Accidents on 83 in Pennsylvania

Interstate 83 runs from the Maryland line through York and up to Harrisburg. Crashes on this highway often happen at high speeds and can cause serious injuries. Marzzacco Injury Law handles vehicle accident claims for people hurt on I-83.

Common Types of Accidents on 83 in Pennsylvania

Heavy morning and evening traffic makes rear-end crashes the most common type of collision on I-83. Speeding and frequent lane changes cause many of the other crashes. Other common types of crashes include:

• Sideswipes during fast lane changes
• Tractor-trailer blind spot and underride collisions
• Rollovers on curved ramps
• Chain-reaction pileups after a first crash

Crashes on I-83 often cause serious injuries, such as herniated discs, spinal cord damage, and brain injuries with delayed symptoms.

Your compensation depends on how serious your injuries are and how they may affect you in the future. It commonly includes medical expenses, ongoing treatment, lost wages, property damage, and pain and suffering.

Where Do Crashes Happen Most Often on I-83?

Heavy traffic causes repeated crashes at the same interchanges. Narrow shoulders also leave drivers little room to avoid stopped traffic when brake lights suddenly appear. Common crash locations include:

• The Lemoyne interchange at the west end of the South Bridge
• The Front Street and Second Street ramps in Harrisburg
• Paxton Street through the 19th Street work area
• The Eisenhower Interchange, where Interstate 283 splits off
• Mount Rose Avenue and Queen Street in York

Many of these older entrance ramps weren’t built for today’s traffic, so slower vehicles often merge into traffic moving much faster. On the busy John Harris Memorial Bridge, one stalled car can cause sudden braking across the entire bridge.

How Does Construction Change the Risk on 83?

Construction zones on I-83 change often. The East Shore Section 3 project, part of the Capital Beltway work, has shifted lanes between the South Bridge and Paxton Street, added new overhead bridges at 19th and 29th Streets, and rebuilt the Cameron Street interchange. The lanes you drove last month may be different now.

Much of this work takes place between 9 p.m. and 6 a.m., so tired drivers may face new lane shifts at night. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) also uses speed cameras in active work zones under 75 Pa.C.S. § 3369.

These violations result in civil fines but no points on your license. However, this camera footage generally can’t be used in your injury claim. State law limits its use in court to the speeding violation itself.

Our lawyers move quickly to collect evidence that can be used in your case, such as:

• The construction contractor’s traffic control plan
• PennDOT lane-closure records
• 911 recordings
• Dashcam footage from nearby drivers

Insurance companies take claims more seriously when the evidence is strong. Our attorneys gather that evidence early, so any settlement offer is based on what actually happened, not on what an adjuster assumes.

Free Case Review for I-83 Crash Victims

Marzzacco Injury Law has more than 120 years of combined experience helping people injured in crashes on Pennsylvania highways. Our top-rated, award-winning attorneys answer calls day or night. Call (717) 231-1640 or request a free case review online. Our attorneys will explain your options before you commit to anything.