Complete DuPage County, IL accident reports and news.
Accidents in DuPage County are a major cause of property damage, injury, and death each year
In DuPage County, statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration(link is external) show that traffic crashes remain a primary public safety issue. Car, truck, bicycle, pedestrian, and motorcycle accidents are all a common occurrence, despite improvements in vehicle safety features, road design, bicycle and pedestrian corridors, and traffic signs.
When an accident happens in DuPage County, it is important to do the following immediately:
- Remain at the crash scene;
- Check on the condition of all people involved in the crash;
- Call the police;
- Exchange information with other drivers;
- Get contact information from witnesses;
- Inform your insurance company;
- Get appropriate medical treatment, and track the details;
- Take photos of vehicle damage and injuries;
- Consider hiring a personal injury attorney.
An injury attorney handles all the details so that you don't have to.
After a DuPage County accident, there are many issues that need to be handled immediately. Dealing with doctors, repair shops, car rental companies, police, and insurance companies is overwhelming, especially when someone is seriously injured. At this point, many injured people choose to hire a personal injury attorney whose job it is to handle the details and paperwork so that you can focus on recovery.
Personal injury lawyers offer a no-cost claim evaluation to help you.
Since there is no cost to speak with a lawyer, it is a good idea to learn more about your potential claim. Accident Data Center can help you by connecting you with our network of experienced injury lawyers who can provide you with information about your rights and options. Learn more here about the value of a no-cost legal claim evaluation.














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A 17-year-old girl was struck by a train at the Garfield Crossing and critically injured. Responders transported her to a local hospital where she is listed in critical condition. Check back for updates.
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A 21-year-old man has been charged with driving under the influence after the car he was allegedly driving crashed into a quarry in a Chicago suburb killing two passengers.
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A bicyclist was killed after a collision with a van in Roselle, northwest of Chicago, on Tuesday morning.
The bicyclist's name was not publicly released as of 10:15 a.m., pending notification of family members, but Sgt. John Lawson said the man was born in 1966.