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

20 hours 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
21 hours ago
TotalTrafficCHI

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

Street Blockage in #NorthSide-LincolnPark/NorthCtr on Damen Ave NB between Diversey Ave/Clybourn Ave and Belmont Ave #CHITraffic https://t.co/GCesNZoWap
5 days ago
TotalTrafficCHI

Closed due to accident in #ParkRdg on Northwest Hwy between Dee Road and Potter Rd #CHITraffic https://t.co/GCesNZoWap
1 week ago
TotalTrafficCHI

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
TotalTrafficCHI

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
1 week ago
IDOT_Illinois

Severe weather is expected across much of Illinois today, including dense fog, thunderstorms, strong winds, and light snow possible tonight in northern regions. Conditions may impact driving depending on your area. Use caution, slow down, and remember to turn on your headlights! https://t.co/xtjNJoCToV
1 week ago
TotalTrafficCHI

Closed due to hazardous materials response in #MarshallCounty on County Rd 2900 East NB/SB between County Rd 500 North and County Rd 600 North #CHITraffic https://t.co/GCesNZoWap
1 week ago
TotalTrafficCHI

Closed due to structure fire in #WestSide-Galewood/OakPark on North Ave (Route 64) EB between Ridgeland Ave/Mobile Ave and Austin Blvd #CHITraffic https://t.co/GCesNZoWap
1 week ago
TotalTrafficCHI

Closed due to structure fire in #OakPark on North Ave (Route 64) EB between Lombard Ave and Taylor Ave #CHITraffic https://t.co/GCesNZoWap
1 week ago
TotalTrafficCHI

Closed due to structure fire investigation in #WestSide-Galewood/OakPark on North Ave (Route 64) EB between Ridgeland Ave/Mobile Ave and Austin Blvd #CHITraffic https://t.co/GCesNZoWap
1 week ago
TotalTrafficCHI

Closed due to structure fire investigation in #OakPark on North Ave (Route 64) EB/WB between Austin Blvd and Ridgeland Ave/Mobile Ave #CHITraffic https://t.co/GCesNZoWap
1 week ago
IDOT_Illinois

Madison County: Beginning Tuesday, Feb. 17, lane closures will be encountered on northbound I-255 over Horseshoe Lake Road for emergency bridge repairs. Access to the ramp for Horseshoe Lake Road will remain open. All lanes are expected to reopen by 3 p.m. Friday, Feb. 20. https://t.co/WXUqcI8jlE

Latest Illinois North Traffic Report From The News

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 \| 2 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 \| 10 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 \| 15 views \| 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 \| 13 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 \| 21 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 \| 9 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 \| 40 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 \| 21 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 \| 21 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 \| 20 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 \| 3 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 \| 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 \| 10 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 \| 18 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 \| 17 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

Delays expected after crash involving semi-truck on I-55 near Cicero Avenue illinois \| Cicero Ave \|
Delays of up to an hour were expected during the afternoon rush on Wednesday after a crash involving a semi-truck and another vehicle on southbound I-55 near Cicero Avenue in Chicago, authorities said ...[...] Feb 25, 2026 2:14pm \| 18 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 \| 21 views \| source: Bing

Illinois man arrested for driving wrong way on Highway 34 illinois \| US Highway 34 \|
34	The Henry County Sheriff's Office received a report of an SUV traveling westbound in the eastbound lanes of Highway 34.[...] Feb 25, 2026 10:08am \| 18 views \| source: Bing

Lambo's BP station on east side of Mattoon becoming a Casey's illinois \| I-57 Near Mattoon \|
57	The Lambo's BP service station along Illinois 16 east of Interstate 57 in Mattoon has been converted into a Casey's General Store.[...] Feb 25, 2026 09:25am \| 18 views \| source: Bing

Reminder Full closure of Illinois 157 and 162 Intersection Begins on Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026 illinois \| Highway \|
Illinois 157 and 162 intersection in Madison County fully closes Feb 26 for $17.6M upgrade including bridges, signals, detours, and bike paths.[...] Feb 25, 2026 07:58am \| 0 view \| 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 \| 21 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 \| 28 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 \| 19 views \| source: Bing / MarketersMEDIA Newsroom

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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 \| 55 views \|

Accident on Route 59 and cantore
	Naperville \| Illinois \| Route 59 And Cantore Lots of EMT AMBULANCE POLICE HELICOPTERS [...] 1 month ago \| By Anonymous \| 119 views \|

Accident on Route 59 and cantore
	Naperville \| Illinois \| Route 59 And Cantore Lots of EMT AMBULANCE POLICE HELICOPTERS [...] 1 month ago \| By Anonymous \| 92 views \|

Accident on I 24
	Ozark \| Illinois \| I-24 [...] 1 month 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 \| 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 \|

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 \| 107 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 \| 121 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 \|