Springfield Illinois Accident Reports
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Semi-truck crash closes southbound lanes on I-55 in Springfield
- Illinois
- Springfield
- I-55
- source: Bing
- 24 views
- Aug 05, 2026 09:47am
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) - A semi-truck crash in Springfield caused an hours-long road closure on I-55 South Wednesday morning. Illinois State Police Troop 6 said at approximately 5:49 a.m., units ... Read More
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R+L Carriers ordered to pay $6M in fatal highway crash lawsuit
- Illinois
- Springfield
- I-55
- source: Bing
- 25 views
- Jul 31, 2026 00:23am
A jury delivered a verdict last month against R+L Carriers following a fatal November 2020 crash on Interstate 55 in Illinois. The incident occurred around 5:20 a.m. in Pitman Township, south of ... Read More
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Four Vehicle Crash on I-72 Eastbound at I-55 Northbound
- Illinois
- Springfield
- I-72
- source: Bing
- 29 views
- Jul 28, 2026 08:55am
Ob July 28 at approximately 10:23 a.m., Illinois State Police (ISP) responded to a call about a crash located at I-72 eastbound at I-55 northbound (milepost ... Read More
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Springfield man accused of tossing firearms after Interstate 55 crash near Towanda
- Illinois
- Bloomington
- I-55
- source: Bing
- 25 views
- Jul 28, 2026 06:30am
Police say a Springfield man tossed firearms, ammunition and cash from his pickup after a crash with a semitruck on Interstate 55 near Towanda. Read More
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UPDATE: Coroner identifies 69-year-old woman who died after two-vehicle crash in Springfield
- Illinois
- Roodhouse
- source: Bing
- 28 views
- Jun 03, 2026 5:00pm
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS / WRSP)- The Sangamon County Coroner has identified the 69-year-old woman who died in a two-vehicle crash near the intersection of S 7th St and East Laurel yesterday. Donna ... Read More
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- source: Bing
- 49 views
- May 28, 2026 2:30pm
Several lanes are closed after a crash on I-55 Thursday evening. According to Illinois State Police, troopers responded to a crash on I-55 southbound just before 5 p.m. near Stevenson Drive in ... Read More
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Teenager from Springfield dies in car crash in central Illinois
- Illinois
- Mclean
- I-55
- source: Bing
- 40 views
- May 26, 2026 8:20pm
A teenage boy from Springfield died in single vehicle car crash in McLean, Illinois on May 25. Luke W. Peterson, 13, died around 1:15 a.m. at Carle Bromenn Medical Center, according to a news release ... Read More
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McLean County Coroner identifies teen victim in Sunday night deadly crash
- Illinois
- Mclean
- I-55
- source: Bing
- 40 views
- May 26, 2026 7:56pm
A 13-year-old boy from Springfield, Luke W. Peterson, died as a result of a SUV crash in rural McLean County on Sunday night, while another person was injured and taken to a hospital. Read More
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Updated: Springfield teen pronounced dead after crash in McLean County
- Illinois
- Mclean
- I-55
- source: Bing
- 43 views
- May 26, 2026 2:48pm
One person was killed and another was taken to the hospital after a single-vehicle wreck in McLean County on Sunday night. Read More
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13-year-old Springfield teen pronounced dead after crash in McLean County
- Illinois
- Mclean
- I-55
- source: Bing
- 35 views
- May 25, 2026 10:02am
One person was killed and another was taken to the hospital after a single-vehicle wreck in McLean County on Sunday night. Read More
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Unfounded road projects leave Springfield drivers in danger | Opinion
- Illinois
- Springfield
- I-55
- source: Bing
- 53 views
- Apr 25, 2026 02:25am
Unfunded Illinois road projects, like I-55 near Springfield, are causing fatal crashes and costing drivers millions annually, this writer says. Read More
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ISP squad car struck on I-55 in latest 'Move Over Law' crash
- Illinois
- Springfield
- I-55
- source: Bing
- 46 views
- Apr 23, 2026 06:43am
An ISP squad car was hit on I-55 Tuesday - the ninth "Move Over Law" crash this year. Read More
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Wrong-Way I-55 Crash Near Springfield Leaves Two Women Dead
- Illinois
- Saint Louis
- I-55
- source: Bing
- 76 views
- Mar 09, 2026 11:22am
Two women killed, one injured in a wrong-way crash on I-55 near Springfield. Investigators say a northbound vehicle entered southbound lanes. Read More
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Two dead after collision along I-55
- Illinois
- Springfield
- I-55
- source: Bing
- 49 views
- Mar 09, 2026 07:26am
Two people died after an accident in the southbound lanes of Interstate-55 early Monday. Illinois State Police said the crash at about 1 a.m. occurred at milepost 87.5 south near Lake Springfield and ... Read More
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Early morning crash on I-55 kills two people in Springfield
- Illinois
- Springfield
- I-55
- source: Bing
- 50 views
- Mar 08, 2026 11:01pm
SPRINGFIELD - Two people were killed in a two-car crash in Springfield on March 9. The crash happened on I-55 southbound at milepost 87.5 near East Lake Shore Drive around 1 a.m., according to ... Read More
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State police respond to multi-vehicle, fatal crash on I-55 in Springfield
- Illinois
- Springfield
- I-55
- source: Bing
- 85 views
- Dec 13, 2025 11:45am
Illinois State Police responded to a multi-vehicle, fatal crash in Springfield Saturday morning, and the interstate is set to be closed for several hours. At approximately 10:38 a.m., State Police ... Read More
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Springfield woman dies in crash on I-55, investigation ongoing
- Illinois
- Springfield
- source: Bing
- 168 views
- Nov 06, 2025 2:46pm
A Springfield woman has died in a traffic crash on I-55 southbound near exit 88.ISP responded to the crash at approximately 12:03 p.m.The Sangamon County Coron ... Read More
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Pedestrian injured in Springfield crash, investigation ongoing
- Illinois
- Springfield
- source: Bing
- 95 views
- Sep 30, 2025 10:33pm
Police are investigating a crash at South Grand Avenue and Dirksen Parkway in Springfield, where a person was hit by a vehicle around 6:15 a.m. on Monday.Accord ... Read More
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Power outage in Springfield after crash impacts many customers
- Illinois
- Springfield
- source: Bing
- 114 views
- Aug 02, 2025 9:29pm
City Water, Light, and Power (CWLP) reported a significant power outage Saturday night following a two-car crash at the intersection of Chat ... Read More
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- source: Bing
- 191 views
- Jul 24, 2025 1:21pm
Illinois State Police Troop 6 responded to a two-vehicle crash on I-55 southbound at milepost 93 in Springfield, Sangamon County, on Thursday at approximately 1 ... Read More
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Car crashes into Springfield's popular Ice Deli, forcing closure due to structural damage
- Illinois
- Springfield
- source: Bing
- 159 views
- Jun 19, 2025 09:44am
The Ice Deli in Springfield was hit by a car yesterday, with damage causing the business to be closed for the forseeable future. Read More
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Illinois Baskin-Robbins collapses after minivan crashes into it
- Illinois
- Springfield
- source: Bing
- 105 views
- Jun 17, 2025 2:05pm
A Springfield, Illinois Baskin-Robbins collapsed after a minivan crashed into it Tuesday afternoon. Two people in the minivan were taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Read More
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1 transported after van plows in Springfield Baskin-Robbins
- Illinois
- Springfield
- source: Bing
- 98 views
- Jun 17, 2025 12:45pm
One person was transported to a hospital after a van crashed into an ice cream shop on Tuesday in Springfield, according to the Springfield firefighters union. Read More
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Springfield Baskin-Robbins collapses after being hit by vehicle
- Illinois
- Springfield
- source: Bing
- 120 views
- Jun 17, 2025 11:00am
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) - A vehicle crashed into a Springfield Baskin-Robbins Tuesday afternoon. WAND News learned Springfield police officers were called out to the ice cream restaurant's location ... Read More
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