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Interstate 24 carries motorists and commercial freight through Southern Illinois between Interstate 57 and the Kentucky state line. Although the Illinois portion of I-24 is shorter than many interstate corridors, it is an important route for drivers traveling between Illinois, Kentucky and Tennessee.
High speeds, tractor-trailer traffic, road construction, severe weather and driver fatigue can all contribute to serious accidents on I-24. When a collision happens at interstate speed, victims may suffer catastrophic or fatal injuries.
Walton Telken Bragee represents individuals and families harmed in Illinois interstate accidents. If you were injured in a collision on I-24, our attorneys can investigate the crash, identify the responsible parties and pursue the compensation available under Illinois law.
I-24 begins at its interchange with I-57 south of Marion and travels southeast through Johnson and Massac counties before crossing the Ohio River near Metropolis.
Important locations along or near the Illinois I-24 corridor include:
IDOT identifies I-24 as one of Illinois’ major east–west interstate corridors. The agency’s traffic tools provide daily vehicle and truck-volume information across the state highway system.
Historic IDOT travel statistics have shown substantial traffic across the I-24 Ohio River bridge near Metropolis, demonstrating the corridor’s importance for interstate travel and freight movement. Drivers can review more recent route-specific counts through IDOT’s Average Annual Daily Traffic maps.
Interstate crashes often involve greater impact forces because vehicles are traveling at highway speeds. A minor mistake can quickly become a multi-vehicle accident when surrounding drivers do not have enough time or distance to stop.
Factors that may contribute to I-24 accidents include:
The relatively rural nature of portions of the corridor can create additional concerns. Emergency responders and hospitals may be farther from the collision scene, and disabled vehicles can be difficult for approaching drivers to see at night.
I-24 is a regional freight corridor used by tractor-trailers and commercial vehicles traveling through Illinois and neighboring states. IDOT describes Illinois as a major freight crossroads and identifies a truck-parking location at the Fort Massac rest area near I-24 mile marker 37.
Truck accidents may be caused by:
Commercial-truck claims can involve federal safety regulations and evidence that may not exist in an ordinary passenger-vehicle case. Important evidence can include:
Because trucking companies may begin investigating immediately, it is important to act quickly to preserve evidence.
The interchange between I-24 and I-57 is an important connection for drivers traveling through Southern Illinois. Motorists may be merging, changing lanes, following signs or reacting to slower traffic near entrance and exit ramps.
Crashes near an interchange may result from:
IDOT has continued investing in the I-24 and I-57 corridors, including pavement, bridge and resurfacing work. A major improvement project included patching and resurfacing approximately 13 miles of I-24 between I-57 and the area north of U.S. 45.
Construction improves long-term roadway conditions, but active work zones can create temporary risks such as lane shifts, narrowed shoulders, reduced speed limits and sudden backups.
Drivers approaching Metropolis and the Ohio River bridge may encounter interstate traffic, commercial trucks, changing weather and vehicles entering or exiting near local attractions and services.
Bridge crashes can be especially dangerous because:
When a collision involves an out-of-state driver or trucking company, questions may arise regarding insurance coverage, jurisdiction and where a lawsuit should be filed. An Illinois attorney can assess how these issues apply to a crash that occurred within Illinois.
I-24 crashes can cause injuries such as:
Some injuries require years of medical treatment or prevent a victim from returning to the same occupation. A claim should account for both current losses and the effects the injury is reasonably expected to have in the future.
Depending on the circumstances, an injured person may pursue compensation for:
A wrongful-death claim may be available when an I-24 accident results in a fatality.
Important evidence may include:
IDOT’s Illinois Crash Data portal provides statewide and local crash statistics, while the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration offers public information concerning large-truck and bus safety.
Yes. Drivers traveling through Illinois generally remain responsible for crashes they cause in Illinois. The appropriate court and insurance procedures will depend on the circumstances.
The driver may be responsible, but the trucking company, trailer owner, cargo loader, maintenance provider or manufacturer could also share liability. A detailed investigation is necessary.
An injured passenger can generally pursue a claim against the driver or drivers whose negligence caused the crash. This may include the driver of the vehicle in which the passenger was riding.
Your own uninsured- or underinsured-motorist coverage may provide additional compensation. An attorney should examine all potentially applicable policies.
After a serious interstate collision, you should not have to handle the insurance process alone. Walton Telken Bragee can investigate the crash and advocate for the compensation you need.
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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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