Illinois Traffic and Accident

Latest Accident and Construction Reports Around State IL

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

Live Reports from the DOT's Twitter

8 hours ago
TotalTrafficCHI

Reopened from earlier accident in #LaPorteCounty,IN on State Rd 2 WB from Cougar Rd to US-20 #CHITraffic https://t.co/GCesNZoWap
1 day 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!
1 day 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
1 day ago
TotalTrafficCHI

Accident. Two lanes blocked in #Tri-StateTollway(I-294) on Tri-State (I-294) NB after Cicero Ave #CHITraffic https://t.co/GCesNZoWap
1 day ago
TotalTrafficCHI

Closed due to accident in #ChicagoHeights on Joe Orr Rd between Lowe Ave and State St #CHITraffic https://t.co/GCesNZoWap
2 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
3 days ago
IDOT_Illinois

DAY ➡️ NIGHT Our crews have been hard at work making sure our roadways are clear and safe! Heavy snow and extremely cold temps will continue across the state through Sunday. 🧵 https://t.co/qeCbxaMoqm
3 days ago
IDOT_Illinois

❄️ Don’t be scared, be prepared! The winter storm is making its way into Illinois. Very cold temperatures will persist across the state through early next week. Major snowfall impacts are expected near and south of I-70 late afternoon today through Sunday. 🧵 https://t.co/FAYbp4kZYp
4 days ago
IDOT_Illinois

Heads up, Illinois! This weekend's winter storm will bring heavy snow, extreme cold, and dangerous wind chills creating hazardous travel conditions across the state. IDOT crews will be out in full force through the weekend, and our Emergency Traffic Patrol will be fully staffed. https://t.co/80U3SkayzJ
4 days ago
TotalTrafficCHI

Accident. Two left lanes blocked in #I-94(Indiana) on I-94 (Indiana) EB before Brown Rd (Mile 30), solid traffic back to State Rd 49 #CHITraffic https://t.co/GCesNZoWap
4 days ago
TotalTrafficCHI

Closed due to overturned vehicle in #SouthBend,IN on US 31 NB from IN-123/Mayflower Rd to State Rd 2, solid traffic back to State Rd 23 #CHITraffic https://t.co/GCesNZoWap
4 days ago
TotalTrafficCHI

Accident. Three left lanes blocked in #I-80/94 on I-80/94 EB at Illinois-Indiana State Line, solid traffic back to Tri-State Tollway (I-294/80) #CHITraffic https://t.co/GCesNZoWap
4 days ago
TotalTrafficCHI

Closed due to overturned vehicle in #SouthBend,IN on US 31 NB from IN-123/Mayflower Rd to State Rd 2 #CHITraffic https://t.co/GCesNZoWap
4 days ago
TotalTrafficCHI

Accident. Roadway reduced to one lane in #I-80/94 on I-80/94 EB at Illinois-Indiana State Line, solid traffic back to Tri-State Tollway (I-294/80) #CHITraffic https://t.co/GCesNZoWap
4 days ago
TotalTrafficCHI

Accident. Right lane blocked in #I-80/94 on I-80/94 EB at Illinois-Indiana State Line, solid traffic back to Tri-State Tollway (I-294/80) #CHITraffic https://t.co/GCesNZoWap
4 days ago
TotalTrafficCHI

Accident. Right lane blocked in #I-80/94 on I-80/94 EB at Illinois-Indiana State Line, solid traffic back to Bishop Frd Fwy (I-94) #CHITraffic https://t.co/GCesNZoWap
4 days ago
TotalTrafficCHI

Accident. Right lane blocked in #I-80/94 on I-80/94 EB at Illinois-Indiana State Line, solid traffic back to Torrence Ave #CHITraffic https://t.co/GCesNZoWap
4 days ago
IDOT_Illinois

🚨 Winter Weather Alert for Illinois! 🚨 A Winter Storm Warning is in effect this weekend for the southern half of the state, with heavy snow expected. An Extreme Cold Warning is also in place statewide today through the weekend. 🧵 https://t.co/F4pVCwwNTu
5 days ago
IDOT_Illinois

Heads up, Illinois! Snow and dangerously cold conditions are expected statewide starting tomorrow through the weekend. 🥶 The National Weather Service is forecasting wind chills as low as -30°F on Friday. https://t.co/9tf5p7ZyT7
5 days ago
IDOT_Illinois

RT @ILStatePoliceT3: ⚠️Traffic Advisory⚠️ PARK RIDGE – Troopers are on scene of a rolled over semi on I-294 northbound at milepost 42. Tw…
5 days ago
IDOT_Illinois

“Why hasn’t IDOT plowed my road?” We hear you! ❄️ Here’s how IDOT prioritizes snowplowing: IDOT maintains the state highway system—all interstates, U.S. routes and state highways, though some U.S. routes or state highways may be maintained by local municipalities via agreements. https://t.co/TzizPgiY2G
5 days ago
TotalTrafficCHI

Overturned vehicle. Three left lanes blocked in #Tri-StateTollway(I-294) on Tri-State (I-294) NB at Touhy Toll Plz (NB), solid traffic back to Cermak Rd #CHITraffic https://t.co/GCesNZoWap
6 days ago
IDOT_Illinois

RT @ILStatePoliceT3: HILLSIDE – Troopers are handling a crash on the I-294 northbound ramp to I-290 westbound. The ramp will be temporarily…
6 days ago
TotalTrafficCHI

Exit ramp closed due to accident in #Tri-StateTollway(I-294) on Tri-State (I-294) NB off-ramp to WB Eisenhower Expy (I-290) #CHITraffic https://t.co/GCesNZoWap
1 week ago
IDOT_Illinois

RT @ILStatePoliceT6: UPDATE: The roadway is now open.
1 week ago
IDOT_Illinois

Calling all firms and contractors interested in DBE partnerships with the state! Join us for our 35th Annual TCTR Conference on April 1-2. The conference features skill-building and best-practice workshops, updates on the latest regulations, and networking opportunities. https://t.co/1rWa4B3vMY
1 week ago
IDOT_Illinois

RT @ILStatePoliceT6: ⚠️Traffic Advisory⚠️ SPRINGFIELD – Troopers are conducting an investigation on I-55 southbound near Sangamon Avenue t…
1 week ago
TotalTrafficCHI

Exit ramp closed due to disabled vehicle in #Tri-StateTollway(I-294/80) on Tri-State (I-294/80) NB off-ramp to NB Halsted St #CHITraffic https://t.co/GCesNZoWap
1 week ago
TotalTrafficCHI

Closed due to accident in #I-65 on I-65 NB between State Rd 2 and US 231 (Crown Point) #CHITraffic https://t.co/GCesNZoWap
1 week ago
TotalTrafficCHI

Exit ramp closed due to accident in #Tri-StateTollway(I-294) on Tri-State (I-294) SB off-ramp to EB Irving Park Rd #CHITraffic https://t.co/GCesNZoWap

Latest Illinois State Traffic Report From The News

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 \| 3 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 \| 4 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 \| 2 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 \| 0 view \| 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 \| 4 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 \| 9 views \| source: Bing

Metra Mayhem As Train Slams Into Car Near Bartlett, Snarling Suburban Commutes illinois \| West Bartlett Road \|
ABC7 Chicago reported that Metra halted all inbound and outbound trains in the Bartlett area and flagged "extensive delays" while the scene was secured. According to the outlet, additional details ...[...] Jan 26, 2026 2:28pm \| 0 view \| source: Bing

Rachel Tarrence death: Video shows Illinois State Police fatally shoot woman during traffic stop illinois \| State \|
A law firm is launching an independent investigation after Illinois State Police shot and killed Rachel Tarrence during a traffic stop earlier this month.[...] Jan 26, 2026 2:15pm \| 0 view \| source: Bing

Snow plow driver killed after struck by Metra train near Bartlett, disrupting service on MD-West line illinois \| West Bartlett Road \|
The driver of a small snow plow has died after the vehicle was struck by a Metra Milwaukee District West train near the Bartlett station Monday morning.[...] Jan 26, 2026 1:50pm \| 6 views \| source: Bing

2 hurt in rollover crash at Ogden and Naperville-Wheaton Road illinois \| Naperville Rd \|
The two-car crash took place just before 12:30 on Monday afternoon.[...] Jan 26, 2026 1:17pm \| 27 views \| source: Bing

Boy hospitalized with injuries after hit-and-run in Peoria Peoria \| illinois \| I-74 \|
74	The vehicle fled the scene after hitting an 11-year-old boy who was riding a scooter in Peoria.[...] Jan 26, 2026 12:25pm \| 4 views \| source: Bing

Farm to freeway: Produce spill covers I-55 in Sangamon County illinois \| I55 \|
The Illinois Department of Transportation reported a produce spill on I-55 in Sangamon County on Monday. An IDOT photo posted to Facebook showed tomatoes scattered all over the highway with a pile of ...[...] Jan 26, 2026 10:26am \| 6 views \| source: Bing

Man killed after semi-trailer loses tires on I-80 iowa \| I80 \|
An Illinois man died Sunday in a crash on I-80 in Iowa.[...] Jan 26, 2026 09:04am \| 17 views \| source: Bing

Man charged with reckless homicide in high-speed crash that killed 2 on Interstate 57 near Markham illinois \| I-57 Near Thawville \|
57	A man has been charged with reckless homicide, after he caused a high-speed crash that killed two people'? last year on Interstate 57 near Markham, Illinois.[...] Jan 26, 2026 07:51am \| 9 views \| source: Bing

Tomatoes, cucumbers blanket I-55 in Sangamon Co. after semi-truck crash illinois \| Northbound \|
GLENARM, Ill. (WCIA) - Part of northbound I-55 in Sangamon County is covered in vegetables after the semi-truck hauling them collided with another truck Monday morning. The crash happened near the ...[...] Jan 26, 2026 07:50am \| 9 views \| source: Bing

1 person injured in hit-and-run crash on Route 394 in Chicago's south suburbs illinois \| Route 394 \|
394	One person was injured early Monday in a hit-and-run crash on Illinois Route 394 in Chicago's south suburbs.[...] Jan 26, 2026 07:24am \| 12 views \| source: Bing

One dead as loose semi trailer wheels hit vehicle in Jasper County illinois \| I-80 \|
80	DECORAH - One person is dead and another injured in a semi accident in Winneshiek County on Thursday afternoon. The chase came to a stop when the Tahoe crashed into another vehicle, spun out of ...[...] Jan 26, 2026 07:22am \| 14 views \| source: Bing

Road conditions: How to track snow-covered roads in Illinois indiana \| Illinois Rd \|
The St. Louis region is preparing for a snow-filled weekend. When snow begins to fall, one of the most common questions is typically, "How are the roads?" ...[...] Jan 26, 2026 07:11am \| 7 views \| source: Bing

Update: Illinois State Police respond to 250+ accidents in central IL illinois \| ILLINOIS ST \|
CENTRAL ILLINOIS, Ill. (WCIA) - Illinois State Police troopers have responded to over 250 incidents in the past 24 hours as the winter weather continues to impact drivers across Central Illinois.[...] Jan 26, 2026 07:09am \| 3 views \| source: Bing

Illinois road conditions. How do they look Monday after winter storm? illinois \| Illinois Rd \|
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 06:58am \| 7 views \| source: Bing

Snow, ice cover Illinois roads after winter storm. See road conditions map illinois \| US Highway 20 \|
20	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 05:39am \| 17 views \| source: Bing

Cook County crash: At least one person killed on Illinois Route 394, some lanes closed illinois \| Route 394 \|
394	A fatal crash happened Monday morning on Illinois Route 394 near Sauk Village. All southbound lanes were shut down just north of Steger Road. Illinois State Police said the closure would last 2 to 3 ...[...] Jan 26, 2026 04:54am \| 43 views \| source: Bing

Some Illinois DMVs closed, services delayed due to unsafe road conditions illinois \| Highway \|
Certain services at Illinois DMVs won't be available Monday morning '?due to extreme cold and unsafe road conditions,'? the Illinois Secretary of State announced. '?Due to extreme cold and unsafe road ...[...] Jan 26, 2026 01:45am \| 5 views \| source: Bing

ISP: Seven car pileup blocks I-57 southbound near Mount Vernon Mount Vernon \| illinois \| I-57 \|
57	A collision involving seven vehicles - including a jackknifed truck-tractor semi-tailer - blocked I-57 southbound Sunday afternoon, the Illinois State Police said.[...] Jan 25, 2026 2:12pm \| 27 views \| source: Bing

More results in our State Illinois Archives

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 \| 72 views \|

Accident on Route 59 and cantore
	Naperville \| Illinois \| Route 59 And Cantore Lots of EMT AMBULANCE POLICE HELICOPTERS [...] 2 weeks ago \| By Anonymous \| 60 views \|

Accident on I 24
	Ozark \| Illinois \| I-24 [...] 4 weeks ago \| By Anonymous \| 77 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 \| 85 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 \| 149 views \|

Traffic Jam on 1-64 e
	Nashville \| Illinois \| 1-64 E [...] 6 months ago \| By Anonymous \| 96 views \|

Accident on I70e
	Vandalia \| Illinois \| I70e Bad accident. Helicopter landed on interstate [...] 6 months ago \| By Anonymous \| 151 views \|

Traffic Jam on I-64
	Mount Vernon \| Illinois \| I-64 [...] 6 months ago \| By Anonymous \| 107 views \|

Traffic Jam on I-64
	Woodlawn \| Illinois \| I-64 [...] 7 months ago \| By Anonymous \| 131 views \|

Traffic Jam on I-24
	Metropolis \| Illinois \| I-24 [...] 7 months ago \| By Anonymous \| 113 views \|

Traffic Jam on I-24
	Metropolis \| Illinois \| I-24 [...] 7 months ago \| By Anonymous \| 107 views \|

Traffic Jam on I-24
	Metropolis \| Illinois \| I-24 [...] 7 months ago \| By Anonymous \| 105 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 \| 153 views \| 1

Traffic Jam on I-64
	Woodlawn \| Illinois \| I-64 Standstill traffic for the last hour[...] 8 months ago \| By Anonymous \| 147 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 \|