I-255 Crash Sends Motorcyclist To Hospital, Diverts Northbound Traffic

ST. CLAIR COUNTY - A motorcyclist was injured in a two-vehicle crash that closed both northbound lanes of Interstate 255 in St. Clair County on Tuesday morning, Oct. 20, 2026, according to preliminary information from Illinois State Police.

The crash, involving a motorcycle and a pickup truck, occurred around 6:35 a.m. Tuesday near milepost 23, south of Collinsville Road. State police Troop 8 units are investigating. The cause of the crash was not provided.

The motorcycle’s driver was taken to an area hospital with injuries. The pickup truck’s driver reported no injuries at the scene.

Northbound traffic is being rerouted onto Interstate 64. The investigation remains active, and no further information is available.

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