LACKAWANNA COUNTY – Woman Dies After I-84 Car Crash

LACKAWANNA COUNTY, PA (May 17, 2025) – A woman had died from her injuries after a crash on I-84 on May 15.

According to news reports, the crash occurred on the left side of I-84 westbound when the road curved. The woman continued straight instead of taking the curve, leaving the roadway to the south of I-84. The car hit several signs until it rolled to a stop south of I-84 near mile marker 6.

Police say the woman was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the accident. She was ejected from the car and pronounced dead when crews arrived at the scene.

No one else was in the car. There is no word on the cause of the crash.

Fatal Car Accidents in Lackawanna County

Fatal car accidents remain a significant public safety concern in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, traffic crashes continue to be a primary public safety issue in the county despite improvements in vehicle safety features, road design, and traffic signs. These accidents affect not just the victims but entire communities.

In Pennsylvania overall, there has been a concerning trend in traffic fatalities in recent years. After reaching a historic low of 1,059 fatalities in 2019 (the lowest since record-keeping began in 1928), fatalities increased to 1,129 in 2020 despite reduced traffic during the pandemic, and further increased to 1,230 in 2021. The trend reversed slightly in 2022, decreasing 4% to 1,179 fatalities. However, preliminary data suggests traffic fatalities may have increased again in 2023 and 2024.

Lackawanna County has seen several tragic fatal accidents in recent months. In March 2025, a 13-year-old boy driving an ATV crashed into an SUV in Carbondale Township. Despite efforts to save him, including three people lifting the SUV off him, he succumbed to his injuries at Geisinger Community Medical Center.

Throughout Pennsylvania, collisions with fixed objects (such as trees, poles, or barriers) are the most common type of accident, accounting for a significant portion of fatalities. Angle crashes, where the front of one vehicle strikes the side of another at an intersection, are also particularly dangerous due to limited side protection in vehicles. Alcohol continues to be a major factor in fatal crashes, with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation reporting 308 alcohol-related traffic deaths in 2023.

These statistics highlight the ongoing need for improved road safety measures, education, and enforcement in Lackawanna County. As PennDOT has emphasized, even one fatality is too many and continued efforts are essential to reduce the human toll of these preventable tragedies. If you lost a loved on in a car accident in Lackawanna County, our Scranton car accident lawyers can help. Contact us today to schedule a free consultation.