I-79 February 2026 Archived  Accidents

Interstate 79 Accident Archive Database

Wreck on I-79 in southern Harrison County sends 2 to hospital I-79 |
79	Two people were taken to the hospital Friday afternoon following a wreck on Interstate 79 in Harrison County.[...] Feb 13, 2026 3:02pm | 3 views | source: Bing

SRU student dies in traffic pileup pennsylvania | I-79 |
79	ZELIENOPLE - A Slippery Rock University student died during a traffic pileup Friday on Interstate 79 in Zelienople. Evan Gingo of Pittsburgh was on his way back to the university from home when he ...[...] Feb 11, 2026 01:00am | 21 views | source: Bing

Resurfacing operations in full swing on I-79 in Harrison County west virginia | 79 |
West Virginia Division of Highways (WVDOH) crews began work on Tuesday morning on patching a bumpy section of road along I-79 in Harrison County.[...] Feb 10, 2026 2:58pm | 11 views | source: Bing

'Adored' College Student, 18, Dies After His Car Slides into Trailer on Snowy Highway pennsylvania | I-79 |
79	The crash was one of several that occurred on Interstate 79 in Pennsylvania on Feb. 6, state police said ...[...] Feb 10, 2026 12:38pm | 17 views | source: Bing

SRU student dies in traffic pile up Slippery Rock | pennsylvania | I-79 |
79	A Slippery Rock University student died during a traffic accident Friday along Interstate 79 near Zelienople. Evan Gingo, of Pittsburgh, was on his way back to the university from ...[...] Feb 09, 2026 8:59pm | 3 views | source: Bing

Multi-Vehicle Crash on I-695 Near I-795 Causes Lane Closures, Afternoon Rush Hour Traffic Expected to Be Impacted maryland | Near Accident |
A multi-vehicle crash on I-695 near I-795 caused traffic delays and lane closures, potentially affecting afternoon rush hour. Maryland State Highway officials are clearing the scene.[...] Feb 09, 2026 1:06pm | 13 views | source: Bing

Crash closes multiple lanes on inner loop of I-695 maryland | I-695 |
695	Multiple lanes are closed Monday afternoon on the inner loop of Interstate 695 near I-795.[...] Feb 09, 2026 12:02pm | 26 views | source: Bing

Police closed Interstate Friday for crash prior to fatal pileup I-79 Snow On Road |
79	About two hours before an at least 25-vehicle pileup on Interstate 79 Friday morning, Feb. 6, state police had closed a different portion of the highway after a car crashed into a snow embankment ...[...] Feb 09, 2026 09:19am | 18 views | source: Bing

Tractor-trailer rollover crash causes traffic restrictions on I-79 I-79 S |
79	PennDOT said the crash happened just south of Exit 64 (Route 51 Coraopolis / McKees Rocks).[...] Feb 09, 2026 08:14am | 23 views | source: Bing

Friends, roommates honor Evan Gingo, the 18-year-old killed in 25-vehicle crash on Interstate 79 I-79 S |
79	The loss of the 18-year-old shook his friends on campus, who remembered him as the person who could always make them smile.[...] Feb 08, 2026 04:19am | 13 views | source: Bing

Friends remember Evan Gingo, the 18-year-old killed in 25-vehicle crash on Interstate 79 I-79 |
79	KDKA-TV's Jessica Riley spoke to those who knew Evan Gingo, the 18-year-old who was killed after a massive pileup on Interstate 79 in Jackson Township, Butler County, on Friday morning.[...] Feb 07, 2026 9:08pm | 17 views | source: Bing

Slippery Rock freshman killed in 25-car pileup on I-79 in Butler County Slippery Rock | pennsylvania | I-79 |
79	One person is dead and nine others were taken to the hospital after a massive multi-car pileup crash in Butler County.According to our NBC affiliate WPXI, state police said the crash happened around ...[...] Feb 07, 2026 08:26am | 4 views | source: Bing

Teen killed in 25-vehicle crash in Butler County Zelienople | pennsylvania | I-79 |
79	Part of Interstate 79 was shut down for hours. An 18-year-old Slippery Rock University student was killed Friday in a series of weather-related crashes involving at least 25 vehicles on northbound ...[...] Feb 07, 2026 03:41am | 19 views | source: Bing

One dead, at least 18 vehicles involved in multiple crashes on I-79 in Pittsburgh region pennsylvania | I-79 |
79	Authorities say one person has died after nearly 20 vehicles were involved in several accidents on Interstate 79 on Friday.[...] Feb 06, 2026 11:15pm | 29 views | source: Bing

Massive pileup with 25 vehicles on I-79 in Pennsylvania Butler | pennsylvania | I-79 |
79	Pennsylvania State Police responded to a pileup involving at least 25 vehicles on Interstate 79 between the Evans City and Zelienople exits in Butler County. Police said an 18-year-old man died in ...[...] Feb 06, 2026 5:33pm | 32 views | source: Bing

Woman describes moments before 25-car crash on Interstate 79 that killed 1 and injured 9 I-79 |
79	An 18-year-old young man from Pittsburgh was killed and nine others were injured after a massive pileup on Interstate 79'?.[...] Feb 06, 2026 4:19pm | 24 views | source: Bing

I-79 pileup on Friday results in fatality, an 'extreme cold warning' issued I-79 Snow On Road |
79	One person was killed and multiple others were taken to local hospitals after a major crash pileup Friday afternoon on Interstate 79 in Butler County, ...[...] Feb 06, 2026 4:03pm | 21 views | source: Bing

25-vehicle crash in Pennsylvania kills 1, injures 9 pennsylvania | I-79 S |
79	One person was killed and nine others were taken to local hospitals after a 25-vehicle crash on Interstate 79 in Butler County, Pennsylvania on Friday morning.[...] Feb 06, 2026 3:08pm | 12 views | source: Bing

1 killed, 9 injured in 25-vehicle crash on Interstate 79 in Butler County I-79 Snow On Road |
79	One person was killed and nine others were taken to local hospitals after a 25-vehicle crash on Interstate 79 in Butler County.[...] Feb 06, 2026 2:31pm | 21 views | source: Bing

Interstate 79 pileup: 1 person dead, at least 25 vehicles crash in Butler County Butler | pennsylvania | I-79 |
79	Pennsylvania State Police said several crashes occurred on Interstate 79 in the area of the Evans City and Zelienople exits.[...] Feb 06, 2026 2:21pm | 33 views | source: Bing

1 killed in 18-vehicle crash on Interstate 79 in Pennsylvania Butler | pennsylvania | I-79 |
79	One person was killed after an 18-vehicle pileup on Interstate 79 in Butler County on Friday, authorities said.[...] Feb 06, 2026 1:39pm | 34 views | source: Bing

1 killed in 18-vehicle pileup on Interstate 79 in Butler County pennsylvania | I-79 |
79	One person was killed after an 18-vehicle pileup on Interstate 79 in Butler County.[...] Feb 06, 2026 1:01pm | 21 views | source: Bing

PennDOT lifts speed restrictions on Mercer County interstates Mercer | pennsylvania | I-79 |
79	The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has restored speed limits on all major highways in Mercer County and the surrounding region following severe winter weather.[...] Feb 06, 2026 12:20pm | 1 view | source: Bing

Deadly Pennsylvania crash on Interstate 79 amid wintry conditions, at least 18 vehicles involved Zelienople | pennsylvania | I-79 |
79	Pennsylvania State Police are investigating a deadly crash in the western part of the state on Interstate 79 some 25 miles north of Pittsburgh amid wintry conditions.[...] Feb 06, 2026 12:16pm | 33 views | source: Bing

Multiple-Vehicle Pileup on I-79 in Butler County Claims a Life Amid Winter Hazards Butler | pennsylvania | I-79 |
79	I-79 in Butler County was closed due to a multi-vehicle crash causing fatalities and investigations are ongoing.[...] Feb 06, 2026 11:43am | 47 views | source: Bing

1 dead in 18-vehicle pileup along I-79 pennsylvania | I-79 |
79	Interstate 79 in Jackson Township is closed in both directions following a series of crashes that resulted in one fatality, according to state police At least 18 vehicles were involved in a number of ...[...] Feb 06, 2026 11:43am | 35 views | source: Bing

At least 18 vehicles involved in deadly crashes on I-79 in Butler County | All lanes closed pennsylvania | I-79 |
79	Officials are reporting a crash occurred in the northbound lanes of Interstate 79 between the Evans City exit and the US 19 / 68 - Zelienople exit.[...] Feb 06, 2026 10:46am | 31 views | source: Bing

At least one person dead after multi-vehicle pile-up on I-79 in Butler County pennsylvania | I-79 |
79	Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News (Bulter County, PA) At least one person is dead after a multi-vehicle pile-up in Butler County. According to the Pennsylvania State Police, several crashes ...[...] Feb 06, 2026 09:33am | 148 views | 1 Comment | source: Bing

1 dead in I-79 series of crashes involving 18 vehicles pennsylvania | I-79 |
79	Interstate 79 in Jackson Township is closed in both directions following several crashes that resulted in one fatality, according to state police At least 18 vehicles were involved in a number of ...[...] Feb 06, 2026 09:08am | 46 views | source: Bing

I-79 in Butler County shut down in both directions due to multiple crashes; At least 1 dead Zelienople | pennsylvania | I-79 |
79	Interstate 79 in Butler County is shut down in both directions due mulitple crashes, including one that is fatal.[...] Feb 06, 2026 08:52am | 52 views | source: Bing

Man, 18, dies in crash connected to others involving 25 vehicles on I-79 in Butler County Route 79 South |
79	At least one person has died in an 18-vehicle crash on Interstate 79 in Butler County, Pennsylvania State Police said Friday. Both lanes of the highway are now closed between mile markers 80 and 88, ...[...] Feb 06, 2026 08:04am | 16 views | source: Bing

Mt. Lebanon grad dies in crash connected to others involving 25 vehicles on I-79 in Butler County I-79 S |
79	At least one person has died in an 18-vehicle crash on Interstate 79 in Butler County, Pennsylvania State Police said Friday. Both lanes of the highway are now closed between mile markers 80 and 88, ...[...] Feb 06, 2026 08:04am | 14 views | source: Bing

1 dead in 18-vehicle crash on I-79 in Butler County pennsylvania | I-79 |
79	At least one person has died in an 18-vehicle crash on Interstate 79 in Butler County, Pennsylvania State Police said Friday. Both lanes of the highway are now closed between mile markers 80 and 88, ...[...] Feb 06, 2026 08:04am | 28 views | source: Bing

Part of I-79 in Butler County shut down due to a crash Zelienople | pennsylvania | I-79 |
79	A portion of I-79 in Butler County is shut down due to a crash.[...] Feb 06, 2026 07:49am | 31 views | source: Bing

Crash shuts down all northbound lanes of I-79 in Butler County Zelienople | pennsylvania | I-79 |
79	A crash on Interstate 79 in Butler County has a portion of the interstate shut down. Officials are reporting that a crash occurred in the northbound lanes of Interstate 79 between the Evans City exit ...[...] Feb 06, 2026 07:48am | 25 views | source: Bing

I-79 closed due to crash and icy conditions I-79 |
79	Interstate 79 is being closed following a multi-vehicle accident on icy road conditions. A multi-vehicle accident with injuries was reported just after 10:15 a.m. in the northbound at mile marker 84 ...[...] Feb 06, 2026 07:38am | 84 views | source: Bing

Police release video of wrong-way driver who caused crash on Interstate 79 pennsylvania | I-79 S |
79	State police are looking for a driver involved in a wrong-way crash on Interstate 79 in Pittsburgh.[...] Feb 05, 2026 5:17pm | 32 views | source: Bing

VIDEO: Car hits barrier trying to avoid wrong-way driver on I-79 pennsylvania | I-79 S |
79	An investigation is underway after a wrong-way driver caused a crash on Interstate 79 in Allegheny County. Pennsylvania State Police were called to a crash involving a driver heading in the wrong ...[...] Feb 04, 2026 1:11pm | 28 views | source: Bing

Car hits barrier trying to avoid wrong-way driver on I-79 Rt-79 |
Pennsylvania State Police were called to a crash involving a driver heading in the wrong direction on Interstate 79, near the I375 interchange on Tuesday. Officials first began receiving reports of a ...[...] Feb 04, 2026 1:04pm | 24 views | source: Bing

WV State Police ask for public's help in I-79 body investigation west virginia | 79 |
A week after a body was discovered along Interstate 79 in Marion County, the West Virginia State Police are asking for the public's help with their investigation.[...] Feb 04, 2026 11:08am | 23 views | source: Bing

Body found along I-79 in West Virginia; troopers seek public's help west virginia | I-79 |
79	The West Virginia State Police are asking for the public's help as they investigate a death after a body was found along Interstate 79 in Marion County. Troopers said ...[...] Feb 04, 2026 09:04am | 27 views | source: Bing

2 injured in wrong way crash on I-79 in Cranberry Township pennsylvania | I-79 Near Zelienople |
79	A Zelienople woman driving the wrong way on Interstate 79 in Cranberry Township showed signs of impairment and was taken to the hospital following a two-vehicle crash in mid-January, according to ...[...] Feb 02, 2026 07:25am | 33 views | source: Bing

Crash in Butler County shuts down portion of I-79 I-79 |
79	A crash has closed a stretch of Interstate 79 in both directions in Butler County. According to PennDOT, both the northbound and southbound lanes have been closed between Exit 83 (Evans City) and Exit ...[...] Feb 06, 2026 08:11am | 12 views | source: Bing

2-vehicle crash with injuries reported Friday on I-79 near Portersville pennsylvania | I-79 Near Portersvil |
79	Emergency crews responded to a two-vehicle crash with injuries between a commercial and passenger vehicle Friday, Feb. 6, near the Portersville exit on I-79 north, according to Butler County ...[...] Feb 06, 2026 05:51am | 13 views | source: Bing

State police search for wrong-way driver who caused chaos on busy I-79 Driver Way |
Drivers heading home during the evening commute Tuesday night narrowly avoided disaster on I-79 North when a vehicle traveled the wrong direction at highway speeds.[...] Feb 04, 2026 2:32pm | 12 views | source: Bing

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Live Reports from the DOT's Twitter

• 14 hours ago

  511PAStatewide

  Updated: Vehicle recovery/follow up on I-90 westbound between Exit 24: US 19 - WATERFORD/PEACH ST and Exit 22B: I-79 NORTH - ERIE. All lanes now open. https://t.co/kFIbhEpHY2

• 20 hours ago

  511PAStatewide

  Updated: Vehicle recovery/follow up on I-90 westbound between Exit 24: US 19 - WATERFORD/PEACH ST and Exit 22B: I-79 NORTH - ERIE. There is a shoulder closed. https://t.co/kFIbhEpHY2

• 21 hours ago

  511PAStatewide

  Updated: Vehicle fire on I-90 westbound between Exit 24: US 19 - WATERFORD/PEACH ST and Exit 22B: I-79 NORTH - ERIE. There is a shoulder closed. https://t.co/kFIbhEpHY2

• 21 hours ago

  511PAStatewide

  Updated: Vehicle fire on I-90 westbound between Exit 24: US 19 - WATERFORD/PEACH ST and Exit 22B: I-79 NORTH - ERIE. All lanes closed. https://t.co/kFIbhEpHY2

• 21 hours ago

  511PAStatewide

  Updated: Vehicle fire on I-90 westbound between Exit 24: US 19 - WATERFORD/PEACH ST and Exit 22B: I-79 NORTH - ERIE. There is a lane restriction. https://t.co/kFIbhEpHY2

• 22 hours ago

  511PAStatewide

  Vehicle fire on I-90 westbound between Exit 24: US 19 - WATERFORD/PEACH ST and Exit 22B: I-79 NORTH - ERIE. All lanes closed. https://t.co/kFIbhEpHY2

• 22 hours ago

  WV511

  Rest Area Closed on I-79N at Mile Marker 84.0. Lewis County https://t.co/tN8PrVUIup

• 1 day ago

  WV511

  UPDATE (3): Vehicle Crash on I-79S at Mile Marker 87.0. The southbound right lane is closed. Lewis County https://t.co/JHgRiaaXMG

• 1 day ago

  WV511

  UPDATE (2): Vehicle Crash on I-79S at Mile Marker 87.0. The southbound road is closed. Lewis County https://t.co/JHgRiaaXMG

• 1 day ago

  WV511

  UPDATE (2): Vehicle Crash on I-79S at Mile Marker 2.0. The southbound road is closed. Kanawha County https://t.co/cQjbW7Ex7r

• 1 day ago

  WV511

  UPDATE: Vehicle Crash on I-79S at Mile Marker 2.0. Kanawha County https://t.co/cQjbW7Ex7r

• 1 day ago

  WV511

  Vehicle Crash on I-79S at Mile Marker 1.0. Kanawha County https://t.co/cQjbW7Ex7r

• 1 day ago

  WV511

  UPDATE: Pot hole Bridge on I-79S at Mile Marker 148.0. Monongalia County https://t.co/UfgGousbMw

• 1 day ago

  WV511

  UPDATE: Pot hole Bridge on I-79N at Mile Marker 148.0. Monongalia County https://t.co/PaV2dL7pTe

• 1 day ago

  WV511

  Pot hole Bridge on I-79S at Mile Marker 148.0. Monongalia County https://t.co/UfgGousbMw

• 1 day ago

  WV511

  Pot hole Bridge on I-79N at Mile Marker 148.0. Monongalia County https://t.co/PaV2dL7pTe

• 2 days ago

  WV511

  Disabled Vehicle on I-79S at Mile Marker 5.0. Kanawha County https://t.co/W4h4ewrk7Y

• 2 days ago

  WV511

  Pot hole Roadway on I-79N at Mile Marker 139.0. Marion County https://t.co/CjuvEcScjz

• 6 days ago

  MDSHA

  Update: Baltimore Co: I-695 INNER LOOP PRIOR TO EXIT 19 I-795 NORTHWEST EXPRESSWAY 3 Traffic Lanes closed. Expect Delays into the evening rush-hour. #MDtraffic jb https://t.co/KcNvWRrzc4

• 6 days ago

  MDSHA

  Alert Baltimore Co: I-695 INNER LOOP PRIOR TO EXIT 19 I-795 NORTHWEST EXPRESSWAY 2 Traffic Lanes closed. Expect Delays. #MDtraffic jb

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