I-55 Illinois Accident Today

Accident News Reports

• Tow truck sought in Chicago homicide crashes after pursuit on I-55; 2 arrested

  • Illinois
  • I-55

  • source: Bing
  • 3 views
  • Nov 10, 2024 3:06pm
  55

  Police tried to stop a tow truck Friday afternoon, but the driver fled, leading officers on a chase south on I-55. The driver and another person are in custody. No information was available about the ... Read More

• Vehicle wanted in Chicago homicide crashes on I-55 following police pursuit: ISP

  • Illinois
  • Chicago
  • I-55

  • source: Bing
  • 34 views
  • Nov 08, 2024 11:38am
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  A large police presence was reported on Interstate 55 after police say a vehicle wanted in connection with a homicide in Chicago fled from officers trying to stop it on the highway. Read More

• Speed limit slashed after fatal Plainfield crash

  • Illinois
  • Plainfield
  • I-55

  • source: Bing
  • 3 views
  • Nov 06, 2024 5:33pm
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  The reduced 45 mph speed limit on U.S. Highway 40 will apply in both directions, and the Indiana Department of Transportation says it aims to improve safety following a tragic incident nearby. Read More

• Illinois State Police release more on crash that closed I-55 near Edwardsville

  • Illinois
  • I-39 Near Evans

  • source: Bing
  • 4 views
  • Nov 06, 2024 06:31am
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  One semi truck rear ended a disabled tractor trailer on southbound Interstate 55 north of Edwardsville. The wreck caused the highway to be shut down for hours. Read More

• Two Semi-Truck Collision on I-55 Leaves One Injured

  • Illinois
  • I-55 Near Elkhart

  • source: Bing
  • 4 views
  • Nov 05, 2024 10:55am
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  A two-vehicle crash involving two truck-tractor semi-trailers on Interstate 55 southbound near milepost 27 resulted in one person ... Read More

• All lanes of southbound I-55 reopened after semi crash near Edwardsville

  • Illinois
  • Joliet
  • I-55

  • source: Bing
  • 7 views
  • Nov 05, 2024 08:39am
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  The wreck happened north of Edwardsville and involved emergency personnel from Hamel, Worden, Marine, and Staunton. One person was injured. Read More

• Crash on I-55 in Cook County caused by wrong-way driver; injuries reported

  • Illinois
  • Chicago
  • I-55

  • source: Bing
  • 1 view
  • Oct 31, 2024 05:33am
  55

  Several people were injured in a crash on Interstate 55 early Thursday morning after a wrong-way driver caused a three-vehicle collision. Read More

• Drunk driver crashes into parked Illinois State Police car

  • Illinois
  • Joliet
  • I-55

  • source: Bing
  • 1 view
  • Oct 30, 2024 4:06pm
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  A drunk driver has been arrested after slamming into an Illinois State Police patrol car on Interstate 55 on Tuesday, police said. According to ISP, at 11:39 p.m., the trooper was pulled over on the ... Read More

• Semi jackknives on I-55 in Bolingbrook; all lanes reopen

  • Illinois
  • I55

  • source: Bing
  • 4 views
  • Oct 30, 2024 1:59pm
  The crash happened at about 4 a.m. on the northbound lanes of I-55 approaching I-335. Due to the crash, two northbound lanes were blocked and caused major delays. The semi also pushed guardrail onto ... Read More

• I-55 north reopens after fiery semi-truck crash

  • Illinois
  • 1-55 North

  • source: Bing
  • 0 view
  • Oct 30, 2024 06:55am
  : As of 12:20 p.m., ISP said all lanes on I-55 are open. CHENOA, Ill. (WCIA) - Traffic is being diverted off northbound I-55 Wednesday morning after a crash involving two semi-trucks. Illinois State ... Read More

• Jackknifed semi truck causing delays on I-55 in Bolingbrook

  • Illinois
  • I-55 Near Lexington

  • source: Bing
  • 25 views
  • Oct 30, 2024 06:05am
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  No injuries were reported after the crash, which happened around 3:40 a.m. in the northbound lanes of I-55 just south of I-355, Illinois state police said. Read More

• Fiery crash reported on I-55 north in McLean County

  • Illinois
  • I-55

  • source: Bing
  • 0 view
  • Oct 30, 2024 05:59am
  55

  MCLEAN COUNTY, Ill. (WAND) - A fiery crash between two semi-trucks has been reported on Interstate 55 north in McLean County. Illinois State Police report the crash happened just after 8 a.m. Read More

• Jackknifed semi on I-55 causing major delays in south suburbs

  • Illinois
  • South St

  • source: Bing
  • 29 views
  • Oct 30, 2024 03:41am
  The crash happened at about 4 a.m. on the northbound lanes of I-55 approaching I-335. Due to the crash, two northbound lanes were blocked and caused major delays. The semi also pushed guardrail onto ... Read More

• One person dead after crash on Interstate 55 in St. Clair County

  • Illinois
  • I-55 Near Renwick

  • source: Bing
  • 20 views
  • Oct 30, 2024 00:13am
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  One person was killed in an early-morning traffic crash on Interstate 55 near milepost 3. The crash occurred at 4:31 a.m, according to Illinois State Police. The identity of the victim, who was ... Read More

• Semi jackknives on I-55 in Bolingbrook; all lanes reopen

  • Illinois
  • I-55 Near Dwight

  • source: Bing
  • 3 views
  • Oct 29, 2024 8:37pm
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  The crash happened at about 3:37 a.m. on the northbound lanes of I-55 approaching I-335, according to Illinois State Police. Due to the crash, two northbound lanes were blocked and caused major ... Read More

• Granite City woman identified as victim of fatal I-55 crash

  • Illinois
  • I-55 Near Chicago

  • source: Bing
  • 1 view
  • Oct 28, 2024 1:12pm
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  A 35-year-old Granite City woman died in a crash on Interstate 55 early Monday morning ... The crash occurred at 4:31 a.m. at exit 4 near Illinois 203, according to Illinois State Police. Read More

• Fatal crash on Interstate 55 shuts down the highway in Madison County

  • Illinois
  • I-55 Near Raymond

  • source: Bing
  • 0 view
  • Oct 28, 2024 06:56am
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  Illinois State Police are investigating the multi car accident that occurred on the highway near mile marker 3. One person is dead after the wreck. Read More

• Illinois Circle K gas stations hit by multiple burglaries

  • Illinois
  • 35 Circle Dr

  • source: Bing
  • 0 view
  • Oct 28, 2024 04:28am
  Police are looking to see if all three incidents are related to each other. According to the Illinois State Police, the crash occurred around 4:31 a.m. on northbound I-55 near milepost 3. Read More

• ISP: 1 person killed in overnight multi-vehicle crash on I-55

  • Illinois
  • I-55

  • source: Bing / KMOV St. Louis on MSN
  • 0 view
  • Oct 28, 2024 04:24am
  Illinois State Police are investigating a multi-vehicle crash overnight on Interstate 55 that resulted in one person's death. According to ISP, the crash happened around 4:30 a.m. on I-55 northbound ... Read More

Live Reports from the DOT's Twitter

• 6 days ago

  TotalTrafficCHI

  Exit ramp to WB I-80 closed due to accident on I-80 in #I-55 on I-55 SB off-ramp to I-80 #CHITraffic https://t.co/GCesNZoWap

• 6 days ago

  TotalTrafficCHI

  Closed due to accident in #I-80 on I-80 WB between I-55 and Minooka Interchange (Ridge Rd - Exit 122) #CHITraffic https://t.co/GCesNZoWap

DOT Accident and Construction Reports

• Expect lane restrictions for roadway improvement. RESTRICTED NIGHTLY FROM 7 PM TO 5 AM OR

  TYPE: Construction Serious

• Expect lane restrictions for roadway improvement

  TYPE: Construction Serious

• Expect delays with lane restrictions for patching, milling and resurfacing

  TYPE: Construction Serious

• Ramp to I-55 Southbound - Accident. Hard shoulder blocked.

  TYPE: Accident Serious

• Stationary traffic on I-55 S from IL-4/Exit 33 (I-55) to IL-143/Exit 23 (I-55) due to acci

  TYPE: Accident Serious

• Expect lane restrictions for roadway improvement

  TYPE: Construction Serious

• Expect delays with lane restrictions for patching, milling and resurfacing

  TYPE: Construction Serious

• Expect lane restrictions for roadway improvement

  TYPE: Miscellaneous Serious

• Expect lane restrictions for roadway improvement

  TYPE: Construction Serious

• Closed road from Ramada Blvd / N Bluff Rd to I-55 N.

  Road Closed

  TYPE: Miscellaneous Serious

• Ramp closed to I-55/I-70 Westbound - Closed.

  Road Closed

  TYPE: Miscellaneous Serious

• Slow traffic on I-55 N from US-20/US-45/US-12/Exit 279A (I-55) to Central Ave/Exit 285 (I-

  TYPE: Accident Serious

• At I-355/Exit 269 - Accident. Two lanes blocked.

  TYPE: Accident Serious

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