Tunkhannock Township, PA (May 7, 2024) – According to officials, Tuesday’s collision in Monroe County blocked a section of westbound Interstate 80 and injured two drivers.

According to the Pennsylvania State Police, troopers in Tunkhannock Township were called to a two-vehicle collision around 6:15 a.m. They discovered a red Lexus SUV had crashed into a large truck, and the truck had rolled over on its driver’s side. Authorities say that both drivers were hurt and sent to hospitals. The drivers’ names were withheld from the press release. The westbound lanes between Interstate 380 and Blakeslee’s Exit 284 were blocked for almost eight hours in the interim, though an investigation is still ongoing.

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

Commercial Truck Collisions 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.

In actuality, Pennsylvania had 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.

Like in many other states, truck accidents are a major problem in Pennsylvania. The 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.

For all of the aforementioned reasons, you should be aware of your legal rights if you or a loved one suffered injuries in a truck accident in Pennsylvania. In Pennsylvania, when you file a claim for injuries you sustained in a truck accident, you deal with more than just your typical auto insurance provider. For example, the primary objectives of a trucking contractor are to increase earnings and limit liability for accidents involving its drivers.

Fortunately, you can rest easy knowing that the skilled attorneys at the Slocum Firm are prepared to thoroughly assess your claim and collaborate with you to ascertain the compensation you are entitled to. Our attorneys at the Slocum Firm realize the impact of a major crash on victims, so that means that you and your family can count on us to fight for your legal rights. Reach out to our Tunkhannock Township truck accident attorneys at (570) 209-7376 to learn more about your options at this time.