A collision involving at least two vehicles forced the closure of three lanes on I‑95 southbound near Aramingo Avenue on September 18, 2026, at approximately 12:15 p.m., according to NBC10. The crash occurred in the Port Richmond section of Northeast Philadelphia, between Exit 26, which serves the Betsy Ross Bridge and Aramingo Avenue, and the Aramingo Avenue interchange itself. The blockage prompted a significant slowdown on one of the city’s primary highway corridors during the afternoon rush hour.
Emergency responders arrived at the scene shortly after the incident was reported. While the exact cause of the crash has not been disclosed, the presence of multiple vehicles required the shutdown of three of the highway’s lanes, leaving only a single lane open for southbound traffic. Motorists traveling the route encountered a crawl of vehicles as traffic backed up behind the obstruction.
The reduced capacity on I‑95, a critical artery for commuters and commercial traffic, extended the travel time for drivers heading toward downtown Philadelphia and the surrounding suburbs. Drivers were advised to seek alternate routes or to allow additional time for their journeys while the incident was being cleared.
The incident highlights the vulnerability of heavily trafficked highway segments to even brief disruptions. By the time the lane closures were lifted, traffic flow had begun to normalize, but the delay contributed to congestion across the broader network during a peak travel period.
Authorities continued to monitor the site for any residual hazards and to ensure that the roadway remained safe for the resumption of normal traffic volumes. No injuries or fatalities were reported in the initial statements from emergency personnel.