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SCAM ALERT: A current text message smishing scam claims recipients owe money associated with traffic tickets, tolls and other fines. These are not legitimate messages from the Illinois Department of Transportation. If you receive a message report it to the Federal Trade Commission and/or the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center.

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Registration is now open for the 35th Annual "Today's Challenge, Tomorrow's Reward" Conference held on April 1-2, 2026.

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IDOT's Multi-Year Improvement Plan (MYP) provides details on proposed improvements throughout the state.

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Traffic Incident Management offers comprehensive responder training. 

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Tracking Traffic Fatalities in Illinois

Driving Zero Fatalities to a Reality: Safety is our No. 1 priority. We stand committed to reducing deaths on Illinois roads.

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Current Fatalities

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Our Goal for Illinois Fatalities

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