In Pennsylvania, nearly 75 percent of the motor vehicle accidents in 2017 happened on highways or turnpikes, even though expressways of that type represent only about one-third of the state’s roadways.
Accidents can occur in many different types of locations. Some of the various types of collisions include the following:
Intersection collisions – intersections are a common area for crashes, especially those involving left turns
Highway accidents – highway accidents involving high speeds are particularly dangerous
Rural roads – including numerous incidents involving drunk driving and drowsy driving
Wrong-way accidents – including incorrectly entering an on-ramp or off-ramp
Across the state, the urban counties with higher populations and more vehicles reported the most crashes. More than half of all reportable traffic accidents occurred in just one-sixth of Pennsylvania’s 67 counties. Philadelphia County had the highest number of traffic fatalities of any Pennsylvania county in 2017.
The risk of having a car accident in Philadelphia is significant. If you are involved in a car crash, reach out to experienced attorneys right away. At McCann Dillon Jaffe & Lamb, LLC, our skilled trial lawyers are dedicated to representing individuals and families who have been involved in motor vehicle accidents. We have experience taking on powerful insurance companies and winning large settlements on behalf of our clients. We have successfully represented many clients in the Philadelphia area including Delaware, New Jersey, and southeast Pennsylvania.