Elkhart County, IN – All lanes of the Indiana Toll Road have reopened after a massive series of crashes shut down eastbound traffic near mile marker 94 on Sunday afternoon, according to the Indiana State Police. The closure lasted for several hours, with lanes reopening around 8 p.m.
According to Sgt. Ted Bohner of the Bremen Post, troopers were dispatched at approximately 3:51 p.m. on January 14, 2026, following reports of an initial crash involving three vehicles in the eastbound lanes, roughly two miles east of Elkhart.
Preliminary investigation indicates that once the first crash occurred, additional collisions quickly followed, blocking all eastbound lanes. Multiple semis and passenger vehicles were involved, with several ending up in the median and at least one in a roadside ditch. Authorities estimate that around 30 vehicles were involved in total.
Several individuals sustained non-life-threatening injuries, and one semi driver was extricated from the wreckage and transported to the hospital. Snow and very limited visibility were reported in the area at the time of the crashes, making driving conditions hazardous.
Eastbound traffic was diverted at Exit 83 for Mishawaka, while westbound lanes were redirected at Exit 96 for County Road 17 as crews worked to clear the wreckage and reopen the highway.
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