Illinois Car Accidents

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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 | 5 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 | 10 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 | 8 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 | 9 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 | 19 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 | 9 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 | 20 views | source: Bing

Strangers come together to save unresponsive Illinois man on Florida highway US Highway 75 |
75	Donald Porter and his wife, Sharon Porter, were returning to Illinois from Florida when he went into cardiac arrest.[...] Feb 19, 2026 1:19pm | 12 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 | 15 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 | 21 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 | 13 views | source: Bing

I-35E at Illinois in Dallas now open after overturned 18-wheeler caused hours long closure, officials says 35e Southbound |
The Dallas County Sheriff's Office says the trailer was blocking all lanes of traffic and leaking fuel.[...] Feb 18, 2026 6:50pm | 7 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 | 18 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 | 25 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 | 7 views | source: Bing

Load spill on highway ramp at Godfrey illinois | Route 111 |
111	A tractor-trailer carrying grain crashed late Tuesday morning on the ramp from Route 111 to southbound 255 in Godfrey.[...] Feb 17, 2026 11:25am | 16 views | source: Bing

Two men arrested after fleeing traffic stop in Rockford illinois | Traffic Stopped |
Rockford Police announced the arrest of two men over the weekend after they drove away from police during a traffic stop. However, officers had attached a GPS tracker to their car and were able to ...[...] Feb 17, 2026 09:25am | 16 views | source: Bing

Suspect in 2025 armed robbery arrested after traffic stop in Naperville: Cops illinois | Traffic Stopped |
Timmothy Hadley, 18, was taken into custody after a traffic stop on Feb. 11.[...] Feb 17, 2026 09:07am | 20 views | source: Bing

Traffic reports as IDOT begins demolition of CWLP bridge illinois | I-55 |
55	A project to remove the unused CWLP railroad bridge over Interstate 55, at milepost 94, is now underway. We're tracking your traffic report to see how your morning commute will be impacted. More than ...[...] Feb 17, 2026 06:49am | 27 views | source: Bing

Carmi bicyclist killed in weekend crash on Illinois Highway 37 State Highway 37 |
A Carmi man has died following a Saturday evening collision between a vehicle and a bicycle in Franklin County, Illinois.[...] Feb 16, 2026 08:23am | 13 views | source: Bing

2 killed when car crashes, catches fire beneath Eisenhower Expressway overpass on Chicago's Near West Side illinois | I-290 Near Near West |
290	Two people were killed early Sunday when the car in which they were traveling crashed into a support column under the Eisenhower Expressway on the Near West Side and caught fire.[...] Feb 15, 2026 04:52am | 24 views | source: Bing

Joliet man killed in fiery crash at Will County intersection illinois | Joliett |
Illinois State Police said the collision between a car and a tractor-trailer occurred shortly after 3 p.m. Friday.[...] Feb 14, 2026 10:35am | 17 views | source: Bing

Fatal crash renews long-standing safety concerns at Will County intersection Beecher | illinois | IL-1 |
The Beecher Fire Protection District in suburban Will County said it will continue to call for safety improvements at an intersection where one person died in a fiery crash between a semi and two cars ...[...] Feb 13, 2026 5:27pm | 24 views | source: Bing

Chicago Rockford International Airport Sets Passenger Record in 2025 illinois | Airport |
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) reported record passenger traffic and continued cargo growth in 2025, marking another milestone year for the Illinois gateway.[...] Feb 13, 2026 08:57am | 21 views | source: Bing

Car driver cited after crash with semi causes injuries on interstate in Peoria County Peoria | illinois | I-74 |
74	PEORIA COUNTY ( 25News Now) - A driver was cited numerous times after a crash with a semi Thursday night that sent two to a hospital. Illinois State Police said the crash involving a car and a semi ...[...] Feb 13, 2026 06:14am | 46 views | source: Bing

Crews respond to crash at E. Walnut, S. Cedarview in Carbondale illinois | E Walnut St |
Crews responded to a crash at the intersection of E. Walnut and S. Cedarview on Thursday afternoon, February 12.[...] Feb 12, 2026 6:30pm | 15 views | source: Bing

Toddler among 3 hospitalized after multiple-vehicle crash causes heavy delays on I-94 near Waukegan illinois | I-94 |
94	A toddler was among three people hospitalized after a multiple-vehicle crash caused heavy traffic backups on Interstate 94 near Waukegan Wednesday evening, authorities said.[...] Feb 12, 2026 3:30pm | 17 views | source: Bing

2 drivers hurt in crash in Huntley, Illinois; one car ends up near pond illinois | Near Accident |
Two drivers were injured in a crash in Huntley, Illinois, northwest of Chicago on Thursday morning.[...] Feb 12, 2026 2:22pm | 24 views | source: Bing

Eastbound lanes open after crash at E. Walnut, S. Cedarview in Carbondale illinois | E Walnut St |
Crews have cleared the scene after a crash at the intersection of E. Walnut and S. Cedarview on Thursday afternoon, February 12.[...] Feb 12, 2026 12:30pm | 15 views | source: Bing

Roadwork set to begin at Randall and Higgins roads, last rest of year Randall Road |
Temporary lane closures are expected to cause traffic congestion around the intersection of Randall Road and Illinois Route 72-Higgins Road in northern Kane County. Construction is anticipated to ...[...] Feb 12, 2026 05:08am | 22 views | source: Bing

Road closure following multi-car accident on I-55 illinois | Northbound |
LOGAN COUNTY, Ill. (WICS / WRSP)- Illinois State Police Troop 6 responded Wednesday afternoon to a multi-vehicle crash on I-55 in Logan County. The crash occurred at approximately 3:49 p.m. in the ...[...] Feb 11, 2026 3:20pm | 17 views | source: Bing

3 injured in Tri-State Tollway crash near Gurnee, Illinois illinois | I-94 Near Gurnee |
94	Three people were injured in a car crash Wednesday afternoon on the Tri-State Tollway near north suburban Gurnee.[...] Feb 11, 2026 3:18pm | 24 views | source: Bing

Part of I-290 shut down after vehicle strikes pedestrian: ISP illinois | I290 |
Outbound I-290 traffic is shut down between Kostner and Cicero avenues after a crash on Chicago's West Side, Illinois State Police said.[...] Feb 11, 2026 03:47am | 21 views | source: Bing

Illinois State Police hunt for driver after squad car crash illinois | State-route-53 |
Illinois State Police are searching for the driver of a black Dodge Ram pickup truck that smashed into a trooper's squad car as they were pulled over to help a stranded motorist on Monday morning.[...] Feb 10, 2026 09:15am | 26 views | source: Bing

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Live Reports from the DOT's Twitter

• 1 day ago

  TotalTrafficCHI

  Vehicle Fire. Right lane blocked in #Stevenson on Stevenson (I-55) SB at Tri-State Tollway (I-294), solid traffic back to La Grange Rd #CHITraffic https://t.co/GCesNZoWap

• 1 day ago

  TotalTrafficCHI

  Vehicle Fire. Two right lanes blocked in #Stevenson on Stevenson (I-55) SB at Tri-State Tollway (I-294), solid traffic back to La Grange Rd #CHITraffic https://t.co/GCesNZoWap

• 4 days ago

  TotalTrafficCHI

  Exit ramp closed due to stalled vehicle in #Tri-StateTollway(I-294) on Tri-State (I-294) SB off-ramp to EB Ogden Ave #CHITraffic https://t.co/GCesNZoWap

• 6 days ago

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  Closed due to accident in #DesPlaines on Dempster St (US 14) EB from Tri-State Tollway (I-294) to Potter Rd #CHITraffic https://t.co/GCesNZoWap

• 6 days ago

  TotalTrafficCHI

  Exit ramp closed due to accident in #Tri-StateTollway(I-294) on Tri-State (I-294) SB off-ramp to EB Dempster St #CHITraffic https://t.co/GCesNZoWap

• 6 days ago

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  Exit ramp closed due to disabled vehicle in #Tri-StateTollway(I-94) on Tri-State (I-94) NB off-ramp to Lake Frst Oasis #CHITraffic https://t.co/GCesNZoWap

• 1 week ago

  TotalTrafficCHI

  Accident with injuries- Right shoulder blocked in #Stevenson on Stevenson (I-55) NB south of Tri-State Tollway (I-294), solid traffic back to County Line Rd #CHITraffic https://t.co/GCesNZoWap

Traffic Jam on il rt 47
	Gibson City | Illinois | Il Rt 47 stopped traffic at rr tracks[...] 5 days ago | By Anonymous | 46 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 | 146 views |

Traffic Jam on I 64
	Richview | Illinois | I-64 [...] 3 months ago | By Anonymous | 401 views |

Traffic Jam on I-64
	Woodlawn | Illinois | I-64 [...] 3 months ago | By Anonymous | 131 views |

Traffic Jam on I55
	Buncombe | Illinois | I55 Stuck in traffic dont see anything. [...] 3 months ago | By Anonymous | 133 views |

Traffic Jam on n
	Hinsdale | Illinois | N Traffic is completely stopped has not moved in over 10 min[...] 4 months ago | By Anonymous | 98 views |

Traffic Jam on east
	Island Lake | Illinois | East Dead stop eastbound [...] 4 months ago | By Anonymous | 174 views |

Traffic Jam on I-57 n
	Anna | Illinois | I-57 N Cant see, standstill north bound traffic[...] 4 months ago | By Anonymous | 176 views |

Traffic Jam on South
	Mount Vernon | Illinois | South At 64/57 split. Standstill on 57[...] 6 months ago | By Anonymous | 100 views |

Traffic Jam on 1-64 e
	Nashville | Illinois | 1-64 E [...] 7 months ago | By Anonymous | 106 views |

Traffic Jam on I-64
	Mount Vernon | Illinois | I-64 [...] 7 months ago | By Anonymous | 124 views |

Traffic Jam on I-64
	Woodlawn | Illinois | I-64 [...] 8 months ago | By Anonymous | 143 views |

Traffic Jam on I-24
	Metropolis | Illinois | I-24 [...] 8 months ago | By Anonymous | 127 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 | 116 views |

Traffic Jam on I-64
	Woodlawn | Illinois | I-64 Standstill traffic for the last hour[...] 8 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 | 97 views |

Traffic Jam on I-24
	Goreville | Illinois | I-24 [...] 9 months ago | By Anonymous | 102 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 | 142 views |

Traffic Jam on I-64
	Woodlawn | Illinois | I-64 Traffic at stand still.[...] 9 months ago | By Anonymous | 131 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 | 135 views |

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

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