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Philadelphia car accidents cause more injury, death, and economic loss than any other crime or civic issue

Motor vehicle accidents are a common occurrence in Philadelphia. Many crashes are completely avoidable, caused by drunk drivers or distracted drivers. Whatever the cause, car accidents are a major safety and economic issue for the Philadelphia community.

Philadelphia bus accidents are a safety and legal issue throughout the metropolitan region

As mass transit systems grow across Pennsylvania, bus accidents occur regularly in Philadelphia. When a bus crash happens, serious injuries and fatalities are a common result.

Common causes of bus accidents in Philadelphia

According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, over the past 10 years:

The number of buses involved in fatal crashes decreased from 274 to 251, an 8% drop;

When a train accident in Philadelphia occurs, the resulting damage to people and property can be immense and horrific

The size and speed of trains brings death and destruction to anyone and anything in their path. The main forms of train accidents are train derailments, train and pedestrian accidents, and train and car accidents.

To learn about train accidents in Philadelphia, go to the Federal Railroad Administration site.

Philadelphia motorcycle collisions are a serious safety risk for the many riders in the region

Motorcycle accidents are a common occurrence in Philadelphia. The region is popular with motorcyclists, and with so many bikes on the roads, the number of collisions is high, and motorcycle accidents are a major safety and economic issue for riders in the area.

Get information here on Pennsylvania motorcycle crashes and laws.

The Philadelphia region is popular with bicyclists but experiences a growing number of accidents

Bicycling is becoming more popular in the Philadelphia region. Learn more about bicycling in the area from the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia site.

Philadelphia commercial truck accidents are a safety and legal issue for residents and visitors alike

Commercial truckers are a growing motorist group using Pennsylvania's highways, and commercial trucking accidents occur regularly in Philadelphia. When a truck crash happens, serious injuries and fatalities are a common result.

Common causes of commercial truck accidents in Philadelphia and across the region

According to IIHS, a large percentage of trucking crashes are caused by:

In Philadelphia, pedestrian accidents and fatalities are on the rise

At one point or another, everyone is a pedestrian. As the expense of driving and insuring a vehicle rise, more and more people choose to walk to their destinations. As the number of pedestrians increases, so do the number of pedestrian accidents. To see where the Philadelphia region ranks in terms of pedestrian collisions nationally, please go to this National Highway Traffic Safety Administration report.

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