Complete Lancaster County, PA accident reports and news.
Accidents in Lancaster County are a major cause of property damage, injury, and death each year
In Lancaster County, statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration show that traffic crashes remain a primary public safety issue. Car, truck, bicycle, pedestrian, and motorcycle accidents are all a common occurrence, despite improvements in vehicle safety features, road design, bicycle and pedestrian corridors, and traffic signs.
When an accident happens in Lancaster County, it is important to do the following immediately:
- Remain at the crash scene;
- Check on the condition of all people involved in the crash;
- Call the police;
- Exchange information with other drivers;
- Get contact information from witnesses;
- Inform your insurance company;
- Get appropriate medical treatment, and track the details;
- Take photos of vehicle damage and injuries;
- Consider hiring a personal injury attorney.
An injury attorney handles all the details so that you don't have to.
After a Lancaster County accident, there are many issues that need to be handled immediately. Dealing with doctors, repair shops, car rental companies, police, and insurance companies is overwhelming, especially when someone is seriously injured. At this point, many injured people choose to hire a personal injury attorney whose job it is to handle the details and paperwork so that you can focus on recovery.
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Since there is no cost to speak with a lawyer, it is a good idea to learn more about your potential personal injury claim. Accident Data Center can help you by connecting you with our network of experienced injury lawyers who can provide you with information about your rights and options. Learn more here about the value of a no-cost legal claim evaluation.
Accident Reports by city
Most recent accident reports
Harrisburg-Lancaster-Lebanon-York, PA
A fatal crash involving a tractor-trailer is causing major delays on Route 222 in Lancaster County.
The crash happened shortly after 4 a.m. in the northbound lanes of 222 about a mile south of the Denver Turnpike exit.
Harrisburg-Lancaster-Lebanon-York, PA
Harrisburg-Lancaster-Lebanon-York, PA
A 63-year-old woman was struck and killed Monday night along the 700 block of Fruitville Pike in Lititz, according to police.
Harrisburg-Lancaster-Lebanon-York, PA
Route 272 in Lancaster County near Willow Street is open following a fatal crash early Monday involving mules and three vehicles.
The crash happened about 6 a.m. Monday when two mules were struck in the southbound lanes just south of Willow Street.
Harrisburg-Lancaster-Lebanon-York, PA
Ephrata police have identified an 83-year-old woman who died Monday after a one-vehicle crash.
Vivian Crowther drove her car off the road in the 700 block of Oak Boulevard and struck a tree, police said.