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Truck
Accident Profiles: Pennsylvania
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Harrisburg,
Pittsburgh,
Philadelphia, Erie,
Allentown, Williamsport, Scranton, and Lancaster PA
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Note: All values are approximate, based
on available crash data.
 Tractor Trailer Accident Statistic
2006 |
2007 |
2008
- Fatal Truck Accidents: 213/ year
- Non-Fatal Truck Accidents: 4,156/ year
- Accident Locations: 27% (Urban), 72%
(Rural)
- Carrier Information:
- 32% of Pennsylvania truck accidents involve
carriers whose principle place of business is not PA.
- Largest Pennsylvania Truck Carriers:
There were no contributing weather conditions in 76% of Pennsylvania truck
accidents.
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Car Accident
Statistics
- Persons Killed in Motor Vehicle Crashes:
1,490/ year
- Multi-Vehicle Crashes Resulting in
Fatalities: 593/ year
- Approx. 35% of fatal car accidents occurred
at speeds of 55mph or greater.
- Approx. 69 of the auto accidents resulting
in fatalities were on roads with 3 or more traffic lanes.
- Economic Cost of Motor Vehicle Traffic
Crashes: $8.170 Billion/year
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Major Interstates,
Intrastates, and Highway Corridors
Major Highways in Pennsylvania include: I-70,
I-76, I-78, I-79, I-80, I-81, I-83, I-84, I-90, I-95 and I-99.
Interstate 70: I-70 spans 2,175 miles
from Baltimore, MD in the east to Cove Ft, UT in the west. PA accounts for 175
miles of the I-70 route. I-70 intersects with I-79 in Washington and I-76 in New
Stanton through to Breezewood.
Interstate 76: Eastern I-76 spans 358 miles of PA terrain. I-76 intersects in PA
with I-79 near
Interstate 76: Eastern I-76 spans 358
miles of PA terrain. I-76 intersects in PA with I-79 near Pittsburgh, I-99 in
Wolfsburg, I-70 in New Stanton, I-81 in Carlisle, I-83 in Harrisburg and I-95 in
Philadelphia.
Interstate 78: I-78 runs 144 miles long,
78 miles of which are in PA. The eastern terminus is in Jersey City, NJ at US-1
and US-9. The western terminus is in Bordnersville, PA at I-81. Allentown and
Newark also lie along the I-78 route.
Interstate 79: I-79 spans 339 miles, 187
of which are in PA. The southern terminus is in Charleston, WV at I-79 and the
northern terminus is in Erie, PA. I-79 intersects with I-70 in Washington, I-76
in Pittsburgh, I-80 in Pardoe and I-90 in Erie.
Interstate 80: I-80 spans 2,909 miles,
314 of which are in PA. The eastern terminus is in Teaneck, NJ at I-95 and the
western terminus is in San Fransisco, CA at US-101. I-80 intersects at I-79 in
Pardoe, PA and also runs nearby the cities of Scranton and Williamsport.
Interstate 81: I-81 spans 824 miles
beginning with Dandridge, TN in the south and Fishers Landing, NY at the
Canadian Border. I-81 in PA intersects at I-76 in Carlisle, I-83 in Harrisburg,
I-78 in Bordnersville, I-80 in St Johns and with the Eastern I-84 in Scranton.
Interstate 83: I-83 runs a total of 85 miles, 48 miles of which are in PA. The
southern terminus is in Baltimore, MD and the northern terminus is in
Harrisburg, PA at I-81. The Harrisburg section of I-83 also intersects with
I-76.
Interstate 84: Eastern I-84 totals 243
miles, 55 of which are in PA. The eastern terminus is in Sturbridge, MA at I-90
and the western terminus is in Scranton, PA at I-81.
Interstate 90: I-90 spans over 3,100
miles, of which PA accounts for 47 miles. The eastern terminus is in Boston, MA
at I-93, while the western terminus is in Seattle, WA. I-79 and I-90 meet in
Erie, PA.
Interstate 95: I-95's northern terminus
is Houlton, Maine on the Canadian border, while the southern terminus is and
runs in Miami, Florida. The entire highway stretches 1,907 miles, of which PA
accounts for 58 miles. I-76 meets I-95 in Philadelphia.
Interstate 99: I-99 spans 58 miles,
entirely within the state of PA. The southern terminus is in Wolfsburg at I-76.
The northern terminus is in Bald Eagle at US-220.
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About Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania, the Keystone State, contains some of the most important historic sites in the U.S.A. The city of Philadelphia, known as the cradle of the nation, gave birth to the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution The Liberty Bell stands in PA and George Washington fought the battle of Valley Forge here. Pennsylvanian’s proudly claim as their motto: Virtue, Liberty and Independence.
Originally named the Keystone state due to its geographic shape, Pennsylvania in the modern world serves as a keystone also. Situated in the midpoint between the North and the South, as well as the New England States and the Midwest, PA is a prime location for business. Six out of the ten major U.S. market areas lie within a 500-mile radius. Pennsylvania claims the 16th largest economy worldwide, and is ranked 7th as a nano-technology center. Biotechnology firms are on the rise here, as well as research and bioscience industries. Small businesses thrive in Pennsylvania also, with an Economic Stimulus Package in place, offering many incentives and benefits to business owners.
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Pennsylvania Counties
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Truck Accident Lawyers
Did you know that every 16 minutes
a person is killed or injured in a truck accident? Did you know that big rig
truck accidents continue to increase? Even with these frightening scenarios and
statistics, powerful trucking industry lobbyists continue to call for the
weakening of truck safety rules and regulations to reap a higher profit.
When truck collisions do occur, trucking companies involved in
the accident often send representatives to the accident scene.
These agents work to handle everything at the scene of the accident so that they
can limit or mitigate their company’s liability.
Munley, Munley & Cartwright is a law firm experienced at handling tractor
trailer accident claims. We accept cases nationwide.
Munley, Munley &
Cartwright
charges clients of personal injury claims on a contingency basis. What that
means is the attorney is only paid if he or she wins money damages for you – the
client. This makes it possible for anyone to hire only the best lawyer. It gives
everyone access to the justice system and representation that is equal to the
best that insurance companies, doctors and other defendants can hire. You can
contact the lawyers of Munley, Munley & Cartwright for a free consultation
by completing our
online accident
evaluation form
-or- calling toll-free at
1-800-318-LAW1.
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Munley, Munley & Cartwright, PC accepts and successfully resolves major
trucking injury cases nationwide. Our lawyers, paralegals, and other
professionals are specially trained to evaluate, develop, and negotiate
these difficult cases to protect and benefit our clients. You do not pay any
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The goal of Munley, Munley & Cartwright is simple and direct: To
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If you have questions about an accident involving a tractor trailer, let
us go to work for you.
You can
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by completing our
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