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

14 hours ago
IDOT_Illinois

8:30 am update: Roads in the northern portion of the state are improving but remain snow- and ice-covered in the hardest-hit areas. Slow down and expect much longer travel times if you are out. Check https://t.co/nTSJWJkaXv for the latest conditions. https://t.co/6uOP46knIM
1 day ago
IDOT_Illinois

CURRENT CONDITIONS 3/16/2026 8:30PM: Conditions in the northern third of the state are worsening, with a winter weather advisory extended into the overnight hours. Several roads this evening are temporarily impassable due to whiteout conditions and stalled vehicles. https://t.co/l3NA9TNVal
1 day ago
TotalTrafficCHI

Closed due to accident in #HanoverPark on Lake St (US 20) WB after North Ave and Park Ave #CHITraffic https://t.co/GCesNZoWap
1 day ago
TotalTrafficCHI

Service suspended in #MetraNorthCentralService on Metra North Central Service: Metra North Central Service NB/SB near River Grove #CHITraffic https://t.co/GCesNZoWap
1 day ago
TotalTrafficCHI

Service suspended in #MetraNorthCentralService on Metra North Central Service: Metra North Central Service NB/SB between River Grove #CHITraffic https://t.co/GCesNZoWap
1 day ago
IDOT_Illinois

Heads up, northern Illinois travelers! Most roads remain covered with snow and ice due to high winds and blowing snow. Crews will continue responding to blowing and drifting snow throughout today and into tonight. https://t.co/yJCx4nrYy6
1 day ago
IDOT_Illinois

CURRENT CONDITIONS 3/16/2026 9:00AM: Winter weather has created hazardous travel on snow-covered roads across the northern half of the state. Winds will remain high enough to continue blowing and drifting newly fallen snow through the afternoon, reducing visibility. https://t.co/O5CL1T7RU2
1 day ago
TotalTrafficCHI

Closed due to flooding in #NorthwestSide-IrvingPark on California Ave NB/SB between Waveland Ave and Byron St #CHITraffic https://t.co/GCesNZoWap
1 day ago
IDOT_Illinois

‼️ Travel is dangerous due to very low visibility. Please avoid unnecessary travel and stay off the roads, especially in northwest areas. If you don’t need to be out, stay home and stay safe. https://t.co/TGavE2agmS
1 day ago
IDOT_Illinois

CURRENT CONDITIONS: 3/16/2026 5:30AM: Roads across the northern half of the state are covered, creating hazardous travel conditions this Monday morning. https://t.co/AaB3WrJfJw
2 days ago
IDOT_Illinois

⚠️ Blizzard conditions expected overnight into Monday! A winter system will impact northern half of the state tonight-Monday. Blizzard warnings are in effect for northwest parts of the state, up to 4 inches of snow and wind gusts up to 60 mph will create whiteout conditions. https://t.co/6XTbGnbyGU
2 days ago
TotalTrafficCHI

Closed for the Northwest Side Irish Parade until 4:00pm in #NorthwestSide-NorwoodPark on Northwest Hwy NB/SB between Nagle Ave and Harlem Ave #CHITraffic https://t.co/GCesNZoWap
3 days ago
IDOT_Illinois

‼️Be prepared for dangerous travel Sunday-Monday. Strong thunderstorms and winter weather is expected across the state. In northern areas, blizzard conditions and whiteouts may develop, causing low visibility. Travel could become difficult or even impossible in some locations. https://t.co/BiU1OMLcqe
3 days ago
TotalTrafficCHI

Closed for Chicago River Dyeing until 12:00pm in #Downtown-RivNorth on Wells St between Kinzie St and Wacker Dr #CHITraffic https://t.co/GCesNZoWap
3 days ago
TotalTrafficCHI

Closed for the Shamrock Crawl until 6:00pm in #NorthSide-Wrigleyville on Clark St NB/SB between Racine Ave and Sheffield Ave #CHITraffic https://t.co/GCesNZoWap
3 days ago
TotalTrafficCHI

Closed for the Shamrock and Roll Street Fest in #NearNorthSide on Division St EB/WB between Clark St and State St #CHITraffic https://t.co/GCesNZoWap
5 days ago
IDOT_Illinois

Effingham County: Beginning Monday, March 16, you’ll see lane closures in both directions on I-57 as we work to replace the northbound bridge over East Branch Green Creek. Bridge work wraps up by November, and crossovers should be completed mid-April. https://t.co/dkl116zFa8 https://t.co/ZSYiWkWuED
1 week ago
IDOT_Illinois

A cold front will bring an end to the rain and drop temps near freezing by Wednesday night. Stay weather aware, especially in central and northern Illinois and continue to monitor local updates. Stay safe, Illinois!
1 week ago
IDOT_Illinois

St. Clair County: Beginning Monday, March 9, lane closures will be encountered on eastbound I-70 between Packers Avenue and the eastbound I-70/northbound I-55 merge for bridge maintenance. The project is anticipated to be completed this summer. https://t.co/WOSs0wWYIw https://t.co/O7838aZxHA

Latest Illinois North Traffic Report From The News

4 Illinois State Police squad car crashes in one day, including trooper injury in Whiteside County illinois \| I-88 \|
88	The Illinois State Police reported four squad car crashes on Monday, three of them tied to violations of the state's Move Over Law.[...] Mar 17, 2026 8:11pm \| 0 view \| source: Bing

Driver found dead with gunshot wound after crash in Palatine, Illinois Palatine \| illinois \| IL-53 \|
A driver was found dead with a gunshot wound after a crash in Palatine, Illinois, on Monday night.[...] Mar 17, 2026 2:50pm \| 6 views \| source: Bing

Man charged with driving drunk, leaving after hitting pedestrian near Barrington, Illinois illinois \| Barrington Rd \|
A man from Chicago's northwest suburbs stood charged Tuesday with leaving the scene of a crash and driving drunk, after authorities said he hit a pedestrian overnight near Barrington, Illinois.[...] Mar 17, 2026 11:44am \| 3 views \| source: Bing

I-57 lane closures begin in Effingham Co. for bridge replacement project I-57 \|
57	EFFINGHAM COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) - Both directions of Interstate 57 are down to one lane in part of Effingham County ahead of a bridge replacement project. The Illinois Department of Transportation said ...[...] Mar 17, 2026 10:48am \| 2 views \| source: Bing

Horse trailer rolls over in blowing snow on I-74 near Galesburg, ISP says illinois \| US 34 Near Galesburg \|
34	Eastbound 74 is closed between Woodhull and Galesburg, with traffic being rerouted onto Illinois Route 17, said ISP.[...] Mar 17, 2026 09:18am \| 3 views \| source: Bing

Shooting victim dies after crashing car in Palatine overnight Palatine \| illinois \| IL-53 \|
PALATINE, Ill. - A homicide investigation is underway on Tuesday morning after officers say a shooting victim crashed his car in the northwest suburbs on Monday night. According to police, the crash ...[...] Mar 17, 2026 05:45am \| 4 views \| source: Bing

Roads closed in NW suburbs after man found shot, killed in crashed car Palatine \| illinois \| IL-53 \|
Roads in northwest suburban Palatine were closed Tuesday and a death investigation was underway after a man was found shot and killed in a car that had crashed into multiple other vehicles, including ...[...] Mar 17, 2026 03:24am \| 4 views \| source: Bing

2 killed in Kennedy car crash near Randolph Street illinois \| Near Accident \|
A car traveling south hit another car that had stopped in the southbound lanes of Interstate 90 near Randolph Street early Sunday.[...] Mar 16, 2026 7:03pm \| 15 views \| source: Bing

Crews respond to crash on I-80 in Henry County, Illinois illinois \| I80 \|
Emergency crews are responding to a crash on I-80 near Geneseo.[...] Mar 16, 2026 6:22pm \| 26 views \| source: Bing

Part of Interstate 74 closed due to multiple crashes illinois \| I-74 E \|
74	Part of Interstate 74 was closed due to multiple crashes on Monday, and drivers are encouraged to avoid the area while emergency crews respond.[...] Mar 16, 2026 5:45pm \| 16 views \| source: Bing

Traffic Alert: I-88 West closed due to crash illinois \| I88 \|
The interstate is shut down at mile marker 26, according to Whiteside County Dispatch.[...] Mar 16, 2026 5:18pm \| 15 views \| source: Bing

Jackknifed semi trucks close part of Interstate 39 illinois \| I-39 \|
39	The Marshall County Sheriff's Office has closed part of Interstate 39 due to whiteout conditions and jackknifed semi trucks.[...] Mar 16, 2026 4:57pm \| 27 views \| source: Bing

Interstate 74 eastbound closed because of crashes: Knox County Sheriff's Office illinois \| I-74 E \|
74	Interstate 74 eastbound from Woodhull to Galesburg is closed as of 6:30 p.m. Monday because of multiple crashes, according to a Facebook post from the Knox County Sheriff's Office. The sheriff's ...[...] Mar 16, 2026 4:42pm \| 28 views \| source: Bing

State police: Part of I-57 shut down in Iroquois Co. I-57 \|
57	IROQUOIS COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) - Part of Interstate 57 is shut down in Iroquois County while Illinois State Police responds to several accidents in the area. Illinois State Police Troop 5 is actively ...[...] Mar 16, 2026 1:46pm \| 21 views \| source: Bing

2 killed, 3 injured in crash on Kennedy Expressway in Chicago's West Loop illinois \| Kennedy Expy E \|
Two people were killed early Sunday morning in a crash on the Kennedy Expressway in Chicago's West Loop.[...] Mar 16, 2026 12:30pm \| 17 views \| source: Bing

Weekend crash in Effingham Co. leaves two hurt illinois \| U-s-route-40 \|
EFFINGHAM COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) - Two people were taken to the hospital after a crash in Mound Township over the weekend. Deputies with the Effingham County Sheriff's Office responded to U.S. Highway 40 ...[...] Mar 16, 2026 12:05pm \| 24 views \| source: Bing

Crash closes westbound I-280, near Milan, injuries 1 illinois \| I-280 Near Milan Arc \|
280	All westbound lanes of I-280 are closed as of around noon, officials said.[...] Mar 16, 2026 10:32am \| 14 views \| source: Bing

Traffic alert: I-57 northbound closed near Douglas-Champaign county line illinois \| I-57 Near Champaign \|
57	Today's wintry weather has resulted in a slew of traffic accidents. State police report Interstate 57 northbound is closed near the Douglas-Champaign county line due to "multiple commercial ...[...] Mar 16, 2026 10:13am \| 43 views \| source: Bing

'Slow down and drive with caution,' Shelby Co. sheriff says after 3 crashes on IL 32 illinois \| Route \|
SHELBY COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) - Part of Illinois Route 32 is closed in Shelby County following a crash near Windsor, while another part of the highway near Stewardson has reopened following two other ...[...] Mar 16, 2026 09:41am \| 6 views \| source: Bing

Part of I-57 northbound closed for commercial motor vehicle crashes illinois \| Northbound \|
I-57 northbound at milepost 219.5 there are multiple commercial motor vehicle crashes. I-57 northbound at milepost 219.5 is closed at this time, with a diversion at the Milepost 212, the Tuscola exit ...[...] Mar 16, 2026 08:54am \| 22 views \| source: Bing

Northbound I-57 closed at Tuscola by crashes, slide-offs illinois \| Northbound \|
UPDATE at 11:02 a.m. CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) - The roadway is open again on I-57 northbound, State Police said. CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) - Northbound I-57 is closed past Tuscola due to multiple crashes ...[...] Mar 16, 2026 07:32am \| 36 views \| source: Bing

Update: Northbound I-57 reopens after morning crashes, slide-offs illinois \| Northbound \|
UPDATE at 11:02 a.m. CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) - The roadway is open again on I-57 northbound, State Police said. CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) - Northbound I-57 is closed past Tuscola due to multiple crashes ...[...] Mar 16, 2026 07:32am \| 8 views \| source: Bing

Multiple crashes, slide offs reported on I-57 in Champaign County illinois \| I57 \|
CHAMPAIGN COUNTY, Ill. (WAND) - Multiple crashes and slide offs are being reported on Interstate 57 in Champaign County. Illinois State Police troopers said multiple commercial vehicle crashes have ...[...] Mar 16, 2026 04:38am \| 21 views \| source: Bing

Drone tour of America's deadliest highways illinois \| I-94 \|
94	Soar above the most high-risk parts of America's complex road network with this breathtaking drone tour of the nation's most statistically dangerous highway segments. Witness these complicated, ...[...] Mar 16, 2026 04:34am \| 18 views \| source: Bing

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Older IL Incidents Reported by Our Users

Accident on I-39
	Bloomington \| Illinois \| I-39 Truck car[...] 4 days ago \| By Anonymous \| 74 views \|

Traffic Jam on il rt 47
	Gibson City \| Illinois \| Il Rt 47 stopped traffic at rr tracks[...] 4 weeks ago \| By Anonymous \| 74 views \|

Accident on Route 59 and cantore
	Naperville \| Illinois \| Route 59 And Cantore Lots of EMT AMBULANCE POLICE HELICOPTERS [...] 2 months ago \| By Anonymous \| 128 views \|

Accident on Route 59 and cantore
	Naperville \| Illinois \| Route 59 And Cantore Lots of EMT AMBULANCE POLICE HELICOPTERS [...] 2 months ago \| By Anonymous \| 101 views \|

Accident on I 24
	Ozark \| Illinois \| I-24 [...] 2 months ago \| By Anonymous \| 117 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 \| 160 views \|

Traffic Jam on I 64
	Richview \| Illinois \| I-64 [...] 4 months ago \| By Anonymous \| 416 views \|

Traffic Jam on I-64
	Woodlawn \| Illinois \| I-64 [...] 4 months ago \| By Anonymous \| 139 views \|

Traffic Jam on I55
	Buncombe \| Illinois \| I55 Stuck in traffic dont see anything. [...] 4 months ago \| By Anonymous \| 143 views \|

Traffic Jam on n
	Hinsdale \| Illinois \| N Traffic is completely stopped has not moved in over 10 min[...] 4 months ago \| By Anonymous \| 105 views \|

Traffic Jam on east
	Island Lake \| Illinois \| East Dead stop eastbound [...] 5 months ago \| By Anonymous \| 185 views \|

Traffic Jam on I-57 n
	Anna \| Illinois \| I-57 N Cant see, standstill north bound traffic[...] 5 months ago \| By Anonymous \| 187 views \|

Traffic Jam on South
	Mount Vernon \| Illinois \| South At 64/57 split. Standstill on 57[...] 7 months ago \| By Anonymous \| 103 views \|

Constructions on I74
	Bloomington \| Illinois \| I74 We are not moving [...] 7 months ago \| By Anonymous \| 109 views \|

Accident on I-294 n
	Justice \| Illinois \| I-294 N [...] 7 months ago \| By Anonymous \| 162 views \|

Traffic Jam on 1-64 e
	Nashville \| Illinois \| 1-64 E [...] 8 months ago \| By Anonymous \| 115 views \|

Accident on I70e
	Vandalia \| Illinois \| I70e Bad accident. Helicopter landed on interstate [...] 8 months ago \| By Anonymous \| 172 views \|

Traffic Jam on I-64
	Mount Vernon \| Illinois \| I-64 [...] 8 months ago \| By Anonymous \| 132 views \|

Traffic Jam on I-64
	Woodlawn \| Illinois \| I-64 [...] 9 months ago \| By Anonymous \| 149 views \|

Traffic Jam on I-24
	Metropolis \| Illinois \| I-24 [...] 9 months ago \| By Anonymous \| 135 views \|

Traffic Jam on I-24
	Metropolis \| Illinois \| I-24 [...] 9 months ago \| By Anonymous \| 127 views \|

Traffic Jam on I-24
	Metropolis \| Illinois \| I-24 [...] 9 months ago \| By Anonymous \| 130 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[...] 9 months ago \| By ry \| 178 views \| 1

Traffic Jam on I-64
	Woodlawn \| Illinois \| I-64 Standstill traffic for the last hour[...] 9 months ago \| By Anonymous \| 165 views \|

Accident on I-70
	Montrose \| Illinois \| I-70 Helicopter came in for semi on side of road [...] 9 months ago \| By Anonymous \| 411 views \|