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Chicago, IL (March 14, 2026) – Emergency units responded to a reported crash involving a Chicago Transit Authority bus at the 1253 block of West 115th Street. The incident was reported around 5:50 p.m. on Friday, March 13.
Initial reports indicate the bus was involved in a traffic accident along West 115th Street on the city’s South Side. Emergency personnel arrived at the scene and began assisting those injured.
The number of vehicles involved has not been confirmed. Traffic in the surrounding area was affected while crews worked at the scene.
Authorities continue to investigate the cause of the crash, and more details may be released as they become available.
Our thoughts are with everyone affected by this incident.
Main Bus Routes in Chicago
Chicago has one of the largest bus networks in the country, operated by the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA). The system includes more than a hundred routes that connect neighborhoods across the city and link riders to train stations, schools, job centers, and major attractions.
Many of these routes follow Chicago’s grid street system, which makes bus travel predictable and widely accessible across the city.
Several of the busiest bus routes run along long north–south corridors. Ashland Avenue, Western Avenue, Halsted Street, and Cicero Avenue each carry major bus lines that move riders through multiple neighborhoods. For example, buses along Ashland Avenue travel the length of the city and connect to several train lines, while Western Avenue routes serve communities from the far North Side to the South Side.
These long corridors allow buses to cover large distances while stopping frequently along commercial and residential areas.
East–west bus routes are just as common and typically run along major streets such as Chicago Avenue, 79th Street, Madison Street, and Belmont Avenue. The #66 Chicago bus travels across the city along Chicago Avenue from Navy Pier to Austin Boulevard. Dedicated bus lanes have been added along parts of this corridor to improve reliability and reduce delays.
Chicago also has express bus routes that travel along DuSable Lake Shore Drive, providing faster service between downtown and lakefront neighborhoods. Together, these routes create a network that helps millions of riders move around the city every year.
