Providence Township, PA (July 25, 2024) – According to the latest reports released by officers, a crash involving a tractor-trailer was blocking traffic on Route 222 in Lancaster County on Thursday, July 25, and left a handful of people with injuries.

The incident happened in the 500 block of Beaver Valley Pike/Route 222 near Fairview Road in Providence Township around 1:15 p.m. Route 222 was shut down between Fairview and Oak Bottom Roads. Police were called to the scene to assist with traffic control. Slowdowns are expected in the area. The extent of the victims’ injuries was unknown, however. In the meantime, officials continued to investigate the incident, and no further information about the victims involved has been made available thus far.

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 Camp Hill-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 Providence Township truck accident attorneys at (570) 209-7376 for more information after you’ve been involved in a crash with a large commercial vehicle and want to learn about your legal options at this time.