Illinois Traffic and Accident

Latest Accident and Construction Reports Around North IL

Ramp to INT 294 NB(...)

TYPE: Miscellaneous | | 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

N Menard Ave to N Northwest Hwy(...)

TYPE: Miscellaneous | Moderate | Road Closed

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

TYPE: Construction | Serious | Road Closed

Ramp closed to I-57 Northbound - Closed. Ramps closed.(...)

TYPE: Miscellaneous | Serious | Road Closed

Ramp closed to I-57 Northbound - Closed.(...)

TYPE: Miscellaneous | Serious | Road Closed

Live Reports from the DOT's Twitter

2 days ago
TotalTrafficCHI

Accident. Two left lanes blocked in #Tri-StateTollway(I-294) on Tri-State (I-294) SB south of 31st St, solid traffic back to North Ave #CHITraffic https://t.co/GCesNZoWap
2 days ago
TotalTrafficCHI

Police activity on right shoulder in #Eisenhower on Eisenhower (I-290) Inbound past North Ave #CHITraffic https://t.co/GCesNZoWap
2 days ago
TotalTrafficCHI

Accident. Left lane blocked in #Tri-StateTollway(I-294) on Tri-State (I-294) SB south of 31st St, solid traffic back to North Ave #CHITraffic https://t.co/GCesNZoWap
2 days ago
TotalTrafficCHI

Police activity on right shoulder in #Eisenhower on Eisenhower (I-290) Inbound past North Ave, stop and go traffic back to York Rd #CHITraffic https://t.co/GCesNZoWap
2 days ago
TotalTrafficCHI

Closed due to accident in #I-57 on I-57 SB between Route 17 (Exit 312) and US 45/52 (Exit 308), solid traffic back to North St #CHITraffic https://t.co/GCesNZoWap
5 days ago
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Street Blockage in #NorthSide-LincolnPark/NorthCtr on Damen Ave NB between Diversey Ave/Clybourn Ave and Belmont Ave #CHITraffic https://t.co/GCesNZoWap
1 week ago
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Closed due to accident in #ParkRdg on Northwest Hwy between Dee Road and Potter Rd #CHITraffic https://t.co/GCesNZoWap
1 week ago
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Closed due to accident in #NorthwestSide on Elston Ave NB/SB between Kedzie Ave and Addison St #CHITraffic https://t.co/GCesNZoWap
1 week ago
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Delays up to 25 minutes in #MetraUnPacificNorthwestLine on Metra Un Pacific Northwest Line: Metra Un Pacific Northwest - Main Line to Crystal Lake #CHITraffic https://t.co/GCesNZoWap

Latest Illinois North Traffic Report From The News

Clinton Police respond to vehicle vs. pedestrian crash illinois \| Route 54 \|
54	The Clinton Police Department was on the scene of a vehicle vs. pedestrian crash for several hours Friday night. In a Facebook post at 6:40 p.m., Clinton Police said they were ...[...] Feb 28, 2026 12:41pm \| 2 views \| source: Bing

1 dead, several injured in Saturday morning crashes on I-64 in Washington County I-64 \|
64	Multiple crashes Saturday morning on Interstate 64 led to injuries, a fatality and the temporary shutdown of the interstate in both directions in Washington County, according to Illinois State ...[...] Feb 28, 2026 07:41am \| 16 views \| source: Bing

Madison County: Traffic Signal Changes - Illinois Route 143 March 2 - April 18, 2026 illinois \| Route 143 \|
143	Madison County's IL 143 near Phillips 66 refinery sees traffic signal changes during peak hours from March to April 2026 to manage construction impacts.[...] Feb 28, 2026 06:55am \| 2 views \| source: Bing

Three Crashes on I-64 Leave One Dead, Several Injured Saturday Morning illinois \| I-64 E \|
64	Illinois State Police is investigating three separate crashes along Interstate 64 early Saturday morning that left at least one person dead and multiple others injured.[...] Feb 28, 2026 05:52am \| 12 views \| source: Bing

Wisconsin man, woman killed in head-on Wadsworth crash involving semi ID'd: officials illinois \| Route 173 \|
173	Two people who were killed in a head-on crash involving a semi in the north suburbs on Thursday morning have been identified, officials said.[...] Feb 27, 2026 3:35pm \| 5 views \| source: Bing

Brush fire near Livingston briefly closes Interstate 55 illinois \| I-55 Near Pawnee \|
55	The interstate was closed for about an hour.[...] Feb 27, 2026 1:40pm \| 24 views \| source: Bing

Coroner identifies man, woman killed after car crashes head-on into semi-truck on Route 173 in Wadsworth illinois \| Route 173 \|
173	The coroner has released the identities of a man in his 50s and a woman in her 40s who both died when their car collided head-on into a semi-truck on Route 173 in Wadsworth Thursday.[...] Feb 27, 2026 08:31am \| 27 views \| source: Bing

2 Stoughton residents killed in Illinois crash illinois \| Near Accident \|
Two Stoughton residents died following a crash in Illinois Thursday morning, according to the Lake County IL Sheriff's Office.[...] Feb 26, 2026 7:06pm \| 25 views \| source: Bing

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 \| 33 views \| source: Bing

2 killed in head-on crash with semi in Wadsworth, Lake County sheriff says illinois \| Rt 173 \|
Two were killed in a head-on crash with a semi in Wadsworth, Lake County Sheriff's Office said.[...] Feb 26, 2026 2:53pm \| 38 views \| source: Bing

IDOT gives I-80 construction updates \| ChicagoLIVE I80 \|
The Illinois Department of Transportation shares details on future work and traffic expectation related to the multiyear I-80 reconstruction effort.[...] Feb 26, 2026 2:27pm \| 1 view \| source: Bing

Two killed in three-vehicle crash on Route 173 in Wadsworth: authorities illinois \| Rt 173 \|
Two people were killed in a three-vehicle crash in Wadsworth on Thursday, according to the Lake County Sheriff's Office.[...] Feb 26, 2026 2:18pm \| 37 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 \| 46 views \| source: Bing

Sheriff says sedan at fault after crashing head-on into semi-truck, killing driver and passenger on Route 173 in Wadsworth illinois \| Rt 173 \|
The sheriff says a sedan is believed to be at fault after it drifted out of its lane and drove head-on into a semi-truck, killing a man and a woman in the sedan on Route 173 in Wadsworth Thursday ...[...] Feb 26, 2026 12:49pm \| 32 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 \| 69 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 \| 43 views \| source: Bing

Crash reported on I-90 at Route 47 in Huntley illinois \| Near Accident \|
Illinois State Police are investigating a crash on I-90 in Huntley Thursday morning.[...] Feb 26, 2026 09:02am \| 47 views \| source: Bing

Crash involving overturned semi shuts down lanes on I-57 in southern suburbs illinois \| I-57 Southbound \|
57	The southbound side of Interstate 57 was shut down Thursday morning in the southern suburbs after a crash involving an overturned semi, police said.[...] Feb 26, 2026 08:14am \| 42 views \| source: Bing

RV fire on Thompson Creek Rd handled by Illinois Valley Fire illinois \| Valley Rd \|
The Illinois Valley Fire District responded to a recreational vehicle fire on Thompson Creek Road at Bear Creek Road.[...] Feb 26, 2026 08:05am \| 25 views \| source: Bing

Serious injury crash shuts down lanes on I-90 near Huntley, ISP says I-90 Near Accident A \|
90	HUNTLEY, Ill. - A crash with at least one person seriously injured closed lanes and ramps along Interstate 90 in Chicago's northwest suburbs Thursday morning. Illinois State Police said the crash ...[...] Feb 26, 2026 06:52am \| 44 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 \| 35 views \| source: Bing

Two hurt in early morning crash on I-90 near Huntley illinois \| I-90 \|
90	Two people were injured in crash involving a passenger vehicle and a tractor-trailer early Thursday morning on Interstate 90 near Huntley. Illinois State Police officials said the crash happened just ...[...] Feb 26, 2026 06:30am \| 46 views \| source: Bing

Semi crash, spill shuts down I-55 in south suburbs, video shows illinois \| Stevenson Expy S \|
The I-55 Stevenson Expressway saw extensive delays on Thursday after a semi hit a bridge, and crews cleaned up a large spill.[...] Feb 26, 2026 06:13am \| 42 views \| source: Bing

Sugar Grove Accepts Project Bid to Halt Cross 47 Traffic at Park Avenue illinois \| Route 47 \|
47	Relief is coming to a notorious local intersection after the Sugar Grove Village Board voted Tuesday to award a $242,000 improvement contract aimed at ending years of safety concerns at ...[...] Feb 25, 2026 6:42pm \| 22 views \| source: Bing

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Older IL Incidents Reported by Our Users

Traffic Jam on il rt 47
	Gibson City \| Illinois \| Il Rt 47 stopped traffic at rr tracks[...] 1 week ago \| By Anonymous \| 59 views \|

Accident on Route 59 and cantore
	Naperville \| Illinois \| Route 59 And Cantore Lots of EMT AMBULANCE POLICE HELICOPTERS [...] 1 month ago \| By Anonymous \| 121 views \|

Accident on Route 59 and cantore
	Naperville \| Illinois \| Route 59 And Cantore Lots of EMT AMBULANCE POLICE HELICOPTERS [...] 1 month ago \| By Anonymous \| 94 views \|

Accident on I 24
	Ozark \| Illinois \| I-24 [...] 2 months ago \| By Anonymous \| 114 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 \| 150 views \|

Traffic Jam on I 64
	Richview \| Illinois \| I-64 [...] 4 months ago \| By Anonymous \| 411 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 \| 178 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 \|

Constructions on I74
	Bloomington \| Illinois \| I74 We are not moving [...] 6 months ago \| By Anonymous \| 107 views \|

Accident on I-294 n
	Justice \| Illinois \| I-294 N [...] 6 months ago \| By Anonymous \| 159 views \|

Traffic Jam on 1-64 e
	Nashville \| Illinois \| 1-64 E [...] 7 months ago \| By Anonymous \| 109 views \|

Accident on I70e
	Vandalia \| Illinois \| I70e Bad accident. Helicopter landed on interstate [...] 7 months ago \| By Anonymous \| 164 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 \| 122 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[...] 8 months ago \| By ry \| 166 views \| 1

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

Accident on I-70
	Montrose \| Illinois \| I-70 Helicopter came in for semi on side of road [...] 9 months ago \| By Anonymous \| 407 views \|

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