On September 3, 2026, at approximately 1:50 p.m., a semi‑truck collided with a bridge on Interstate 88 in the western suburbs of Chicago. The impact set off a three‑vehicle crash that left one person injured, according to Illinois State Police.
The semi‑truck’s strike on the bridge caused an immediate chain‑reaction collision involving two additional vehicles. All three vehicles were reported as part of the incident, and emergency responders confirmed a single injury resulting from the crash.
The accident occurred as the afternoon rush hour was beginning, prompting the Illinois State Police to close multiple lanes on the highway. The closures quickly produced a backup that stretched for miles, affecting commuters traveling east‑bound and west‑bound on I‑88.
Police and fire crews arrived on scene to secure the area, direct traffic around the blocked lanes, and provide medical assistance to the injured party. The Illinois State Police are conducting an investigation into the cause of the semi‑truck’s collision with the bridge, while traffic control measures remain in place to manage the congestion.
Because the crash happened at the onset of the afternoon commute, the resulting lane closures and extended traffic jam have added significant delay to motorists on one of the region’s major thoroughfares. Authorities advise drivers to seek alternate routes until the incident is fully cleared and normal traffic flow resumes.