The crash happened at about 3:38 a.m. in the 2000-block of N. Ashland Avenue, police said.
A 25-year-old man was driving a Jeep Comanche when he lost control and crashed into a light pole, police said.
The driver had some cuts on his face but declined further help and transportation to the hospital, police said.
By 6:20 a.m. the crash was no longer impacting traffic.
Chopper 7 was over the scene as crews worked to restore the damage to the light pole.