ALLENTOWN PA TRUCK ACCIDENTS
 Every year 500,000 large trucks are involved in accidents.  Because of these accidents, 5,000 people are killed and 150,000 people are injured every year. Almost 80% of all accidents involving a large truck result in injury to the other driver.  Because tractor trailers can weigh in excess of 9,000 pounds many of these injuries can be very serious. In 2023, Lehigh County (including Allentown) recorded a total of 110,382 crashes statewide, with truck-related accidents encompassing a significant portion—6,685 involving heavy trucks, resulting in 138 fatalities across Pennsylvania. More specifically, the state saw ~7,522 tractor-trailer collisions in 2022, with 110 fatalities tied to these incidents.

While these are statewide figures, Lehigh County’s truck crash rate generally mirrors state trends, as I‑78 carries heavy truck traffic through Allentown (over 24% of all U.S. trucks annually). pa.gov.

Local Hazard Zones & Notable Incidents

Route 22 / Route 191 Interchange and Route 309 & Tilghman in Allentown are high-incident zones, with tens of crashes annually involving commercial vehicles, though local breakdown into trucks vs. cars isn't specified

During Summer 2024, Lehigh Valley experienced a spike in accident severity—including several truck-involved collisions—driven by increased travel and congestion with crashes in areas like Allentown, Bethlehem & Easton. lehighvalleynews.com

State Comparisons & Severity

Heavy trucks account for around 6% of all crashes but a disproportionately large share of fatalities: in 2023, 6,685 truck crashes led to 138 deaths, a fatality rate higher than for passenger cars.

Major contributing factors to truck accidents:

Driver fatigue, especially on long haul corridors like I‑78 through the Allentown, Bethlehem and Easton areas.
Distracted or impaired driving under delivery time pressure.
Mechanical failures—notably brakes, tires, cargo securement. If you were involved in an Allentown PA truck accident or Lehigh County truck accident, it is important to protect your legal rights.  Review the "10 Rules to follow if you are in an accident" instructions provided.  Then call an Allentown PA truck injury lawyer and Allentown PA Truck Accident attorney whose firm handles Lehigh County truck accident cases with injuries.

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