Pennsylvania Truck Accident Statistics (2026)
Pennsylvania recorded an estimated 170 large-truck crash fatalities in recent FARS/FMCSA data, ranking #7 of 51 US jurisdictions. The state's busiest freight corridors — I-76 (Turnpike) and I-80 — see disproportionately high truck crash rates.
Pennsylvania large-truck crash data
| Estimated annual large-truck fatalities | ~170 |
|---|---|
| National fatality rank | #7 of 51 |
| Highest-risk corridors | I-76 (Turnpike), I-80, I-81, I-78, I-95, I-79 |
Where crashes concentrate in Pennsylvania
Truck traffic — and truck crashes — concentrate along Pennsylvania's major freight corridors, including I-76 (Turnpike), I-80, I-81, I-78, I-95, I-79, and near its largest metro areas: Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Allentown, Erie, Scranton.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many truck accident fatalities occur in Pennsylvania each year?+
Recent FARS/FMCSA data suggests approximately 170 large-truck crash fatalities annually in Pennsylvania, though figures vary year to year.
What highways in Pennsylvania have the most truck accidents?+
I-76 (Turnpike), I-80, I-81, I-78, I-95, I-79 carry the heaviest commercial truck traffic in the state and see a correspondingly higher concentration of truck crashes.