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Quincy, Illinois, Hannibal, Missouri, and Keokuk, Iowa

Quincy known as Illinois's "Gem City," is a city on the Mississippi River and the county seat of Adams County, Illinois. As of July 1, 2015, the Quincy Micro Area had an estimated population of 77,220. During the 19th Century, Quincy was a thriving transportation center as riverboats and rail service linked the city to many destinations west and along the river. It was once Illinois' second-largest city. The city holds several historic districts, including the Downtown Quincy Historic District and the South Side German Historic District showcasing the architecture of Quincy's many German immigrants from the late-19th century. Today, Quincy remains a prominent river city. It has been twice recognized as an All-America City and is a participant in the Tree City USA program. 

Hannibal, Missouri is located in Marion and Ralls counties. It is located at the intersection of Interstate 72 and U.S. Routes 24, 36, and 61, approximately 100 miles northwest of St. Louis. According to the 2010 U.S. Census, the population was 17,606, making it the largest city in Marion County, although it is not the county seat. It is also the principal city of the Hannibal, Missouri micropolitan area, which consists of both counties.

Keokuk, Iowa is a city and a county seat of Lee County along with Fort Madison. It is also the most southerly city in Iowa. The population was 10,780 at the 2010 census. The city is named after the Sauk chief Keokuk, who is thought to be buried in Rand Park. It is located in the extreme southeast corner of Iowa where the Des Moines River meets with the Mississippi. It is located at the junction of U.S. Routes 61, 136 and 218. Just across the rivers are the towns of Hamilton and Warsaw, Illinois, and Alexandria, Missouri. Keokuk, along with the city of Fort Madison, is a principal city of the Fort Madison-Keokuk micropolitan area, which includes all of Lee County, Iowa and Clark County, Missouri.

Links to recent accidents in the Quincy, Hannibal, and Keokuk areas

Here is information on the most recent accidents in Quincy, Hannibal, and Keokuk, including:

• Quincy, Hannibal, and Keokuk car accidents;
• Quincy, Hannibal, and Keokuk commercial truck accidents;
• Quincy, Hannibal, and Keokuk bicycle accidents;
• Quincy, Hannibal, and Keokuk motorcycle accidents.

Major Freeways

Interstate 72 passes approximately 12 miles (19 km) south of Quincy. Its spur route, Interstate 172, passes just east of town. Illinois Route 104 (Broadway) is a main east-west artery from the Mississippi River bridges to Interstate 172. Illinois Route 96 enters the city from the southeast and travels north (through the east side of Quincy) to U.S. Route 24. Illinois Route 57 branches south from U.S. 24 downtown and passes Quincy's Civic Center on its way to Interstate 172 southeast of the city. Illinois 96 also serves as the Great River Road, which follows the path of the Mississippi River. Eastbound U.S. 24 crosses the Mississippi River from Missouri on the Quincy Memorial Bridge, while westbound traffic uses the newer Bayview Bridge.

Interstate 72 was extended into Hannibal across the Mark Twain Memorial Bridge in 2000. Interstate 72 extends west to the intersection with U.S. Route 61. Future plans call for extending Interstate 72 west along U.S. Route 36 to Cameron, MO giving Hannibal an east-west link connecting Kansas City to Springfield, IL. U.S. Route 61 connects to Saint Louis to the south and is part of the Avenue of the Saints corridor that links to Saint Paul, MN. 

Other Transportation

The Quincy Regional Airport is to Quincy's east, about 5 miles outside of the city limits. Due to Quincy's close proximity to St. Louis, Cape Air offers 6 daily commuter flights that take less than an hour. They also have a code-share agreement with American Airlines. Flight instruction, plane rentals and hangar space are also available at the Airport. 

Hannibal Regional Airport, (formerly Hannibal Municipal Airport) was named William P. Lear Field in 2003 in honor of Lear who grew up in Hannibal and invented the Lear Jet. The airport is located 4 miles (6.4 km) west of the southern area and has one runway 4,400' x 100'. Freight railroad tracks link Hannibal in all directions: Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) tracks lead north to the Quad Cities and south to Saint Louis. Norfolk Southern (NS) tracks lead west to Kansas City and east to Springfield, IL.

Information on Quincy, Hannibal, and Keokuk's major hospitals:

Blessing Hospital - Quincy;

Hannibal Regional Hospital;

Keokuk Area Hospital.

When someone is injured in an accident in Quincy, Hannibal, or Keokuk, it is important to gather information about what happens next.

Being injured in a serious accident is always a shocking and scary experience, and dealing with the aftermath is exhausting and stressful. Accident victims are forced to deal with hospitalization, medical treatments, missed work, and lost income, often while trying to manage pain and disability from their injuries. And then the insurance adjusters start circling. Find out more about accidents and what issues an injured person needs to be aware of by going to this link.

Where to find legal assistance after a Quincy, Hannibal, or Keokuk injury accident

After a serious crash, it is crucial to get help from a Quincy - Hannibal - Keokuk personal injury attorney who understands the local regulations and legal standards, who knows how insurance policies work when an injured person is out-of-network, and who can handle all aspects of an insurance claim so the injured person can focus on recovery. If someone is killed in a collision, a Quincy - Hannibal - Keokuk wrongful death lawyer will launch a claim that will begin the process of financial recovery for the family members left behind. Learn more here about what a Quincy - Hannibal - Keokuk accident attorney can do to help.