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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

Three people are hospitalized following an accident Monday night in Lower Pottsgrove Township, Montgomery County. The accident was reported at about 5:40 p.m. at Route 422 westbound and Armand Hammer Boulevard.
Date: 
Sunday, December 15, 2013
Type: Car Accident

Rescue crews are on scene of an accident involving a truck and a car Friday night that left three people injured.

It happened at 8:15 p.m. at Bethlehem Pike and Lenhart Road in Hatfield, Montgomery County.

Date: 
Thursday, December 12, 2013
Type: Car Accident

A chain accident involving 50 cars and one fatality Sunday afternoon has shut down the westbound section of the Pennsylvania Turnpike between Downingtown and Morgantown.

Date: 
Saturday, December 7, 2013
A day of merriment ended in tragedy over the weekend when a man dressed in a Santa suit was hit and killed on a busy interstate in Philadelphia.
Date: 
Friday, December 6, 2013
Roadway: 
I-95

An elderly man has been killed after being hit by a SEPTA bus and officials are trying to determine whether the bus driver realized he struck the man.

Date: 
Thursday, December 5, 2013
An elderly man from Alburtis has succumbed to injuries he suffered in a car crash.
Date: 
Wednesday, December 4, 2013
Roadway: 
Route 100
Type: Car Accident

A 71 year old woman crashed into a police SUV in Northeast Philadelphia. She was hospitalized along with a police officer who has since been released.

Date: 
Tuesday, December 3, 2013
Roadway: 
Unknown
An unidentified man suffered serious injuries when he was hit in Kingsessing early Wednesday morning. A suspected DUI driver smashed into a man overnight before trying to get away.
Two separate crashes left police officers in two different counties hospitalized. And in both cases, the drivers were possible intoxicated.
A man was killed after police say he was ejected from a vehicle that slammed into a SEPTA station in South Philadelphia.
Date: 
Saturday, November 23, 2013
Roadway: 
Oregon Avenue

One man is killed after crashing into a U-Haul truck at a Philadelphia intersection that neighbors describe as "dangerous."

Date: 
Friday, November 22, 2013
What began as a birthday celebration ended in a case of apparent road rage that left one woman hospitalized and several cars damaged.
Date: 
Thursday, November 21, 2013
Roadway: 
Wyoming Street
An overnight crash left one person dead and a busy roadway closed for hours. The wreck between a car and a box truck left the southbound Blue Route (I-476) in Marple Township, Pa. closed from Pa. Route 3 to U.S. Route 1 around 11:45 p.m. Thursday.
Date: 
Wednesday, November 20, 2013
Roadway: 
I-476
Type: Car Accident
Dr. Mehmet Oz is often making headlines for his stances on healthy living as the nationally syndicated talk show host, "Dr. Oz."
Date: 
Saturday, November 16, 2013
Roadway: 
Philmont Ave.
Aubrey Baumbach was walking along a road after rowing practice with the other members of Lafayette College's rowing team when she was struck by a jeep driven by Wilson Kneebone, a man with a history of driving drunk.