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Westbound I-90 shut down in Batavia due to multi-vehicle crash

About 25 to 30 vehicles were involved in the pileup on Interstate 90, causing prolonged westbound lane closures and non-life-threatening injuries, officials said.

  • Thursday, New York State Police said a multi-vehicle pileup shut westbound lanes of I‑90 in Batavia between Exits 48 and 48A, with traffic diverted at Exit 48.
  • Authorities say the cause has not been released, and responders including State Police, fire and EMS crews are working to clear the scene at milepost 394.7 shortly past 1 p.m.
  • Troopers report about 25 to 30 vehicles, including passenger vehicles and tractor-trailers, were involved, with non-life-threatening injuries reported at the scene.
  • All westbound lanes remain blocked with traffic diverted at Exit 48, while police announced eastbound diversions at Exit 48A were lifted around 3 p.m.
  • The crash occurred near last summer's deadly tour bus site where five people died, and motorists are urged to expect long delays and use alternate routes in Genesee County.
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WGRZ broke the news in on Thursday, January 29, 2026.
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