Cumberland County, PA (June 24, 2024) – Per local authorities, crews responded to a tractor-trailer crash and fire on I-81 in Cumberland County on Monday morning, according to emergency dispatchers.

The incident closed one of the northbound lanes at Exit 37 to Highway 233 and Newville, according to PennDOT. Traffic was severely backed up until the crash cleared and the road reopened. EMTs transferred at least one person to the hospital, per officials, though their current condition is unknown. Details about the accident are still limited at this time, though officials continue to investigate the incident in the interim.

Our thoughts go out to the injured victims and their families. We hope for their full recovery at this time.

Semi-Truck Collisions in Pennsylvania

There were just under 170,000 truck accidents in the United States in the last year. Moreover, Pennsylvania wasn’t far behind Florida, Texas, and California (the top states for these crashes) in terms of the number of truck accidents. Pennsylvania ranked fourth nationwide with approximately 12,000 truck accidents. Even worse, up to 300 deaths total from these incidents, along with thousands more injuries.

Like many other states, Pennsylvania has a vast network of highways and interstates, contributing to its higher truck traffic and making these accidents a serious concern. Furthermore, the ample size and weight of semi-trucks or tractor-trailers mean disastrous consequences in a collision.

You need to know your legal rights if you or a loved one was hurt in a truck accident in Pennsylvania for all of the above reasons. In Pennsylvania, you deal with more than just your regular vehicle insurance company while seeking compensation for injuries you suffered in a truck collision. For instance, a trucking contractor’s primary goals are to minimize responsibility for accidents involving their drivers and maximize profits.

Thankfully, you can be sure that our knowledgeable legal team at the Slocum Firm is ready to carefully evaluate your claim and work with you to determine the recompense you deserve. Our attorneys at the Slocum Firm understand the profound impact a truck accident may have on a victim and their families. Regardless of the circumstances of your collision, you can count on us to support your legal rights. Call our prepared and professional Cumberland County truck accident attorneys at (570) 290-7376 for more information after you’ve been involved in a crash with a large commercial vehicle.