Accident News Reports

• Four Vehicle Crash on I-72 Eastbound at I-55 Northbound

  • Illinois
  • Springfield
  • I-72

  • source: Bing
  • 38 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

• Sangamon County woman killed in hit-and-run crash on Interstate 72

  • Illinois
  • Springfield
  • I-72

  • source: Bing
  • 106 views
  • Mar 23, 2025 12:11pm
  A 35-year-old New Berlin woman was struck and killed in a hit-and-run crash on eastbound Interstate 72 late Saturday. Here's what we know. Read More

• Overturned semi causes traffic backup on I-72 and I-55 in Springfield

  • Illinois
  • Near East
  • I-55

  • source: Bing
  • 120 views
  • Feb 12, 2025 4:00pm
  Illinois State Police are currently on the scene of the crash. Traffic is being diverted at exit 98, and lane closures are expected to last for several hours. Police said the driver of the semi ... Read More

• Springfield, IL - Three-Vehicle Crash on I-72 West Causes Injuries

  • Illinois
  • Springfield
  • I-72

  • source: Bing
  • 144 views
  • Dec 16, 2024 4:00pm
  Springfield, IL (December 17, 2024) - Illinois State Police (ISP) responded to a three-vehicle crash on I-72 West on Monday, December 16, at approximately 3:54 PM. The collision involved two passenger ... Read More

• Springfield Public Works' snow response: by the numbers

  • Illinois
  • Springfield
  • I-72

  • source: Bing
  • 120 views
  • Feb 16, 2024 10:50am
  SPRINGFIELD, Ill ... a.m. and 6 p.m., with more near the area next to the I-72 corridor. ISP warns of slide offs, accidents in Central IL due to snow More tips for snow safety that Springfield ... Read More

• Interstate 72 shut down for two semi-trailer accident

  • Illinois
  • Springfield
  • I-72

  • source: Bing
  • 122 views
  • Jan 22, 2024 07:12am
  All westbound lanes of Interstate 72 about two miles west of the Wabash exit in Springfield are shut down for two jackknifed truck tractor semi-trailers. Read More

• Decatur woman dies after one-car accident Friday night on Interstate 72

  • Illinois
  • Decatur
  • I-72

  • source: Bing
  • 88 views
  • Jan 29, 2022 08:08am
  A Decatur woman died after a single-car accident Friday night on Interstate 72 just east of Springfield. Illinois State Police said Terieica L. Smith, 44, was traveling east at about 11:49 p.m ... Read More

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