Massive 100 vehicle pileup including 30 to 40 semi trucks reported on I-196 in Michigan
Drivers are asked to steer clear of a major pileup crash reported on Monday morning near Hudsonville, Michigan.
The crash occurred at 10:19 a.m. on January 19, 2026, on westbound I-196 at 32nd Ave in Hudsonville, Michigan.
According to Michigan State Police (MSP), troopers and the Ottawa County Sheriff’s Department are actively investigating a reported 100-vehicle pileup.
The crash involves an estimated 30 to 40 semi trucks, state police said.
“Numerous” injuries have been reported but none are thought to be life-threatening at this time.
I-196 is closed in both directions between Exit 62 and Exit 55 and will remain closed until further notice.
A major pileup involving 30–80+ vehicles (semis, tractor-trailers, cars) on I-196 Westbound, a few miles after the Byron exit near Zeeland, MI. Whiteout/near-blizzard conditions with extreme visibility loss. Expect injuries, search-and-rescue on scene, and ongoing road closures.… pic.twitter.com/PYxUx4evBX
— Chicago & Midwest Storm Chasers (@ChicagoMWeather) January 19, 2026
Icy roadway conditions were reported in the area when the pileup occurred.
WB I-196 is closed at 32nd Ave in Hudsonville due to a multi-vehicle crash between 32nd Ave and 64th St. Roads are icy. Please avoid the area and use an alternate route. Ottawa County Sheriff’s Office is handling the scene with MSP assisting. Injuries reported; extent unknown. pic.twitter.com/BkzgSb7NLa
— MSP Sixth District (@mspwestmi) January 19, 2026