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Illinois Route 13 is one of the most important transportation corridors in Southern Illinois. The highway connects communities across the region and carries local drivers, commuters, students, commercial vehicles and travelers through areas including Harrisburg, Marion, Carterville, Carbondale and Murphysboro.
With traffic moving between busy commercial areas, rural stretches, major intersections and interstate connections, crashes along Route 13 can involve everything from everyday commuter collisions to serious commercial-truck accidents.
If you or someone you love was injured in a crash on Illinois Route 13, Walton Telken Bragee can help you understand your rights and determine whether you may be entitled to compensation. Our Illinois personal injury attorneys investigate serious roadway accidents and pursue claims against negligent drivers, trucking companies and other responsible parties.
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Route 13 serves as a major east–west corridor across Southern Illinois. It connects several of the region’s largest population and employment centers and intersects or connects with important roads such as:
The highway changes significantly as it passes through different communities. Drivers may encounter higher-speed rural sections, congested commercial corridors, traffic signals, turning vehicles, pedestrians and vehicles entering from side streets or business entrances.
The Illinois Department of Transportation provides current and historical traffic-volume information through its Average Annual Daily Traffic maps. These maps allow users to review average daily traffic and truck volumes along Route 13 and other state highways.
IDOT is also studying transportation improvements involving Route 13 and nearby corridors. Its Southwest Connector Planning and Environmental Linkages Study examines portions of Illinois 13/127 and other roads to identify ways to improve safety, freight movement, travel times and regional connectivity.
Every crash is different, but accidents along Route 13 may be caused by:
Busy intersections and commercial areas can create risks from vehicles turning across traffic or entering the highway from parking lots and side roads. Rural portions of the route may present different hazards, including higher speeds, limited lighting, animals entering the roadway and longer emergency-response distances.
Route 13 carries passenger vehicles as well as commercial traffic traveling between Southern Illinois communities, industrial facilities, farms, distribution routes and interstate highways.
A collision involving a tractor-trailer, delivery vehicle or other commercial vehicle can be particularly serious because of the vehicle’s size and weight. Truck accident claims may also be more complicated than ordinary car accident cases because several parties could share responsibility, including:
Our attorneys can investigate driver logs, electronic vehicle data, maintenance records, company safety practices, cargo information and other evidence that may help establish how the crash happened.
The Marion–Carbondale portion of Route 13 is one of the region’s busiest commercial and commuter corridors. It connects residential areas, shopping centers, restaurants, medical facilities, businesses and Southern Illinois University Carbondale.
Frequent intersections, business entrances, lane changes and differences in vehicle speed can increase the likelihood of rear-end crashes, side-impact collisions and turning accidents.
A crash in this corridor may involve drivers traveling through:
Even a collision that initially appears minor can result in lasting injuries. Neck, back and head injuries may not be fully apparent immediately after a crash, making it important to obtain medical attention and document your symptoms.
East of Marion, Route 13 serves communities and rural areas in Saline and Gallatin counties before reaching the Kentucky state line.
Drivers in this portion of the corridor may encounter:
The combination of highway speeds and two-way traffic can make head-on and intersection collisions especially dangerous.
Depending on the facts of your case, compensation after a Route 13 accident may include:
When a crash results in death, eligible surviving family members may also have a wrongful-death claim. Damages in a wrongful-death case may include funeral expenses, loss of financial support and loss of the deceased person’s companionship and guidance.
After an accident, your safety should come first. When possible:
Illinois crash information can be reviewed through IDOT’s Crash Data portal, which includes statewide, county and city crash statistics.
According to IDOT’s 2023 Illinois Crash Facts report, Illinois recorded 299,133 motor-vehicle crashes in 2023, including 61,547 injury crashes and 1,142 fatal crashes.
A serious highway accident can leave an injured person facing medical bills, missed work and pressure from insurance companies. Our attorneys can:
We represent injured individuals and families throughout Illinois and are prepared to take on insurance carriers and corporations whose negligence caused serious harm.
Illinois generally gives an injured person two years from the date of an accident to file a personal injury lawsuit, although exceptions may shorten or extend that deadline. Claims involving a public entity may also involve special notice requirements. Speak with an attorney promptly to determine the deadline that applies to your case.
Illinois follows a modified comparative-negligence rule. You may still recover compensation when you share some responsibility, provided your percentage of fault does not exceed the legal limit. Your compensation may be reduced according to your assigned percentage of responsibility.
You should understand who is requesting the statement and how it could affect your claim before agreeing. An adjuster may use your words to dispute the seriousness of your injuries or shift responsibility for the crash.
Possibly. Your own uninsured-motorist coverage may apply when the at-fault driver cannot be identified or does not have insurance. Promptly report the collision and review your policy with an attorney.
If you were injured on Route 13 near Harrisburg, Marion, Carterville, Carbondale, Murphysboro or another Southern Illinois community, contact Walton Telken Bragee.
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Bar Admissions: Illinois, 2001 and Missouri, 2000
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This page has been written, edited, and reviewed by a team of legal writers following our comprehensive editorial guidelines. This page was approved by Attorney Troy E. Walton, who has more than 20 years of legal experience as a personal injury attorney.
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