Illinois Car Accidents

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Motorists should prepare for traffic during next stage of I-80 construction in Joliet: IDOT illinois | I-80 Near Joliet |
80	The next phase of the long-term Interstate 80 construction project is ready to get underway.[...] Feb 26, 2026 5:19pm | 9 views | source: Bing

2 people suffer life-threatening injuries in crash involving car, truck on I-90 in Huntley, Illinois Huntley | illinois | IL-47 |
Two people were severely injured in a crash on the Jane Addams Memorial Tollway in Huntley, Illinois northwest of Chicago early Thursday.[...] Feb 26, 2026 12:56pm | 20 views | source: Bing

Early-Morning Horror: Two Killed As Car Slams Head-On Into Semi On Zion's Route 173 illinois | State Route 173 |
Two people were killed early Thursday when a car collided head-on with a semi-truck on Route 173 in Zion, a violent crash that also pulled a third vehicle into the wreckage and shut down a key stretch ...[...] Feb 26, 2026 10:45am | 39 views | source: Bing

PHOTOS: Semi-truck hits bridge over I-55 at LaGrange Road in southwest suburbs, lanes closed to traffic illinois | I55 |
A semi-trailer crashed into the bottom of an overpass on I-55 in southwest suburban Hodgkins early Thursday morning, scattering debris and closing lanes to traffic.[...] Feb 26, 2026 10:14am | 20 views | source: Bing

2 killed after head-on crash involving car, semi-truck on Route 173 near Zion illinois | Route 173 |
173	Two people were killed after a head-on crash between a semi-truck and a passenger car that has shut down Route 173 near Zion Thursday morning, the sheriff said.[...] Feb 26, 2026 06:33am | 9 views | source: Bing

DUI Rap After Violent Crash Flips Trooper's Cruiser Near Stark-Knox Line Police Cruiser Crash |
A roadside crash near the Stark-Knox County line left an Illinois state trooper's patrol car flipped and a driver facing DUI charges, according to authorities.[...] Feb 25, 2026 2:22pm | 14 views | source: Bing

IDOT delays closure of Illinois 157 / 162 intersection to March 2 illinois | US 270 |
270	According to an IDOT news release: '?During the closure, traffic will not be permitted on Illinois 157 and Illinois 162 at the intersection. Both eastbound and westbound Illinois 162 will be closed, ...[...] Feb 25, 2026 1:13pm | 20 views | source: Bing

Man faces DUI charges in crash that flipped state trooper's car near Stark-Knox County line illinois | Near Accident |
A Bureau County man faces multiple charges for allegedly causing a crash that sent an Illinois State Police trooper to the hospital.[...] Feb 25, 2026 06:28am | 19 views | source: Bing

1 person dead after single vehicle crash near downtown Dallas, officials say texas | I-35 Near Accident A |
35	One person is dead after a single-vehicle crash near Interstate 35E and Illinois Avenue, officials say. Traffic Alert: DSO Traffic deputies are working a one vehicle fatality crash southbound I-35 ...[...] Feb 25, 2026 04:04am | 26 views | source: Bing

Oak Lawn, IL Boat Insurance: Theft, Sinking & Collision Coverage Announced Oak Lawn | illinois |
Ahead of peak boating season, Jerry Carter of State Farm Insurance (708-424-5848) is offering Oak Lawn area boaters a full range of coverage options designed to protect vessels both on the water and ...[...] Feb 24, 2026 5:55pm | 18 views | source: Bing / MarketersMEDIA Newsroom

One dead, several hurt in two-vehicle crash in Edgar County, Illinois Murdock | illinois |
One person was killed and other injured in a multiple-vehicle accident Saturday afternoon in Edgar County, Illinois. Dead is Michelle Vance, 55, of Murdock, Illinois. The accident occurred about 4:37 ...[...] Feb 24, 2026 5:17pm | 15 views | source: Bing / Yahoo

Illinois man arrested in Mt. Juliet after causing crash, trying to steal another car illinois | Near Accident |
MJPD officials said a Wilson County deputy saw a reckless driver enter the city on Lebanon Road near the county line around 8:23 a.m. on Tuesday.[...] Feb 24, 2026 4:47pm | 20 views | source: Bing

Repairs on Effingham overpass resume, causing lane closures Overpass |
Traffic on a railroad overpass in Effingham is down to one lane each way due to repairs that started on Monday. The Illinois Department of Transportation said repairs on the ...[...] Feb 23, 2026 5:48pm | 4 views | source: Bing

Wilke Road in Palatine closed to through traffic beginning Tuesday illinois | Frontage Rd |
As part of the Illinois Department of Transportation's ongoing Route 53 improvements, a stretch of Wilke Road - also known as West Illinois Route 53 Frontage Road - in Palatine will be closed to ...[...] Feb 23, 2026 07:43am | 24 views | source: Bing

Traffic Alert: Liquid Fertilizer Spill Shuts Down State Highway 154 illinois | IL-154 |
Local authorities are urging motorists to find alternate routes following a hazardous materials spill near the county border on Monday morning.[...] Feb 23, 2026 06:41am | 17 views | source: Bing

1 person killed in 2-car crash on Dan Ryan Expressway late Sunday night, Illinois State Police say illinois | Northbound |
A fatal two-car crash late Sunday night closed lanes on the northbound Dan Ryan Expressway for several hours into early Monday morning.[...] Feb 23, 2026 04:29am | 31 views | source: Bing

Truck cab catches fire off Eisenhower Expressway on Chicago's West Side illinois | Eisenhower Expy E |
Traffic was disrupted early Monday after the cab of a semi-trailer truck caught fire right off the Eisenhower Expressway on Chicago's West Side.[...] Feb 23, 2026 03:44am | 39 views | source: Bing

Joliet Red-Light Horror: 21-Year-Old Passenger Killed In Smash With Semi illinois | Joliett |
The crash happened at Channahon Road and Houbolt Road, where the car slammed into a tractor-trailer and left the passenger dead at the scene. The driver, a 20-year-old Joliet man, was rushed to a ...[...] Feb 22, 2026 10:35am | 35 views | source: Bing

Car fails to slow down, crashes into fire truck on I-57 illinois | I57 |
The Chicago Fire Department vehicle was responding to a previous car crash on the highway near 99th Street. The truck had its lights on and was stationary in the northbound left and center lanes when ...[...] Feb 22, 2026 08:30am | 39 views | source: Bing

Car crashes into CFD ladder truck that was closing lanes on I-57 northbound overnight, Illinois State Police say illinois | Northbound |
A car crashed into a fire truck that was at the scene of a previous crash overnight on I-57 on Chicago's South Side, according to Illinois State Police.[...] Feb 22, 2026 08:24am | 32 views | source: Bing

3 people injured when car hits fire truck on I-57 on Chicago's South Side illinois | I57 |
Three people were injured early Sunday when a car hit a fire truck that was on the scene for an earlier crash on I-57 on Chicago's South Side.[...] Feb 22, 2026 06:59am | 29 views | source: Bing

Car slams into Chicago fire truck on Interstate 57 Sunday morning, police say illinois | I-57 |
57	Multiple individuals were taken to area hospitals after a vehicle slammed into a Chicago fire truck on Interstate 57 Sunday morning. According to the Illinois State Police, that fire truck was ...[...] Feb 22, 2026 01:24am | 27 views | source: Bing

21-year-old passenger dies after car runs red light in Joliet: police illinois | Joliett |
A 21-year-old man has died after a deadly crash with a semi on Saturday, according to Joliet Police.[...] Feb 21, 2026 2:05pm | 23 views | source: Bing

Joliet's First Fatal In 2026, Driver Runs Red Light, Passenger, Age 21, Dies: English illinois | Joliett |
Joliet police say the Mercury disregarded a red traffic signal and struck a semi-tractor trailer driven by a 68-year-old Palos Park man.[...] Feb 21, 2026 1:35pm | 26 views | source: Bing

2 killed, 3 hurt after car flips on Bishop Ford illinois | W 111th St |
The rollover happened about 1:15 a.m. Thursday near 111th Street, Illinois State Police said. Two vehicle occupants died at the scene.[...] Feb 21, 2026 12:26pm | 25 views | source: Bing

2 injured in crash that closes Illinois 117 illinois | IL-117 |
Officials are seen at the site of a three-car crash on Illinois 117 between Eureka and Goodfield on Thursday, Nov. 11, 2010. Two suffered injures in the crash, with at least one person's injuries ...[...] Feb 19, 2026 3:00pm | 4 views | source: Bing

Chicago is home to the nation's top freight bottleneck illinois | I-294 N |
294	Congestion at the interchange of Interstate 294 and Interstates 290 / 88 surpasses longstanding bottleneck in Fort Lee, N.J., to top ATRI's 15th annual list of the worst truck traffic in the country.[...] Feb 19, 2026 1:36pm | 24 views | source: Bing

Effingham tornado threat: Videos emerge of scary storm along Ohio River Valley - check map and path illinois | IL-32 NEAR EFFINGHAM |
A tornado-warned storm moving north northeast neared Effingham via Dieterich and Greenup as the NWS warned at 3:06pm. Storm chasers shared videos.[...] Feb 19, 2026 1:31pm | 18 views | source: Bing

Detours suggested for truck traffic crossing Mississippi River illinois | I-72 |
72	Suggested detours have been announced for commercial truck traffic following the closure of the Quincy Memorial Bridge carrying eastbound U.S. 24 over the Mississippi River.[...] Feb 19, 2026 01:24am | 17 views | source: Bing

Overturned 18-wheeler blocks traffic on I-35 in Dallas texas | I-35 |
35	An overturned 18-wheeler is causing significant traffic disruptions on southbound Interstate 35 at Illinois Avenue, according to the Dallas County Sheriff's Department.[...] Feb 18, 2026 9:34pm | 28 views | source: Bing

All southbound lanes of I35E at Illinois in Dallas closed due to overturned 18-wheeler, officials says texas | I35e N |
The Dallas County Sheriff's Office says the trailer is blocking all lanes of traffic and leaking fuel.[...] Feb 18, 2026 7:07pm | 21 views | source: Bing

Chicago-area interstates ranked worst bottlenecks in the country illinois | I-294 N |
294	HILLSIDE, Ill. (WLS) -- A Chicago suburb has gotten the title of having the worst traffic bottleneck in the country. The interchange where I-290 crosses and merges with I-294 and I-88 has the worst ...[...] Feb 17, 2026 5:51pm | 20 views | source: Bing

Driver charged after crashing into state trooper's squad car in suburban Chicago: police illinois | I-80 |
80	A driver is facing multiple charges after striking an Illinois State Police squad car on Interstate 80 in suburban Chicago last weekend.[...] Feb 17, 2026 5:47pm | 27 views | source: Bing

Trailer Carrying Corn Overturns on Interstate 255 in Godfrey I-255 |
255	GODFREY - A trailer hauling corn overturned Tuesday afternoon, Feb. 17, 2026, at the Interstate 255 / Illinois 111 interchange in Godfrey, prompting a multi-agency ...[...] Feb 17, 2026 2:22pm | 17 views | source: Bing

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Live Reports from the DOT's Twitter

• 17 hours ago

  TotalTrafficCHI

  Accident cleared in #I-80/94 on I-80/94 EB past Illinois-Indiana State Line, stop and go traffic back to Bishop Frd Fwy (I-94) #CHITraffic https://t.co/GCesNZoWap

• 17 hours ago

  TotalTrafficCHI

  Accident. Left lane blocked in #I-80/94 on I-80/94 EB past Illinois-Indiana State Line, stop and go traffic back to Bishop Frd Fwy (I-94) #CHITraffic https://t.co/GCesNZoWap

• 18 hours ago

  TotalTrafficCHI

  Accident. Left lane blocked in #I-80/94 on I-80/94 EB past Illinois-Indiana State Line, stop and go traffic back to Tri-State Tollway (I-294/80) #CHITraffic https://t.co/GCesNZoWap

• 22 hours ago

  TotalTrafficCHI

  Closed due to accident in #Wadsworth on Route 173 (Rosecrans Rd) EB/WB between Route 41 and Kilbourne Rd #CHITraffic https://t.co/GCesNZoWap

• 1 day ago

  TotalTrafficCHI

  Closed in #Libertyville on Milwaukee Ave (Route 21) NB/SB between Hollister Dr and Artaius Parkway #CHITraffic https://t.co/GCesNZoWap

• 1 day ago

  TotalTrafficCHI

  Closed due to accident in #Mettawa on Riverwoods Rd NB between W Everett Rd and IL-60/Townline Rd #CHITraffic https://t.co/GCesNZoWap

• 1 day ago

  IDOT_Illinois

  This $24.5 million project is expected to be completed by the end of November. Expect delays, allow extra travel time, and be prepared for slow or stopped traffic. https://t.co/fDqO7VH28C

• 1 day ago

  IDOT_Illinois

  Henry County: Starting Monday, March 9, we’re kicking off the final phase of I-80 construction. The work zone runs from the Rock River to just south of U.S. 6. Traffic will shift to the westbound lanes, and the Colona interchange (exit 7) will be closed for eastbound drivers. https://t.co/IaR64if20Y

• 3 days ago

  IDOT_Illinois

  This #BlackHistoryMonth, we honor the Pullman Porters and the Brotherhood of the Sleeping Car Porters—the first Black-led labor union in the U.S. Their fight for fair wages and dignity transformed transportation and civil rights on and off the rails. https://t.co/roRSbi6hPu

• 3 days ago

  TotalTrafficCHI

  Closed due to an accident investigation in #ParkRidge/Niles on Oakton St between Washington St and Milwaukee Ave #CHITraffic https://t.co/GCesNZoWap

• 3 days ago

  TotalTrafficCHI

  Blocked due to malfunctioning railroad crossing in #VernonHls on Milwaukee Ave (Route 21) NB/SB between Artaius Parkway and Hollister Dr #CHITraffic https://t.co/GCesNZoWap

• 4 days ago

  IDOT_Illinois

  Engineers Week is here! Join us as we celebrate the essential role engineers play in our daily lives—from infrastructure to innovation. This year’s theme, “Transform Your Future,” highlights how engineering shapes the world and inspires students to explore careers in this field. https://t.co/YNoIhKFTh1

• 5 days ago

  TotalTrafficCHI

  Closed due to freight train derailment in #WestHarvey on Lincoln Ave (Dixmoor) NB/SB between Spaulding Ave and 144th St #CHITraffic https://t.co/GCesNZoWap

• 5 days ago

  TotalTrafficCHI

  Closed due to freight train derailment in #Dixmoor on Robey Ave between W 145th St and W 143rd St #CHITraffic https://t.co/GCesNZoWap

• 5 days ago

  TotalTrafficCHI

  Closed due to freight train derailment in #Dixmoor on Western Ave NB/SB between Spaulding Ave and 143rd St #CHITraffic https://t.co/GCesNZoWap

• 6 days ago

  TotalTrafficCHI

  Closed due to freight train derailment in #Dixmoor on Robey Ave between W 145th St and W 143rd St #CHITraffic https://t.co/GCesNZoWap

• 6 days ago

  TotalTrafficCHI

  Closed due to freight train derailment in #WestHarvey on Lincoln Ave (Dixmoor) NB/SB between Spaulding Ave and 144th St #CHITraffic https://t.co/GCesNZoWap

• 6 days ago

  TotalTrafficCHI

  Closed due to freight train derailment in #Dixmoor on Western Ave NB/SB between Spaulding Ave and 143rd St #CHITraffic https://t.co/GCesNZoWap

• 1 week ago

  TotalTrafficCHI

  Closed due to freight train derailment in #WestHarvey on Lincoln Ave (Dixmoor) NB/SB between Spaulding Ave and 144th St #CHITraffic https://t.co/GCesNZoWap

• 1 week ago

  TotalTrafficCHI

  Closed due to freight train derailment in #Dixmoor on Robey Ave between W 145th St and W 143rd St #CHITraffic https://t.co/GCesNZoWap

Traffic Jam on il rt 47
	Gibson City | Illinois | Il Rt 47 stopped traffic at rr tracks[...] 1 week ago | By Anonymous | 55 views |

Traffic Jam on I-64 East
	O Fallon | Illinois | I-64 East Ive been in standstill traffic for 20 minutes, I think theres an accident ahead but not sure.[...] 3 months ago | By Anonymous | 149 views |

Traffic Jam on I 64
	Richview | Illinois | I-64 [...] 4 months ago | By Anonymous | 404 views |

Traffic Jam on I-64
	Woodlawn | Illinois | I-64 [...] 4 months ago | By Anonymous | 133 views |

Traffic Jam on I55
	Buncombe | Illinois | I55 Stuck in traffic dont see anything. [...] 4 months ago | By Anonymous | 136 views |

Traffic Jam on n
	Hinsdale | Illinois | N Traffic is completely stopped has not moved in over 10 min[...] 4 months ago | By Anonymous | 99 views |

Traffic Jam on east
	Island Lake | Illinois | East Dead stop eastbound [...] 4 months ago | By Anonymous | 176 views |

Traffic Jam on I-57 n
	Anna | Illinois | I-57 N Cant see, standstill north bound traffic[...] 4 months ago | By Anonymous | 179 views |

Traffic Jam on South
	Mount Vernon | Illinois | South At 64/57 split. Standstill on 57[...] 6 months ago | By Anonymous | 101 views |

Traffic Jam on 1-64 e
	Nashville | Illinois | 1-64 E [...] 7 months ago | By Anonymous | 107 views |

Traffic Jam on I-64
	Mount Vernon | Illinois | I-64 [...] 7 months ago | By Anonymous | 125 views |

Traffic Jam on I-64
	Woodlawn | Illinois | I-64 [...] 8 months ago | By Anonymous | 144 views |

Traffic Jam on I-24
	Metropolis | Illinois | I-24 [...] 8 months ago | By Anonymous | 128 views |

Traffic Jam on I-24
	Metropolis | Illinois | I-24 [...] 8 months ago | By Anonymous | 117 views |

Traffic Jam on I-24
	Metropolis | Illinois | I-24 [...] 8 months ago | By Anonymous | 120 views |

Traffic Jam on I-64
	Woodlawn | Illinois | I-64 Standstill traffic for the last hour[...] 9 months ago | By Anonymous | 160 views |

Traffic Jam on Traffic Jam
	Naperville | Illinois | Traffic Jam Traffic jam then heavy traffic [...] 9 months ago | By Anonymous | 98 views |

Traffic Jam on I-24
	Goreville | Illinois | I-24 [...] 9 months ago | By Anonymous | 103 views |

Traffic Jam on S Cottage Grove Ave
	Crete | Illinois | S Cottage Grove Ave [...] 9 months ago | By Anonymous | 92 views |

Accident on Randall Rd
	Elgin | Illinois | Randall Rd Traffic stopped. Randall Rd Blocked NB at College Green[...] 9 months ago | By Anonymous | 143 views |

Traffic Jam on I-64
	Woodlawn | Illinois | I-64 Traffic at stand still.[...] 9 months ago | By Anonymous | 133 views |

Traffic Jam on I-64
	Okawville | Illinois | I-64 Standstill[...] 10 months ago | By Anonymous | 148 views |

Traffic Jam on I-64
	Okawville | Illinois | I-64 Fires in the ditch with ambulance present. Smoke & fires for about a mile. Closer to the Okawville exit looked like the cause with more emergency vehicles. [...] 10 months ago | By Anonymous | 106 views |

Traffic Jam on I-64 WB
	Mount Vernon | Illinois | I-64 Wb Standstill 30 mins +[...] 10 months ago | By Anonymous | 137 views |

Traffic Jam on I-64
	Mount Vernon | Illinois | I-64 [...] 1 year ago | By Anonymous | 149 views |

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