# Accidents on 322 in Pennsylvania > Last updated: 2026-11-10 Route 322 changes often from one section to the next, which is a major reason crashes on it can be serious. The highway narrows from a freeway to two lanes, passes farm driveways where traffic moves at 55 miles per hour, and fills with visitors heading to Hershey attractions. Marzzacco Injury Law handles Route 322 [car crash claims](https://www.klnivenlaw.com/harrisburg-car-accident-lawyer/), ranging from minor rear-end collisions to fatal head-on crashes. What Parts of Route 322 Are Most Dangerous? ------------------------------------------- Some short sections of Route 322 have a high number of crashes. Speed limits, lanes, and driveways change quickly, and drivers don't always adjust: - East Governor Road in Derry Township: This two-lane road carries Hershey Medical Center traffic past school roundabouts, so turning cars mix with fast-moving traffic. - The split with US 422 near Hummelstown: Drivers leaving the freeway quickly merge with local and park traffic. - The 22/322 stretch between Dauphin Borough and Clarks Ferry: With rock walls on one side and the river on the other, there's almost no room for error. - Horseshoe Pike through Campbelltown: Driveways, farm equipment, and cross streets interrupt a road that many people drive like a highway. The road changes faster than many drivers expect. West of Hummelstown, Route 322 feels like an expressway, but a few miles later, it becomes a two-lane country road. Many drivers don't slow down to match. How Do Busy Times Affect Accidents on 322 in Pennsylvania? ---------------------------------------------------------- Traffic on Route 322 depends more on local events than on the daily commute. Crashes often happen during busy times, such as: - Summer weekends at Hersheypark - Hockey games and concerts at the Giant Center - The antique car show in Hershey each October - Shift changes at the medical center - Holiday light displays in Derry Township in December Out-of-state drivers can make a claim more complicated. Visitors may brake suddenly for turns they don't know, and their insurance company may be located in another state. Deer Crashes and Your Own Coverage ---------------------------------- Deer crashes increase each fall near Dauphin Borough and the fields east of Hershey. Comprehensive coverage generally pays for damage from hitting an animal, and it isn't treated as an at-fault crash. Under [75 Pa.C.S. ยง 1711](https://www.legis.state.pa.us/WU01/LI/LI/CT/HTM/75/00.017.011.000..HTM), Pennsylvania auto policies also provide at least $5,000 in medical benefits, no matter what you hit. If you swerve to avoid a deer and hit a guardrail or another vehicle, your insurer will usually treat it as a collision claim. Why Injured Drivers Come to Our Firm ------------------------------------ Our attorneys recovered $2,150,000 for a young woman who was permanently injured by a teenage driver in Hershey. Before the lawsuit was filed, the insurance company refused to offer more than $600,000. Every case depends on its own facts. We prepare every case as if it will go to trial, which can push an insurance company to make a better offer. How Soon Should You Call About a 322 Crash? ------------------------------------------- Derry Township police respond to crashes in Hershey, while state troopers handle crashes on the freeway sections. That means records from one crash may be kept by two different agencies. Call Marzzacco Injury Law at (717) 231-1640 any time or schedule a free case review [online](https://www.klnivenlaw.com/contact-us/). Our attorneys will gather those records and handle the insurance companies for you.