Over 100 vehicles involved in I-196 pileup during dangerous snowy conditions in Michigan, injuries reported –According to the FOX Forecast Center, the crash happened amid heavy lake-effect snow. Heavy blowing snow was reported with visibility down to just a quarter-mile and winds gusting between 25-40 mph. | 19 Jan 2026 | A major multi-vehicle pileup shut down part of Interstate 196 southeast of Grand Rapids, Michigan amid heavy lake-effect snow Monday morning. The Ottawa County Sheriff’s Office told FOX Weather that nine to 12 people are injured, but no fatalities have been reported. Deputies on scene initially estimated roughly 100 vehicles were involved in the pileup, the sheriff’s office said. Drone video of the scene showed at least six tractor-trailers in one section of the crash. Michigan State Police said between 30 and 40 semi-trucks were involved.