns of fun to fans across the U.S.”
On average, fewer than 1% of applicants are chosen for Wienermobile driver positions, Oscar Mayer says.
Contributing: Kylie Martin/ Detroit Free Press and Mike Snider/ USA TODAY
veryGood! (127)
Related
- Buckingham Palace staff under investigation for 'bar brawl'
- Pairing Wind + Solar for Cheaper, 24-Hour Renewable Energy
- Zendaya’s Fashion Emergency Has Stylist Law Roach Springing Into Action
- Baby girl among 4 found dead by Texas authorities in Rio Grande river on U.S.-Mexico border in just 48 hours
- Most popular books of the week: See what topped USA TODAY's bestselling books list
- The Supreme Court Sidesteps a Full Climate Change Ruling, Handing Industry a Procedural Win
- Get $95 Worth of Peter Thomas Roth Skincare Masks for 50% Off
- RHOC's Tamra Judge Reveals Where She and Shannon Beador Stand After Huge Reconciliation Fight
- John Galliano out at Maison Margiela, capping year of fashion designer musical chairs
- YouTuber Grace Helbig reveals breast cancer diagnosis: It's very surreal
Ranking
- US wholesale inflation accelerated in November in sign that some price pressures remain elevated
- Emily Blunt Shares Insight into Family Life With Her and John Krasinski’s Daughters
- California lawmakers to weigh over 100 recommendations from reparations task force
- When Autumn Leaves Begin to Fall: As the Climate Warms, Leaves on Some Trees are Dying Earlier
- Trump wants to turn the clock on daylight saving time
- Desperation Grows in Puerto Rico’s Poor Communities Without Water or Power
- Man fishing with his son drowns after rescuing 2 other children swimming at Pennsylvania state park
- Warming Trends: The Top Plastic Polluter, Mother-Daughter Climate Talk and a Zero-Waste Holiday
Recommendation
A South Texas lawmaker’s 15
The Summer I Turned Pretty Season 2 Teaser Features New Version of Taylor Swift's Song August
Jessica Alba Praises Her and Cash Warren’s “Angel” Daughter Honor in 15th Birthday Tribute
A California company has received FAA certification for its flying car
Opinion: Gianni Infantino, FIFA sell souls and 2034 World Cup for Saudi Arabia's billions
Devastated Puerto Rico Tests Fairness of Response to Climate Disasters
Former Australian Football League player becomes first female athlete to be diagnosed with CTE
With Hurricanes and Toxic Algae, Florida Candidates Can’t Ignore the Environment