Complete Philadelphia County, PA accident reports and news.
Accidents in Philadelphia County are a major cause of property damage, injury, and death each year
In Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia 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 how a Philadelphia personal injury attorney can help.
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Philadelphia, PA
Philadelphia, PA
A jack-knifed tractor trailer along I-95 snarled traffic in Philadelphia early Monday morning.
The big rig jack-knifed at about 5 a.m. in the northbound lanes of I-95 near the Washington Avenue exit.
Philadelphia, PA
Police say three people were injured in a two vehicle crash in the city's Tioga section early Friday morning.
The accident happened around 2:45 a.m. at the intersection of Hunting Park and Germantown Avenues.
One car broad sided another car, according to police.
Philadelphia, PA
Six people were injured were injured after a crash involving a SEPTA bus in Center City Wednesday.
The accident happened shortly before noon at 9th and Vine Streets.
Philadelphia, PA
A senior airman was killed in a crash in Philadelphia on Tuesday morning.
Around 4 a.m., 26-year-old Victor Quach died in a vehicle accident on I-95 North near Girard Avenue in the Fishtown section of Philadelphia.
Philadelphia, PA
Twelve people were hospitalized Monday in two crashes involving SEPTA's Route 84 bus line.
In the first, 10 people were hospitalized after a minivan ran a red light in Frankford and crashed into two vehicles, including a bus, about 10 a.m., police said.
Philadelphia, PA
A SEPTA bus was reportedly involved in a collision with a passenger vehicle in the Frankford section of Philadelphia on Monday morning.
The crash happened at Torresdale Avenue and Bridge Street around 10:15 a.m. and involved a Route 84 bus and a minivan.
Philadelphia, PA
A man is fighting for his life after police say he ran into the street and was struck by a car.
Investigators say the 35-year-old man ran into the northbound lanes of Roosevelt Boulevard near Pratt Street shortly before 2 a.m. in the Summerdale section of the city.
Philadelphia, PA
A section of the Pennsylvania Turnpike between the Carlisle Interchange (Exit #226) and the Breezewood Interchange (#161) is now closed westbound due to a multi-vehicle accident involving two tractor trailers and two passenger cars at milepost 175.6. No injuries are being reported.
Philadelphia, PA
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.
It’s unclear whether or not anyone was injured in the accident.
Philadelphia, PA
Philadelphia, PA
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.
Philadelphia, PA
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.
The ramp to Lincoln Drive is partially blocked due to the accident.