Illinois Traffic and Accident

Latest Accident and Construction Reports Around Il IL

WB ONLY-CASS ST OVER DES PLAINES RVR(...)

TYPE: Construction | Serious | Road Closed

Ramp to INT 294 NB(...)

TYPE: Miscellaneous | Serious | Road Closed

Closed between W State St and Walnut Ave/Ryerson Ave - Road closed due to accident. Constr(...)

TYPE: Accident | Moderate

Closed between Walnut Ave/Ryerson Ave and W State St - Road closed due to accident. Constr(...)

TYPE: Accident | Moderate

Expect lane restrictions for roadway improvement(...)

TYPE: Construction | Serious

Accident on IL-15 / S Walnut St from IL-1/W 3rd St/N Walnut St (IL-15) to IN--IL State Bor(...)

TYPE: Accident | Serious

Jones Road to Landfill Road(...)

TYPE: Miscellaneous | Serious | Road Closed

Closed at IL-149/W Lincoln St/Hurst Rd - Closed. Subsidence. Danger.(...)

TYPE: Construction | Serious | Road Closed

Closed at IL-149/W Lincoln St/Hurst Rd - Closed.(...)

TYPE: Miscellaneous | Serious | Road Closed

Live Reports from the DOT's Twitter

2 days ago
I_90_Tollway

I-90 Eastbound - CRASH - at IL-59 - MP 59.8 - ALL LANES OPEN
2 days ago
I_90_Tollway

I-90 Eastbound - CRASH - at IL-59 - MP 59.8 - 1 left lane blocked of 4
3 days ago
TotalTrafficCHI

Closed due to accident in #DuSableLkShrDr on DuSable Lk Shr Dr (US 41) SB between Grand Ave/Illinois St and Randolph St, solid traffic back to Michigan Ave #CHITraffic https://t.co/GCesNZoWap
3 days ago
IDOT_Illinois

Crews will continue snow and ice removal operations, so please give them plenty of room to work. Visit https://t.co/gB7JR5c0VB for the latest road conditions before heading out.
3 days ago
IDOT_Illinois

CURRENT CONDITIONS 4:00PM 1/26: Gusty winds will cause blowing and drifting snow, creating slick and hazardous driving conditions through the evening. Take it slow and use extra caution during your evening commute. 🧵 https://t.co/nImKBHbirj
3 days ago
IDOT_Illinois

Heavily treating interstates, intersections, and ramps to burn off snow packed areas. Continue to take it slow and use extra caution as roads will be slick in some areas. Please don't crowd the plow!
3 days ago
IDOT_Illinois

Ice, snow... and tomatoes? 🍅 A produce spill on I-55 in Sangamon County created a saucy situation this morning. Thankfully, there were no injuries, just some pasta-ready tomatoes. Crews will continue to ketchup on snow and ice removal operations across the state. 🧵 https://t.co/Z76the82at
3 days ago
IDOT_Illinois

The proposed project includes improving 2.2 miles of Illinois 113 with new pavement, curbs and drainage, safer intersections, bike lanes, improved guardrails, and repairs to existing structures. Displays, design concepts and IDOT staff will be available. https://t.co/m63q1RFJ5R
3 days ago
TotalTrafficCHI

Closed due to malfunctioning railroad gate in #BuffaloGrv on Half Day Rd (Route 22) EB between Buffalo Grv Rd and Prairie Rd #CHITraffic https://t.co/GCesNZoWap
3 days ago
IDOT_Illinois

CURRENT CONDITIONS 9:00AM 1/26: Blowing and drifting snow remains our concern, creating slick and hazardous driving conditions. Crews will continue operations with focus on managing any leftover snow & ice. Extreme cold temps will continue for most of Illinois through the week. https://t.co/0hXoXG1O6H
3 days ago
TotalTrafficCHI

Closed due to accident in #Bartlett on Main St (Bartlett) NB/SB between Railroad Ave and Hillcrest Lane #CHITraffic https://t.co/GCesNZoWap
3 days ago
TotalTrafficCHI

Closed due to malfunctioning railroad gates in #BuffaloGrv on Buffalo Grv Rd NB/SB between Main St and Port Clinton Rd #CHITraffic https://t.co/GCesNZoWap
3 days ago
TotalTrafficCHI

Closed due to malfunctioning railroad gate in #BuffaloGrv on Half Day Rd (Route 22) EB between Prairie Rd and Waterbury Ln #CHITraffic https://t.co/GCesNZoWap
3 days ago
TotalTrafficCHI

Malfunctioning railroad gates in #VernonHls on Buffalo Grv Rd NB/SB north of Port Clinton Rd #CHITraffic https://t.co/GCesNZoWap
3 days ago
TotalTrafficCHI

Closed due to accident in #394 on Route 394 NB between Sauk Trail and US 30 #CHITraffic https://t.co/GCesNZoWap
3 days ago
IDOT_Illinois

Good morning, Illinois! If you’re commuting this morning, allow extra time and use caution. Conditions could be worse depending on where you’re headed. Check https://t.co/gB7JR5c0VB for the latest road conditions. We're on the roadways working, so please don't crowd the plow! https://t.co/AshEkk9wyC
4 days ago
IDOT_Illinois

The snow has moved out, but roads will remain slick and snow covered overnight and into Monday morning’s commute. We need continued patience over the next few days as crews clear off the snow. Please give our snowplows plenty of room to work! https://t.co/fWZkldy4wa
4 days ago
I_90_Tollway

I-90 - Pavement Conditions are reported as Clear - 2.7 Rockton Rd to 54.6 IL-31, Pavement Wet - 54.7 IL-31 to 78.6 I-190 - Sun Jan 25, 2026 at 6:25 PM
4 days ago
IDOT_Illinois

Our crews will continue 24-hour operations with focus on plowing and managing drifting snow. Extremely cold temps are limiting the effectiveness of salt and other materials. 🧵
4 days ago
IDOT_Illinois

WINTER STORM UPDATE 4:00PM 1/25: Snow is beginning to taper off and is expected to exit the state by around 6 p.m. tonight. Gusty winds will cause blowing and drifting snow, creating slick and hazardous driving conditions through the evening. 🧵 https://t.co/nel6CFfL7h
4 days ago
IDOT_Illinois

Our crews are working nonstop to keep the roads as safe as possible! Currently, we’re focused on plowing and managing snow drifting from high winds. Roads may be passable but still snow-covered. The extreme cold is limiting the effectiveness of salt and other materials. https://t.co/JMOkmMp779
4 days ago
IDOT_Illinois

RT @IDOTDistrict9: HARDIN COUNTY: Due to a winter storm, @KYTC has temporarily closed the Cave-In-Rock Ferry. If you must travel, use alter…
4 days ago
TotalTrafficCHI

Closed in #Lincolnshire on Milwaukee Ave (Rt 21/US 45) SB at Marriott Dr #CHITraffic https://t.co/GCesNZoWap
4 days ago
IDOT_Illinois

RT @NWSLincolnIL: Snow will continue across central and southeast IL this morning, with periods of heavy snow near and south of I-70 in sou…
4 days ago
IDOT_Illinois

RT @NWSStLouis: The heaviest snow has ended, but the snow is not over! Keep avoiding travel. Light to moderate snow will continue to accumu…
4 days ago
IDOT_Illinois

RT @NWSChicago: [6:25 AM CST 1/25] Steady snow and temperatures in the single digits will lead to snow-covered roads and hazardous travel t…
4 days ago
IDOT_Illinois

Our dedicated crews will be out on the roads today and into the work week. It’s going to take additional time to clear the roads due to the extreme conditions. We need your continued patience over the next few days as we work to ensure safe travel. ❄️ https://t.co/gB7JR5c0VB
4 days ago
IDOT_Illinois

CURRENT CONDITIONS 8:00AM 1/25: Winter Storm Fern has made hazardous impacts on our roadways across Illinois. Do not be out on the road if you don’t need to be. Please stay home! https://t.co/5b6h68lSeL
5 days ago
I_90_Tollway

I-90 - Pavement Conditions are reported as Slush - 54.7 IL-31 to 78.6 I-190 - Sat Jan 24, 2026 at 8:54 PM
5 days ago
I_90_Tollway

I-90 - Pavement Conditions are reported as Slush - 54.7 IL-31 to 78.6 I-190 - Sat Jan 24, 2026 at 8:53 PM

Latest Illinois Il Traffic Report From The News

Rising e-bike crashes prompt Illinois to launch new safety initiative illinois \| E \|
Illinois officials started a new '?Ride Safe, Ride Smart, Ride Ready" program to create tougher rules for fast e-bikes, scooters and other electric devices.[...] Jan 29, 2026 8:11pm \| 5 views \| source: Bing

1 dead after crash on I-39 in Woodford County illinois \| I-39 Near Minonk \|
39	WOODFORD COUNTY ( 25News Now) - One person is dead after a two-vehicle crash on Interstate 39 in Woodford County Thursday. The crash involved a semi and car and has closed a portion of the southbound ...[...] Jan 29, 2026 6:32pm \| 5 views \| source: Bing

Fatal crash closes portion of I-172 southbound illinois \| I-172 \|
172	ADAMS COUNTY, Ill. (WGEM) - A portion of Interstate 172 in Adams County is closed to southbound traffic on Thursday due to a fatal crash. According to Adams County Emergency Management, I-172 is ...[...] Jan 29, 2026 3:24pm \| 14 views \| source: Bing

Madison County: I-270 Lane Closures Begin Jan. 30, 2026 illinois \| I-270 E \|
270	GRANITE CITY The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced that repairs on eastbound and westbound Interstate 270 between Illinois 3 and Riverview ...[...] Jan 29, 2026 1:01pm \| 8 views \| source: Bing

1 person hurt in four-vehicle crash on NB I-57 in Coles Co. illinois \| Northbound \|
Hours before a deadly multi-vehicle crash shut down southbound I-57 in Coles County, it was the northbound lanes that were shut down by a crash just a few miles south. The Illinois State Police said ...[...] Jan 29, 2026 11:14am \| 3 views \| source: Bing

Head-on collision causes 2 drivers to suffer life-threatening injuries: Joliet police illinois \| Joliett \|
A total of four vehicles were involved in Wednesday night's wreck that happened when a Lockport motorist drove over the center line.[...] Jan 29, 2026 07:53am \| 7 views \| source: Bing

I-57 closed in Coles County as crash leaves two semi-trucks on fire illinois \| Route 121 \|
121	COLES COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) - Southbound traffic on I-57 is being diverted off of the highway in southern Coles County Thursday morning due to a crash that left two semi-trucks on fire. The accident ...[...] Jan 29, 2026 07:30am \| 13 views \| source: Bing

2 semis on fire, injuries reported as part of I-57 in Coles Co. shuts down for crash illinois \| I-57 \|
57	COLES COUNTY, Ill. (WAND) - Injuries are being reported as part of Interstate 57 in Coles County is shut down due to a crash. The Coles County Sheriff's Office told WAND News the crash happened near ...[...] Jan 29, 2026 05:07am \| 6 views \| source: Bing

Day Trips: Route 66 hawaii \| HISTORIC HIGHWAY 66 \|
Route 66 turns 100 years old this year. The star of song, stage, screen, and highway signage covered 2,448 miles from Chicago, Illinois, to Santa Monica, California, until it was decommissioned in ...[...] Jan 28, 2026 10:32pm \| 7 views \| source: Bing

Semi-trailer fire closes I-57 South near Champaign illinois \| I57 South \|
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND) - Illinois State Police are working on a semi-trailer fire on I-57 South near Champaign. ISP said the road will be closed at exit 235, and traffic is being rerouted onto I-72.[...] Jan 28, 2026 5:16pm \| 6 views \| source: Bing

Are there any travel advisories in Illinois? See road condition map illinois \| Highway \|
Many streets in Illinois still pose challenges following the weekend blizzard. See maps of which roads to avoid due to construction, snow and ice.[...] Jan 28, 2026 09:12am \| 5 views \| source: Bing

2 injured in 4-vehicle Kennedy wreck on North Side illinois \| Kennedy Expy E \|
Two people were injured in a four-vehicle crash Wednesday morning on the inbound Kennedy Expressway on the North Side. The crash happened around 6:25 a.m. in the southbound lanes of Interstate 90 at ...[...] Jan 28, 2026 05:33am \| 13 views \| source: Bing

1 dead in crash involving car, truck in rural Will County, Illinois illinois \| W Wilmington Peotone \|
A person was killed in a crash involving a car and a semi-trailer truck in rural Will County, Illinois, southwest of Chicago on Tuesday.[...] Jan 27, 2026 11:49am \| 5 views \| source: Bing

Sheriff's office seizes $22K during Illinois traffic stop illinois \| Traffic Stopped \|
Deputies seized $22,151 during a traffic stop near West Reynolds and North Deerfield Roads on Friday after K9 Duke alerted his handler to the presence of money in a black North Face book bag, and the ...[...] Jan 27, 2026 11:33am \| 8 views \| source: Bing

Part of Mattoon under a boil order after water main break Mattoon \| illinois \| IL-16 \|
MATTOON, Ill. (WAND) - Part of Mattoon is now under a boil order after a water main break. A boil order was issued by the City of Mattoon for the area east of Interstate 57 and for Dewitt Ave. east ...[...] Jan 27, 2026 07:56am \| 9 views \| source: Bing

Illinois road conditions. How do they look Monday after winter storm? illinois \| US 54 \|
54	Many roads throughout Illinois are at least partly covered in ice or snow Monday following the weekend storm. Here's a look at conditions.[...] Jan 27, 2026 05:30am \| 7 views \| source: Bing

Multiple crashes due to iced over turn onto Staley Rd. from US-150 in Champaign Co. Champaign Rd \|
CHAMPAIGN COUNTY, Ill. (WAND) - Illinois State Police have handled multiple crashes Tuesday morning due to an icy road in Champaign. The right turn lane onto Staley Rd. from eastbound US-150 is iced ...[...] Jan 27, 2026 04:33am \| 4 views \| source: Bing

This Illinois Train Ride Hits The Most Picture-Perfect Route 66 Communities illinois \| Historic-route-66 Ar \|
Hop aboard the Lincoln Service line for a nostalgic ride through Illinois, where historic Route 66 towns and charming Americana await. Let the adventure begin![...] Jan 27, 2026 04:18am \| 0 view \| source: Bing

IL expands 'move over' law to include more vehicles. How you can avoid a ticket illinois \| Il \|
Scott's Law, also referred to as the '?Move Over Law,'? was enacted in Illinois in 2002 and named after Chicago Fire Department Lt. Scott Gillen, who was killed by an intoxicated driver at 37 years old ...[...] Jan 27, 2026 01:00am \| 7 views \| source: Bing

Illinois becomes 13th state to automatically seal nonviolent criminal records illinois \| State \|
Non-eligible offenses include things like murder, sex offenses, DUI, reckless driving, stalking, domestic battery, and orders of protection violations. This makes Illinois the 13 th state to create an ...[...] Jan 26, 2026 9:25pm \| 8 views \| source: Bing

Central Illinois grain bin accident leaves 1 person dead, another injured illinois \| Near Accident \|
The second person, so far unidentified, was found dead at the bottom of the grain bin about 4:45 p.m. after rescue crews worked in shifts to remove soybeans. None of the rescuers were injured.[...] Jan 26, 2026 9:09pm \| 19 views \| source: Bing

Illinois' charming small town is a train lover's paradise with vintage shops, museums, and a railroad park illinois \| N-old-us-route-66 Ar \|
This Illinois town shaped by railroads and highways features a railroad park, local history museums, antique stores, and an easygoing downtown.[...] Jan 26, 2026 6:45pm \| 11 views \| source: Bing

Illinois road conditions. How do they look Monday after winter storm? illinois \| Major Road \|
Many roads throughout Illinois are at least partly covered in ice or snow Monday following the weekend storm. Here's a look at conditions.[...] Jan 26, 2026 5:58pm \| 4 views \| source: Bing

3 dead, at least 5 injured in overnight crash illinois \| I-57 \|
57	CALUMET PARK - Three people are dead and at least five others injured in the wake of an overnight crash along nearby Interstate 57, just south of 120th Street, according to Illinois State Police.[...] Jan 26, 2026 4:00pm \| 12 views \| source: Bing

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Older IL Incidents Reported by Our Users

Accident on Route 59 and cantore
	Naperville \| Illinois \| Route 59 And Cantore Lots of EMT AMBULANCE POLICE HELICOPTERS [...] 2 weeks ago \| By Anonymous \| 82 views \|

Accident on Route 59 and cantore
	Naperville \| Illinois \| Route 59 And Cantore Lots of EMT AMBULANCE POLICE HELICOPTERS [...] 2 weeks ago \| By Anonymous \| 63 views \|

Accident on I 24
	Ozark \| Illinois \| I-24 [...] 1 month ago \| By Anonymous \| 78 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.[...] 2 months ago \| By Anonymous \| 123 views \|

Traffic Jam on I 64
	Richview \| Illinois \| I-64 [...] 3 months ago \| By Anonymous \| 387 views \|

Traffic Jam on I-64
	Woodlawn \| Illinois \| I-64 [...] 3 months ago \| By Anonymous \| 111 views \|

Traffic Jam on I55
	Buncombe \| Illinois \| I55 Stuck in traffic dont see anything. [...] 3 months ago \| By Anonymous \| 110 views \|

Traffic Jam on n
	Hinsdale \| Illinois \| N Traffic is completely stopped has not moved in over 10 min[...] 3 months ago \| By Anonymous \| 86 views \|

Traffic Jam on east
	Island Lake \| Illinois \| East Dead stop eastbound [...] 3 months ago \| By Anonymous \| 155 views \|

Traffic Jam on I-57 n
	Anna \| Illinois \| I-57 N Cant see, standstill north bound traffic[...] 3 months ago \| By Anonymous \| 156 views \|

Traffic Jam on South
	Mount Vernon \| Illinois \| South At 64/57 split. Standstill on 57[...] 5 months ago \| By Anonymous \| 94 views \|

Constructions on I74
	Bloomington \| Illinois \| I74 We are not moving [...] 5 months ago \| By Anonymous \| 99 views \|

Accident on I-294 n
	Justice \| Illinois \| I-294 N [...] 5 months ago \| By Anonymous \| 151 views \|

Traffic Jam on 1-64 e
	Nashville \| Illinois \| 1-64 E [...] 6 months ago \| By Anonymous \| 97 views \|

Accident on I70e
	Vandalia \| Illinois \| I70e Bad accident. Helicopter landed on interstate [...] 6 months ago \| By Anonymous \| 153 views \|

Traffic Jam on I-64
	Mount Vernon \| Illinois \| I-64 [...] 6 months ago \| By Anonymous \| 108 views \|

Traffic Jam on I-64
	Woodlawn \| Illinois \| I-64 [...] 7 months ago \| By Anonymous \| 132 views \|

Traffic Jam on I-24
	Metropolis \| Illinois \| I-24 [...] 7 months ago \| By Anonymous \| 114 views \|

Traffic Jam on I-24
	Metropolis \| Illinois \| I-24 [...] 7 months ago \| By Anonymous \| 108 views \|

Traffic Jam on I-24
	Metropolis \| Illinois \| I-24 [...] 7 months ago \| By Anonymous \| 106 views \|

standstill
Effingham \| Illinois \| I-70 truckers are getting out and walking around, no one knows what's going on but it's definitely a standstill on the Eastbound lanes[...] 7 months ago \| By ry \| 155 views \| 1

Traffic Jam on I-64
	Woodlawn \| Illinois \| I-64 Standstill traffic for the last hour[...] 8 months ago \| By Anonymous \| 148 views \|

Accident on I-70
	Montrose \| Illinois \| I-70 Helicopter came in for semi on side of road [...] 8 months ago \| By Anonymous \| 393 views \|

Traffic Jam on Traffic Jam
	Naperville \| Illinois \| Traffic Jam Traffic jam then heavy traffic [...] 8 months ago \| By Anonymous \| 92 views \|

Traffic Jam on I-24
	Goreville \| Illinois \| I-24 [...] 8 months ago \| By Anonymous \| 93 views \|