Springfield, IL – Illinois State Police troopers were kept busy across the state this past weekend after record-setting snowfall created hazardous driving conditions on Saturday, November 29, 2025.
According to the Illinois State Police Troop 6, officers responded to 1,659 calls for motorist assistance throughout the state. That included 980 property damage crashes and 145 incidents involving injury, highlighting how severe conditions became as snow blanketed roads across northern and central Illinois.
A breakdown of Troop 6’s activity alone shows 178 motorist assists, 69 property damage crashes, and four personal injury crashes, underscoring how challenging travel was during the storm. Law enforcement officials urged drivers to continue exercising caution, noting that icy patches and drifting snow remained in some areas even after plows cleared major routes.
Officials said the unusually heavy snow for late November led to several highway backups and spinouts. Drivers are encouraged to check travel conditions through Getting Around Illinois and keep emergency kits in their vehicles as more winter weather systems move through the Midwest this week.
Well done, Troopers—thank you for answering the call during dangerous conditions.
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