Franklin County, PA (July 3, 2024) – According to the latest reports released by officers with the Chambersburg Police Department, there were major delays following a crash on Interstate 81 in Franklin County, which also caused at least one person to suffer serious injuries.

According to information that officials provided to the public, the collision happened in the southbound lanes before Exit 20, Scotland/Route 997, in Greene Township. Emergency crews responded to the scene at 10:20 a.m. A tractor-trailer overturned after the crash, and traffic was backed up on the interstate for several hours. EMTs also transported at least one person to a nearby hospital. However, officials continued to investigate the incident in the interim, and no further information about the victims involved was made available.

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

Truck Accidents in Pennsylvania

In just the last year alone, there were well around 170,000 truck accidents nationwide. Furthermore, in terms of the number of truck accidents, Pennsylvania trailed closely behind Florida, Texas, and California—the states with the highest rates of these collisions. Unfortunately, the Commonwealth saw almost 12,000 truck accidents, ranking fourth nationally. Even worse, many more people were injured, in addition to a maximum of 300 fatalities resulting from these accidents.

Truck accidents are a major problem throughout the nation, and Pennsylvania is no exception. Our state has a large interstate and highway network, which adds to its heavy truck traffic. Moreover, these cars’ sheer bulk and weight might result in catastrophic collisions. And when you file a claim for injuries you sustained in a truck accident, you deal with more than just your typical auto insurance provider, adding insult to injury following a serious accident.

Thankfully, you can be sure that our knowledgeable Harrisburg-area accident attorneys at the Slocum Firm are 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. Contact our Franklin County truck accident attorneys at (570) 209-7376 for more information after you’ve been involved in a crash with a large commercial vehicle.