The cow jumped from the truck's second level and onto the highway, stopping eastbound traffic around 2:45 a.m., before officials from Skylands Animal Sanctuary Rescue arrived, the sanctuary posted on social media.
Rescuers helped police corral the animal, who is now called "Brianna" and living her best life at the Wantage sanctuary.
Click here to follow Daily Voice Teaneck and receive free news updates.