Boston, October 15, 2025
News Summary
Major traffic delays have been reported in and around Boston following multiple crashes, including a significant incident involving an Amazon truck on I-93. The crash, which jackknifed a tractor-trailer, resulted in lane closures and ongoing cleanup efforts, leading to slow traffic during the morning commute. Motorists are advised to expect extended travel times due to heavy congestion across multiple roads. Regular traffic updates are being provided as authorities work to resolve the situation.
Boston
Major traffic delays are occurring in and around Boston on Tuesday morning. Multiple crashes and road issues have caused significant backups on Interstate 93 and surrounding routes, with lane closures, stalled vehicles, and a jackknifed tractor-trailer contributing to slow or stopped traffic during the morning commute.
What happened
An Amazon truck crash blocked all lanes on I-93 south at Exit 15 in Boston around 3:30 a.m., resulting in a jackknifed tractor-trailer that closed three southbound lanes of the Southeast Expressway. Traffic was crawling through the area as early as 5 a.m. By 6 a.m., two lanes were passable, but delays persisted. The truck was removed by 7 a.m., although one lane remained closed due to ongoing cleanup of fuel from the crash. As of 7:30 a.m., one left lane on I-93 remains closed. It is unclear whether anyone was injured in the crash or what caused it.
Other reported incidents and locations
A traffic map at 8 a.m. indicated multiple red crash alerts along I-93, both north and south of Boston. Reported crashes and incidents include:
- I-93 north before Storrow Drive
- Cross Street at Pennsylvania Avenue
- Southbound side of the Expressway at Massachusetts Avenue
- Route 128 north at Great Plain Avenue
- I-93 southbound before Route 128
- MA-125 at Ballrdvale Street
- A stalled vehicle on I-93 south at the exit ramp to MA-24 south
Traffic conditions and advisories
Motorists are experiencing heavy congestion across multiple corridors with stop-and-go conditions in many locations. Travelers were advised to build in extra time if hitting the roads that morning. Regular live traffic updates are being provided by Cathernine Parrotta every 10 minutes, and the situation is described as a series of related incidents affecting traffic flow on the Expressway and nearby routes.
Current status and what to expect
Responders cleared the jackknifed tractor-trailer and reopened lanes incrementally, but cleanup continued into the morning to address fuel on the roadway. While two lanes became passable by 6 a.m., slow speeds and residual delays remained across the network. Commuters should expect extended travel times while crews complete cleanup and investigate the crash that closed three southbound lanes early in the morning. Additional updates are expected as more information becomes available.
Background
The Southeast Expressway (I-93 south) is a major commuter route serving Boston and surrounding communities. Multiple incidents concentrated during the early hours compounded congestion, with the Amazon truck crash at Exit 15 producing the longest-lasting lane closures. Morning traffic patterns were disrupted from the early pre-dawn hours through mid-morning as agencies worked to remove vehicles and clear hazardous materials.
FAQ
Q: Are there major traffic delays?
A: Major traffic delays are occurring in and around Boston on Tuesday morning.
Q: What caused the biggest blockage on I-93 south?
A: An Amazon truck crash blocked all lanes on I-93 south at Exit 15 in Boston around 3:30 a.m.
Q: How many lanes were closed by the truck crash?
A: The crash resulted in a jackknifed tractor-trailer that closed three southbound lanes of the Southeast Expressway.
Q: When were lanes reopened?
A: Traffic was crawling through the area as early as 5 a.m. By 6 a.m., two lanes were passable, but delays persisted. The truck was removed by 7 a.m., although one lane remained closed due to ongoing cleanup of fuel from the crash. As of 7:30 a.m., one left lane on I-93 remains closed.
Q: Were there other incidents reported?
A: Cathernine Parrotta’s 8 a.m. traffic map indicated multiple red crash alerts along I-93, both north and south of Boston. Crashes reported include: I-93 north before Storrow Drive; Cross Street at Pennsylvania Avenue; Southbound side of the Expressway at Massachusetts Avenue; Route 128 north at Great Plain Avenue; I-93 southbound before Route 128; MA-125 at Ballrdvale Street; and a stalled vehicle on I-93 south at the exit ramp to MA-24 south.
Q: Is it known whether anyone was injured?
A: It is unclear whether anyone was injured in the crash or what caused it.
Q: What should travelers do?
A: Travelers were advised to build in extra time if hitting the roads that morning.
Quick reference table
| Route / Location | Reported Time | Status | Lane Closures |
|---|---|---|---|
| I-93 south at Exit 15 (Southeast Expressway) | Around 3:30 a.m. | Jackknifed tractor-trailer removed by 7 a.m.; cleanup ongoing | Three southbound lanes closed initially; one lane remained closed as of 7:30 a.m. |
| I-93 north before Storrow Drive | Map flagged at 8 a.m. | Crash reported | Not specified |
| Cross Street at Pennsylvania Avenue | Map flagged at 8 a.m. | Crash reported | Not specified |
| Southbound Expressway at Massachusetts Avenue | Map flagged at 8 a.m. | Crash reported | Not specified |
| Route 128 north at Great Plain Avenue | Map flagged at 8 a.m. | Crash reported | Not specified |
| I-93 southbound before Route 128 | Map flagged at 8 a.m. | Crash reported | Not specified |
| MA-125 at Ballrdvale Street | Map flagged at 8 a.m. | Crash reported | Not specified |
| I-93 south exit ramp to MA-24 south | Map flagged at 8 a.m. | Stalled vehicle reported | Not specified |
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Additional Resources
- Boston 25 News
- Wikipedia: Traffic conditions
- NBC Boston
- Google Search: Boston traffic delays
- Boston 25 News: Amazon truck crash
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Highway
- CBS News Boston
- Google News: Boston traffic updates
- Boston 25 News: Logan Airport delays
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