What is the statute of limitations for truck accidents in Pennsylvania?

In Pennsylvania, the statute of limitations for truck accident claims is 2 years from the date of the accident. Do not wait — evidence disappears quickly and missing the deadline bars your claim entirely.

How many truck accident fatalities occur in Pennsylvania each year?

Pennsylvania records approximately 175 truck crash fatalities per year, ranking #6 in the nation for commercial vehicle crash deaths.

What should I do after a truck accident in Pennsylvania?

After a truck accident in Pennsylvania: call 911 immediately, seek medical attention, document the scene with photos, get witness information, and contact an experienced truck accident attorney before speaking to any insurance company. Juan Cordero Lawyers offers free consultations with no fee unless you win.

#6 Most Dangerous State

Pennsylvania

Truck Accident News, Crash Reports & Legal Resources

Annual Fatalities

175

truck crash deaths/year

National Rank

#6 of 50

Statute of Limitations

2 years from the date of the accident

Dangerous Interstates

I-76, I-78, I-80

High-Risk Cities

Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Allentown

Recent Truck Accidents in Pennsylvania

Breaking News Jun 2, 2026 Harrisburg, PA

Multi-Truck Pileup on Pennsylvania Turnpike Injures 8, Closes I-76

A chain-reaction crash involving four commercial trucks on the Pennsylvania Turnpike injured eight people and closed I-76 for seven hours.

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Weather May 29, 2026 Clearfield, PA

Icy I-80 Causes Jackknife Crash, Traps Motorists for Hours

A semi truck jackknifed on icy I-80 in central Pennsylvania, blocking all lanes and trapping dozens of motorists in freezing conditions.

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Legal May 22, 2026 Philadelphia, PA

Philadelphia Jury Awards $12M in Truck Accident Wrongful Death Case

A Philadelphia jury awarded $12 million to the family of a woman killed when a commercial truck ran a red light, finding the carrier liable for negligent hiring.

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Did You Know?

The Pennsylvania Turnpike is one of the oldest and most heavily traveled commercial trucking corridors in the Northeast.

Most Dangerous Roads in Pennsylvania

I-76

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I-78

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I-80

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I-81

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I-95

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Pennsylvania Truck Accident Law

Pennsylvania follows a modified comparative fault rule — you can recover if you are less than 51% at fault. Pennsylvania also has a choice no-fault/tort system for auto insurance that affects truck accident claims.

Statute of Limitations

2 years from the date of the accident

Don't wait — evidence disappears and deadlines are strict.

After a Truck Accident in PA

1Call 911 and get medical attention immediately
2Document the scene — photos, truck number, company name
3Get contact info from all witnesses
4Do not speak to the trucking company's insurance
5Contact a truck accident attorney before signing anything

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