Lower Swatara Twp, PA - Fiery Truck Crash, Injuries on PA Tpke

Lower Swatara Township, PA (June 20, 2025) – According to area authorities, a fiery crash in Dauphin County shut down a stretch of the Pennsylvania Turnpike on Friday, June 20.

Our thoughts go out to the injured victims and their families. We hope for their full and rapid recovery at this time.

Truck Accidents in Pennsylvania

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is the site of thousands of vehicle accidents annually, resulting in serious injuries or fatalities for many drivers. Like residents of many other states, Pennsylvanians may be particularly concerned about the dangers and risks of truck accidents, especially when traversing the multi-lane roadways and heavily trafficked interstates spanning our state. Of course, Pennsylvania sees a lot of truck traffic because of the state's vast system of roads and interstates.

Moreover, accidents involving multiple drivers or large vehicles, such as trucks, are likely to be catastrophic and even deadly. For example, in one recent year alone, 166,833 truck accidents took place throughout the United States. Around 4,678 of them resulted in deaths. Though Florida, Texas, and California were the top states for these accidents, Pennsylvania wasn't far behind.

There were around 10,000 to 12,000 truck accidents in Pennsylvania in one recent year, meaning that our state ranked fourth for the occurrence of these severe collisions. Approximately 250 to 300 people lost their lives in these incidents, and more than 4,000 to 5,000 were injured. That said, those interested in filing claims against the insurance company of an at-fault truck driver in a Pennsylvania truck accident may face an uphill battle. In other words, victims do not deal with the average motorist in these claims.

Unfortunately, many insurance firms are solely interested in limiting their financial exposure and maximizing their earnings. Additionally, the trucking corporations that victims are typically up against are usually well-funded, with an army of lawyers fighting for their interests.

For these reasons and more, following a truck accident that ended in injuries or even in a loved one's tragic and sudden death, crash victims can and should take legal action with the help of a skilled legal team. You shouldn't delay in reaching out to a trucking accident lawyer as soon as possible so that you can focus on your physical and emotional recovery from your life-changing crash rather than on mounting medical expenses and other bills.

At Edelstein Martin & Nelson, our attorneys understand the complexities of these cases and strive to provide our clients with the best possible legal representation. We have helped numerous families obtain justice and compensation for their losses and damages caused by deadly truck, car, and motorcycle accidents.

If you have recently been hurt or even lost a loved one in a truck, motorcycle, or car accident, do not hesitate to contact our Pennsylvania personal injury law firm by calling (215) 731-9900 for a free case evaluation. Let Edelstein Martin & Nelson help you take back control of your life today. Our team will work night and day to guide you toward justice.