LEBANON COUNTY — Tractor-Trailer Crashes on I-81

LEBANON COUNTY, PA (May 14, 2025)  — A crash involving a tractor-trailer  and cars occurred on Interstate 81 in Lebanon County on Wednesday, May 14.

Crews were dispatched at 8:11 a.m. The accident occurred on I-81 southbound near Exit 85 to Annville/FT Indiantown Gap.

A tractor-trailer veered off the roadway, causing delays.

Investigations continue.

Truck Accidents in Lebanon County

When commercial trucks become involved in multi-vehicle scenarios, the consequences become even more severe. This extreme weight disparity means truck accidents often result in catastrophic injuries or fatalities, particularly for occupants of smaller vehicles. Pennsylvania’s position as a major logistics corridor means our highways see heavy commercial truck traffic, increasing the risk of these dangerous collisions.

Pennsylvania’s comparative negligence laws add another layer of difficulty, as compensation can be reduced by your percentage of fault in causing the accident. […]

JEFFERSON COUNTY — Two Hospitalized in Head-On Wrong-Way Driver Car Crash 

YOUNG TOWNSHIP, PA (March 20, 2025) ——  Two drivers were hospitalized after a head-on collision on Monday, May 5 in Jefferson County.

The accident occurred on Harmony Road around 4:04 p.m. on May 5 along State Route 310. 

The Pennsylvania State Police in Punxsutawney were dispatched after a Chevrolet Silverado driven was traveling southbound when, for unknown reasons, it crossed the center line and struck a northbound 2022 Ford Bronco.

Police reported that both vehicles rotated and landed on opposite sides of the road.

The Silverado driver was transported to Penn Highlands DuBois after suspected minor injuries. The Ford driver was also transported to the hospital after sustaining “critical injuries.”  A 10-year-old passenger in that vehicle was also transported to the hospital with suspected minor injuries.

Investigations continue.

Wrong-Way Car Accidents in Pennsylvania

Navigating the aftermath of a car accident requires specialized legal knowledge. […]

YORK — 3-Vehicle Crash with Tractor-Trailer Injures 1 on Route 30

WEST MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, PA (May 7, 2025)  — One person was injured in a three-vehicle crash in York County Wednesday, May 7.

A tractor-trailer and two other vehicles crashed. Dispatch said one person was injured and was transported to the hospital. 

The collision occurred in the westbound lanes of Route 30 near Kenneth Road in West Manchester Township around 5:40 a.m.

Investigations continue.

Multi Car Accidents & Truck Accidents in York County

Chain-reaction crashes involving multiple vehicles frequently occur on Pennsylvania’s busy highways. When commercial trucks become involved in multi-vehicle scenarios, the consequences become even more severe. This extreme weight disparity means truck accidents often result in catastrophic injuries or fatalities, particularly for occupants of smaller vehicles. Pennsylvania’s position as a major logistics corridor means our highways see heavy commercial truck traffic, increasing the risk of these dangerous collisions.

Unlike in simple two-car collisions, […]

Person Trapped After Vehicle Crashes into Tree in Lancaster County

LANCASTER COUNTY, PA (May 6, 2025) —— One person was trapped in a vehicle after it crashed into a tree in Manheim Township on Tuesday, May 6.

The wreck happened at Valley and Fiddlers Green roads at 5:09 a.m..

Emergency responders freed the trapped individual. There is no update on the status of the person’s health or the cause of the accident.

Investigations continue.

When Cars Meet Trees: Legal Steps After a Collision

Car accidents involving trees are among the most dangerous single-vehicle crashes that occur on our roadways. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), fixed object crashes, including those with trees, account for nearly 20% of all fatal accidents in the United States.

Why Tree Collisions Are Particularly Dangerous

Tree collisions are especially hazardous because trees don’t move or absorb impact like another vehicle might. […]

Pike County, PA – One Person Dead After Car Crash on Route 6

PIKE COUNTY, PA (April 27, 2025) – One person has died following a car accident on Route 6 in Palmyra Township on April 26.

According to the Pike County Communications Center, emergency personnel were called to the intersection of US-6 and Kimbles Road just before 9:30 a.m. for a car accident. One vehicle was traveling westbound along Route 6 when it entered the eastbound lane and struck an oncoming car.

Pennsylvania State Police say the 78-year-old driver had died in the crash. The other driver was transported to a local hospital to be treated for unknown injuries.

Police are investigating the accident.

Head-On Car Accidents in Pike County

Head-on collisions are among the most devastating accidents we see here in Pike County. When two vehicles collide front-to-front, the combined force often results in catastrophic injuries that can change your life forever. […]