I-285 Georgia Accident Today

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• I-285 SB shut down in DeKalb County after crash

  • Georgia
  • Decatur
  • I-285

  • source: Bing
  • 32 views
  • Mar 16, 2026 8:13pm
  285

  A crash has blocked the southbound lanes of Interstate 285 in DeKalb County on Monday night. The crash happened on I-285 southbound near Covington Hwy. in DeKalb County. [DOWNLOAD ... Read More

• Common questions about Georgia traffic laws and accident liability

  • Georgia
  • Traffic

  • source: Bing
  • 38 views
  • Mar 13, 2026 12:45pm
  Navigating Atlanta traffic, from the Connector to I-285, is challenging enough without the added stress and confusion of a car accident. The aftermath of a crash can feel overwhelming. Suddenly, ... Read More

• Some lanes reopen on I-285 after tractor-trailer crash in Atlanta

  • Georgia
  • I-285 Near Marietta

  • source: Bing
  • 50 views
  • Mar 02, 2026 09:26am
  285

  Authorities opened the northbound lanes of I-285 mid-morning on Monday, hours after a tractor-trailer crashed into a vehicle, bringing rush-hour traffic to a standstill. Read More

• Crash closes I-285 eastbound in Sandy Springs

  • Georgia
  • GA-285

  • source: Bing
  • 74 views
  • Feb 26, 2026 4:12pm
  A crash has closed all eastbound lanes of I-285 in Sandy Springs on Thursday evening, according to the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT). Read More

• I-285 eastbound in Sandy Springs reopens after crash

  • Georgia
  • GA-285

  • source: Bing
  • 63 views
  • Feb 26, 2026 4:12pm
  I-285 eastbound in Sandy Springs has reopened after a crash closed all lanes Thursday evening, according to the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT). Read More

• 2-time WNBA champion, former UGA player Kara Braxton dies in I-285 crash

  • Georgia
  • Cobb

  • source: Bing
  • 82 views
  • Feb 24, 2026 05:36am
  Kara Braxton was 43. Read More

• What happened to Kara Braxton? Accident claims life of former WNBA two time champion

  • Georgia
  • I-285 Near Atlanta I

  • source: Bing
  • 97 views
  • Feb 24, 2026 01:25am
  285

  Two-time WNBA champion Kara Braxton died in a single-vehicle crash on Saturday. Her car crashed into a concrete median wall on I-285, near Atlanta, Georgia. Read More

• Two-time WNBA champion Kara Braxton dies at 43 after car crash in Georgia

  • Georgia
  • Cobb Pkwy

  • source: Bing
  • 45 views
  • Feb 23, 2026 6:30pm
  Two-time WNBA champion Kara Braxton died Saturday following a car crash in Cobb County, Ga., according to police. She was 43. Braxton was traveling northbound on Interstate 285 south of Cobb Parkway, ... Read More

• Former WNBA champion dead after I-285 weekend crash

  • Georgia
  • Cobb Pkwy N

  • source: Bing
  • 38 views
  • Feb 23, 2026 11:43am
  A 43-year-old College Park woman was killed in a crash on I-285 northbound near Cobb Parkway. Read More

• 2-time WNBA champion, former UGA player Kara Braxton dies in I-285 crash

  • Georgia
  • Cobb Pkwy

  • source: Bing
  • 39 views
  • Feb 23, 2026 10:00am
  Kara Braxton, a two-time WNBA champion and former University of Georgia women's basketball player, died Saturday. Cobb County police said Braxton was in a single-car crash on Interstate 285 northbound ... Read More

• I-285 crash kills woman in Cobb

  • Georgia
  • I-285 W

  • source: Bing
  • 51 views
  • Feb 23, 2026 09:57am
  285

  A woman died after her vehicle crashed into a median wall on I-285 in Cobb County, police say. Read More

Live Reports from the DOT's Twitter

• 9 hours ago

  WSBTraffic

  Cobb: Crash I-285 Westbound near New Northside Dr/Powers Ferry moved from the right lanes to the right shoulder #ATLtraffic https://t.co/hpg70tKHPu

• 9 hours ago

  WSBTraffic

  DeKalb: Crash awaiting assistance I-285 NB before Lawrenceville Hwy moved from the left center lanes to the gore area #ATLtraffic https://t.co/NGtC4AdLv5

• 16 hours ago

  WSBTraffic

  ❗️UPDATE❗️ Tucker: Crash now blocking multiple left lanes. Stay to the right on I-285/sb (inner loop) getting past Hwy 78. Delays building. #ATLtraffic https://t.co/G836E2JdQb

• 16 hours ago

  WSBTraffic

  Tucker: Crash in center lane on I-285/sb (inner loop) at Hwy 78. Delays. #ATLtraffic https://t.co/uEpnzA6aS1

• 19 hours ago

  WSBTraffic

  DECATUR: Crash💥🚗 on I-285nb (Outer Loop) near Glenwood Rd (Ex 44) downs 1 left lane. #ATLTraffic https://t.co/kB2dd2LhxK

• 1 day ago

  WSBTraffic

  DeKalb Co: Crash I-285/nb (Outer Loop) at I-20 (Exit 46) blocking the right lane. Slow before Flat Shoals. #ATLtraffic https://t.co/4ZkZedyIBK

• 1 day ago

  WSBTraffic

  ⚠️DeKalb Co: Crash I-285/sb (Outer Loop) at Hwy 29 (Exit 38) blocking 2 right lanes adding to the already slow right back into Doraville. #ATLtraffic https://t.co/WHof2JYzp5

• 1 day ago

  511Georgia

  FULTON CO.- All lanes blocked on I-285 S before MLK Jr. Dr.(mm 9) due to crash. Use caution | Est. clear time: 3:30 pm #ATLtraffic UPDATES: https://t.co/i3zacHVzu8 https://t.co/n3mBLRLhZr

• 1 day ago

  WSBTraffic

  Cobb Co: Crash I-75/nb at I-285 (Exit 259) blocking the left lane. #ATLtraffic https://t.co/pFzRHwXaUH

• 1 day ago

  511Georgia

  COBB CO.- Far left lane blocked on I-75 N at I-285(mm 259.3) due to crash. Use caution | Est. clear time: 3:00 pm #ATLtraffic UPDATES: https://t.co/yVu7y8ro2Z https://t.co/EWia42lhsJ

• 1 day ago

  WSBTraffic

  ⚠️DeKalb Co: Crash I-285/wb (Outer Loop) past Peachtree Blvd (Exit 31) blocking 2 left lanes jamming the ride between Doravile & Dunwoody. #ATLtraffic https://t.co/D2ny0kE5fN

• 1 day ago

  WSBTraffic

  **UPDATE** Crash cleared to the right. All lanes of I-285/nb (Inner Loop) are back open. #ATLtraffic https://t.co/LbVQ9BkzHP

• 1 day ago

  WSBTraffic

  ⚠️Fulton Co: Crash on I-285/nb (Inner Loop) past Bolton Rd (Exit 13) still in 2 left lanes. Delays back to Cascade Rd. Use I-75/85/nb. #ATLtraffic https://t.co/jYkEbLdDE8

• 1 day ago

  WSBTraffic

  ⚠️Fulton Co: Crash I-285/sb (Outer Loop) at MLK Jr Drive (Exit 9) blocking multiple lanes. Traffic jammed back to S Cobb Dr. #ATLtraffic https://t.co/QX5CCzL4oi

• 1 day ago

  511Georgia

  FULTON CO - Two left lanes are blocked on I-285 N past Bolton Rd. (mm 12.5) due to a crash. Expect delays and use alt. routes. Est. end time: 2:30 pm Updates: https://t.co/F66or4RPhk https://t.co/QoFmUIOWvp

• 1 day ago

  511Georgia

  DEKALB CO - One left lane is blocked on I-285 N at Stone Mountain Fwy (mm 38.2) due to a crash. Expect delays and use alt. routes. Est. end time: 1:30 pm Updates: https://t.co/ehv0pq9Hnf https://t.co/UGnrpDfZMs

• 1 day ago

  WSBTraffic

  ⚠️Fulton Co: Crash I-285/nb (Inner Loop) past Bolton Rd (Exit 13) blocking 2 left lanes. I-75/85/nb is also slow as an alternate. #ATLtraffic https://t.co/1S0sljSdJi

• 1 day ago

  511Georgia

  FULTON CO.- Right lane blocked on I-20 E at I-285(mm 50.6) due to crash. Use caution | Est clear time: 10:00 am UPDATES: https://t.co/71AxPuz8nN https://t.co/kda644TerH

• 1 day ago

  511Georgia

  DEKALB CO - One lane is blocked on I-285 N before Lavista Rd. (mm 36.1) due to a crash. Expect delays and use alt. routes. Est. end time: 9:00 am Updates: https://t.co/qiNpdnKmOe https://t.co/vLHnbXRROa

• 2 days ago

  WSBTraffic

  DeKalb Co: Crash on I-285/sb (Inner Loop) at I-20 (Exit 46) now just blocking the right lane but delay still stretch back to Hwy 78. #ATLtraffic https://t.co/fvxYFvCOYI

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