I-40 traffic backup near Durham: crash closes 3 lanes at Exit 283 - ABC11 Raleigh-Durham

Published
January 17, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Durham, North Carolina
I-40 W, mile marker 283
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Incident type
Crash

Summary

Car Crash Durham North Carolina in Durham, North Carolina: A crash near Durham, NC, on I-40 W caused three lanes to close at Exit 283, leading to major backup. Lanes reopened after the incident.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Durham DURHAM Named in reporting
Cary PD Named in reporting

Original reporting

I-40 traffic backup near Durham: crash closes 3 lanes at Exit 283 - ABC11 Raleigh-Durham

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