A pickup truck rammed into the rear of a semi‑truck that was stopped on the shoulder of the Jane Addams Tollway (I‑90) eastbound near Beverly Road at about 5:48 a.m. on Thursday, September 3, 2026. Illinois State Police responded to the scene after the collision was reported, confirming that the semi‑truck was parked with its emergency flashers activated when the pickup struck it.
The incident unfolded during the early morning rush hour, a period when commuters from the northwest Chicago suburbs of Barrington and Hoffman Estates travel eastbound toward the city. The impact caused the semi‑truck to shift forward, creating a blockage on the eastbound lanes. Traffic backed up quickly, and drivers faced significant delays as police worked to clear the scene and restore normal flow.
Illinois State Police officials directed motorists to use alternate routes while the accident was investigated and the vehicles were removed. The collision added to the congestion typical of Thursday morning commutes, extending travel times for many drivers heading into Chicago. No injuries were reported, and the investigation focused on determining the cause of the pickup’s failure to stop before reaching the stationary semi. The incident underscores the challenges of managing traffic incidents on heavily traveled tollways during peak travel periods.