New Garden, PA (April 15, 2025) – Emergency crews were called to the scene of a two-vehicle crash Monday morning near the 290 block of Thompson Rd, close to the New Garden Farm Market. The crash, initially reported as a single-vehicle incident with entrapment, was later confirmed to involve a White Chevy box truck and a Blue SUV. The call came in around 9:44 a.m.
Medics and fire crews worked to assist those suffering from injuries after the collision. Although early dispatch notes indicated a person might be trapped, responders confirmed by 9:50 a.m. that there was no entrapment. EMS evaluated individuals on scene, and while the full extent of injuries is not yet known, at least one person was transported to a nearby medical facility for treatment.
Traffic was slowed in the area as responders worked to secure the crash site and clear the vehicles from the roadway. Police are currently investigating the circumstances that led to the collision.
Our thoughts are with the individuals involved, and we hope for a full recovery for those injured.
Delivery Vehicle Crashes and Suburban Roadway Safety in Chester County
Crashes involving commercial or delivery trucks—such as box trucks—are increasingly common in suburban areas like New Garden, where residential traffic mixes with commercial delivery routes. When larger vehicles collide with smaller passenger cars, the risk of injury rises significantly due to the size and weight disparity.
According to PennDOT, Chester County reported over 5,000 crashes in 2024, many occurring in rural or semi-rural townships. A growing number of those involved commercial vehicles making deliveries on narrow, shoulder-less roads like Thompson Rd.
Drivers in these areas are urged to exercise extra caution, especially near markets, residential driveways, and intersections where visibility may be limited. Road-sharing between passenger cars and commercial vehicles requires careful lane management, slower speeds, and reduced distractions.
For crash victims, medical care, legal assistance, and thorough incident documentation can all be vital steps in ensuring proper recovery and fair compensation—especially when commercial drivers or corporate-owned vehicles are involved.
If you or someone you know has been injured in a crash, reach out to Local Accident Reports for assistance.
