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Philadelphia – America's historic city that now serves as the economic hub of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia has a population of 1.5 million people, and is a travel destination for millions more annually. Its major industries are include higher education, manufacturing, oil refining, food processing, health care and biotechnology, telecommunications, tourism and financial services. It is the home of Fortune 500 companies in the Delaware Valley include Comcast, insurance companies Colonial Penn, CIGNA and Lincoln Financial Group, energy company Sunoco, pharmaceutical companies Wyeth and GlaxoSmithKline, and Boeing Rotorcraft Systems.

Philadelphia's traffic reflects its position as the key economic location in Pennsylvania

As thousands of commuters travel into the city each day, traffic congestion and accidents are a constant occurance. The major roadways include: Interstate 70 enters Pennsylvania at the West Virginia state line one mile west in Washington County. Interstate 76 enters Pennsylvania at the Ohio border northwest of Enon Valley in Lawrence County as the Pennsylvania Turnpike. Interstate 78 begins at I-81 five miles (8 km) west of Fredericksburg in Lebanon County. Interstate 79 enters Pennsylvania at the West Virginia state line one mile south of Mount Morris in Greene County. Interstate 81 enters Pennsylvania at the Maryland state line in Franklin County and heads northeast to Scranton before turning north for New York. It is known as the American Legion Memorial Highway while in Pennsylvania. To get up-to-date road information, go to the Pennsylvania DOT site. And to find out current weather conditions in Philadelphia, go to Accuweather.com.

Links to recent accidents in the Philadelphia area

Here is information on the most recent accidents in Philadelphia:

If you are looking for information on a specific crash that happened in Philadelphia, go to the link above for the accident type you are seeking.

If you know someone who has been injured in a Philadelphia accident, here are links to the major hospitals in the area:

Pennsylvania grief support information for accident victims

When a loved one is killed in a motor-vehicle accident, it is often helpful for grieving family and friends to get help from a grief support organization. It can be comforting to talk with others going through a similar situation, and the road to recovering from the loss may go more smoothly. Go here to get information on Philadelphia grief support organizations and counselors.

Philadelphia legal information for accident victims

After someone has been injured or killed in a motor-vehicle crash in Philadelphia, many decisions need to be made immediately and questions need to be answered. For example, how much of the medical costs will be covered by the insurance policy? How does PIP insurance help with medical bills immediately? What if the at-fault driver has no insurance?

Where to find legal assistance after a Philadelphia injury accident

After a serious crash, it is crucial to get help from a Philadelphia injury attorney who understands the local regulations and legal standards, who knows how insurance policies work, and who can handle all aspects of an insurance claim so the injured person can focus on recovery. In the event an accident is fatal, an experienced Philadelphia wrongful death lawyer can help families recover financially from the loss of a loved one.

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Most recent accident reports

Part of the Schuylkill Expressway is reportedly closed due to a jackknifed tractor trailer.

I-76 East is reportedly shut down between City Avenue and the Roosevelt Boulevard.

Date: 
Wednesday, February 12, 2014
Roadway: 
I-76 eastbound
A school bus carrying children and two other vehicles collided this morning in Northeast Philadelphia. The yellow bus, white van and red SUV were involved in the chain-reaction wreck at Rhawn and Eastwood Streets around 9:45 a.m.
Date: 
Tuesday, February 11, 2014

A multi-vehicle crash snarled traffic on the Schuylkill Expressway early Tuesday morning.

The accident happened shortly after 7 a.m. in the eastbound lanes of the Expressway near the Montgomery Drive exit.

Date: 
Monday, February 10, 2014

Crews are at the scene of a fatal accident on the City Avenue Bridge.

A car flipped over on the bridge near the Ridge Avenue exit on Sunday around 10:15 a.m. At least one person was killed in the crash.

Date: 
Tuesday, February 4, 2014
Type: Car Accident
Officials are at the scene of a double fatal accident in Lehigh County. At least one vehicle was involved in a crash Wednesday afternoon on Route 309 in Lynn Township, according to investigators. Two people were killed in the crash.
Date: 
Tuesday, February 4, 2014
Roadway: 
State Route 309
Type: Car Accident
The Pennsylvania Turnpike was the scene of a multi-vehicle accident involving a passenger car and a tractor-trailer has blocked the right lane at mile post 345.2E.
Date: 
Tuesday, January 28, 2014
Investigators say one person was killed after a car slammed into the back of a trash truck in Delaware County early Tuesday morning. The accident happened at about 7:15 a.m. in the 400 block of State Road in Media.
Date: 
Monday, January 27, 2014
Roadway: 
State Road
City: 
Media, PA

One person is dead after a hit and run accident in Bucks County.

The crash happened at Jacksonville Road and Industrial Drive in Warminster around 6:30 a.m. on Monday.

Date: 
Sunday, January 26, 2014

A 71-year-old woman was killed Wednesday in a single-vehicle crash in Washington County.

Date: 
Tuesday, January 21, 2014
Type: Car Accident
A car sideswiped a police car in Center City this morning sending one person to the hospital.
Date: 
Tuesday, January 14, 2014

One person was killed during a fiery crash between a tractor-trailer and a car in Northampton County Monday morning.

The accident happened shortly after 8:30 a.m. in the westbound lanes of Interstate 78 in Glendon, Pa.

Date: 
Sunday, January 12, 2014
Roadway: 
I-78

A suspected DUI hit-and-run crash left an off-duty police officer hurt overnight and at least three people in custody.

Date: 
Sunday, January 12, 2014
Roadway: 
57th Street
Type: Car Accident
One person was killed after a crash involving a pick-up truck and a charter bus in Bucks County early Monday morning. The deadly accident happened at about 5 a.m. in the southbound lanes of Route 309 at Pumping Station Road in Quakertown.
Date: 
Sunday, January 12, 2014
Family and friends will gather tonight to remember a popular college freshman who died when he was struck while walking along a busy road outside of Philadelphia.
Date: 
Saturday, January 11, 2014
Police in Upper Darby are searching for a suspect involved in a fatal hit-and-run accident Sunday evening that left a 69-year old man and his dog dead.
Date: 
Saturday, January 4, 2014