OTTAWA COUNTY, Mich. — Both directions of I-196 are closed after a 100 car pileup and several jackknifed semi trucks on Monday.
A multi-car pileup started forming on west I-196 from 32nd Avenue to 64th Street just after 10:20 a.m., and as of 12:20 p.m., evolved into a 100 car pileup including multiple jackknifed semi trucks, and an estimated 30 to 40 semi trucks involved overall, causing a complete closure of I-196 heading west and east for about 10 miles from Zeeland, Mich. to Hudsonville, Mich., according to Ottawa County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) deputies and Michigan State Police (MSP) troopers.
Buses from Hudsonville High School and Max Transit are being used to transport stranded motorists from the crash site, where winds are being recorded up to 40 mph with 6 to 12 inches of snow forecasted, to Hudsonville High School.
Preliminarily outlooks show mostly fender benders, slide-offs and minor injuries, Ottawa County dispatchers said. OCSO deputies don’t have a count on how many people are injured yet, however, they said none are known to be fatal at this time.
Map showing where traffic is slowed and closed on I-196 in Ottawa County, Mich. after several crashes including a 100 car pileup and a jackknifed semi truck Jan. 19, 2026. (MDOT/WWMT){ }
The closure will be ongoing for several hours while crews clear the scene. Drivers are encouraged to avoid this stretch of I-196 and avoid travel completely, unless necessary.
The crash comes as the National Weather Service has issued Winter Storm Warnings and Winter Weather Advisories for much of West Michigan.
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Strong winds mixed with numerous lake effect snow showers are creating whiteout conditions and travel is not advisable.
