Pennsylvania Auto Accident Statistics

Auto accidents in Pennsylvania occur every day. During the period from 2002 to 2006, there were between 128,342 and 140,207 auto accidents each year. Fortunately, the majority of these car accidents do not cause injuries or fatalities. Still, about 1,500 people die and 100,000 are injured annually in Pennsylvania auto accidents.

Annual Fatal/Injury Statistics

The following statistics are published in the 2006 Pennsylvania Crash Facts and Statistics booklet, published by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation.

Fatal and Injury Accidents - 2002 - 2006
Year	Fatal Accidents	Injury Accidents
2002	1,618	109,900
2003	1,577	106,372
2004	1,490	105,222
2005	1,616	100,381
2006	1,525	96,597

The Cost of Auto Accidents

Auto accidents in Pennsylvania cost victims and their families millions of dollars every year due to property damage, medical bills, funeral costs, loss of income, and other losses. The Pennsylvania DoT estimates that auto accidents cost the state more than 11 billion dollars in 2006.

Auto Accident Costs in 2006
Occurrence and Injury Type	Avg. Cost Per Occurrence	Total Cost
1,525 Deaths	$3,043,560	$4,641,429,000
4,200 major injuries	$1,114,764	$4,682,008,800
16,514 Moderate Injuries	$74,550	$1,231,118,700
52,740 Minor Injuries	$5,853	$308,687,220
58,603 Crashes - Property Damage Only	$2,341	$137,189,623
23,143 Unknown Injuries	$5,853	$135,455,979
Total: $11,135,889,322

Auto Defects and Car Accidents

Vehicle defects and cars that are not properly maintained can lead to auto accidents. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation determined that 2,613 crashes were caused by vehicle defects in 2006.

Vehicle Defects and Crashes in 2006
Vehicle Defect	Crashes
Tire/Wheel-Related	900
Brake-Related	761
Total Steering System Failure	317
Power Train Failure	294
Unsecure/Shifted Trailer Load	109
Suspension	81
Body/Doors/Hood, Etc.	26
Dirty/Frosty Windshield	25
Other Known Defects	100

Damages in Auto Accident Cases

Car accidents can cause thousands of dollars worth of property damage, in addition to causing serious injuries. When a person is injured in a car crash, it can result in high medical and hospital bills, loss of wages, and severe pain and suffering for the victims and their families. You may be eligible for compensation for your injuries and damage to your car if the accident was caused by another person's negligence. Other distracted drivers, poor road conditions, and defective car parts can cause auto accidents. The party responsible for the accident can be held accountable for their actions if you file a lawsuit and prove liability.

Consult a Car Accident Attorney

If you or a loved one has been injured in an auto accident, contact a car crash attorney as soon as possible. An auto accident attorney can review your claim and determine if you have a viable case.