Car Accidents in Scranton, PA: Police Reports and Crash Data
Key crash statistics, high-risk roads, and accident report resources in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania.
I-84 starts just next door in Dunmore and heads east toward New York. Just north of downtown, US 11 turns into the North Scranton Expressway, and the Biden Expressway brings drivers in from I-81. Each day, around 10,000 vehicles pass through the intersection at Lackawanna Avenue and the Biden Expressway. PennDOT has ongoing construction on the roads and ramps where I-81 meets I-84, and that work is expected to last through 2031.
Depending on where a crash happens, whether it is out on the interstate or on a city street, a different police agency will respond and handle your report.
Reporting a Crash in Scranton, PA
The Scranton Police Department investigates crashes inside the city. Crashes on I-81 and the other nearby interstates may be handled by the Pennsylvania State Police, whose Troop R covers Lackawanna County.
A Scranton police accident report costs $15 and becomes available once a supervisor approves it. Buy it from the department’s Records Division or online through the “Request a Copy of Incident & Auto Accident Report” link on the city’s police services page. Police headquarters is at 100 South Washington Avenue.
State Police reports use form SP 7-0015. The fee is $22, paid by money order or certified check to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and reports are available 15 days after the crash. Mail the form to the PSP Crash Reports Unit, 1800 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, or apply online through the State Police crash report portal, which approves or denies requests within seven business days. Only people involved, their attorneys or insurers, and involved government agencies can get a copy.
If police did not investigate a crash in which someone was hurt or killed, or a vehicle had to be towed, Pennsylvania requires each driver to file a Driver’s Accident Report, form AA-600, with PennDOT within five days.
Not sure which agency holds your report? We can help you find out. Our Pennsylvania accident resources cover the rest of the state.
Crash Totals for Lackawanna County
| Measure | Figure | Years | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes in Lackawanna County | 11,761 | 2019 to 2023 | Lackawanna County, Safe Streets planning release |
| People killed | 87 | 2019 to 2023 | Lackawanna County, Safe Streets planning release |
| People seriously injured | 312 | 2019 to 2023 | Lackawanna County, Safe Streets planning release |
These figures cover all of Lackawanna County. PennDOT’s online Crash Information Tool can filter crashes by municipality, but we could not find a published Scranton-only total. The county reports that about a quarter of its fatal crashes involve someone walking or biking.
Where Scranton Crash Victims Are Treated
Geisinger Community Medical Center at 1800 Mulberry Street is Lackawanna County’s only trauma center, a Level II, according to the Pennsylvania Trauma Systems Foundation.
Regional Hospital of Scranton, where Commonwealth Health consolidated its Scranton emergency rooms in 2026, holds no trauma designation. The nearest Level I is Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center in Luzerne County, near Wilkes-Barre.
Questions About Scranton Crash Reports
How do I get a Scranton police accident report?
Scranton police accident reports cost $15. They are available after a supervisor approves the report, either from the department’s Records Division or online through the report request link on the city’s police services page.
How do I get a Pennsylvania State Police crash report?
File form SP 7-0015 by mail with a $22 money order or certified check, or apply online through the State Police crash report portal. Reports are available 15 days after the crash, and only people involved, their attorneys, insurers, and involved agencies can request one.
Where is the nearest trauma center to Scranton?
Geisinger Community Medical Center on Mulberry Street in Scranton is a Level II trauma center, the only one in Lackawanna County. The nearest Level I is Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center in Luzerne County, near Wilkes-Barre.
Lackawanna County Accident Reports on Local Accident Reports
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Fatal Pedestrian Crash on Rte 307 in Scranton, PA
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Injuries Reported in 5-Car Crash on N Main Ave in Scranton, PA
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Injuries Reported in 3-Car Crash on N Everett Ave in Scranton, PA
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Patient Evaluated After Two-Car Crash on Main St in Dickson City, PA
Pedestrian Accident
Pedestrian Hurt in Collision at Jefferson Ave and Linden St in Scranton, PA
At Local Accident Reports, we cover crashes in all fifty states. But that’s not all; we also report the latest crashes county by county. Our goal is to give drivers and other road users reliable, up-to-date crash information for any location they’re interested in.
Here you can find some of the most recent crashes in Lackawanna County, which covers Scranton along with Dunmore, Dickson City, and Old Forge. Recent city reports include a five-car crash on North Main Avenue and a two-car crash at Keyser Avenue. The full archive is at Lackawanna County accident news.
Scranton is not alone when it comes to frequent crash activity in the Keystone State. High-crash roads across Pennsylvania follow similar patterns, and recent accident alerts follow new crashes as they are reported.
Local Accident Reports compiles this information from public agency sources and published reports for general reference. It is not legal advice and is not an official police record. Fees, forms and deadlines change, so confirm with the agency before you send a request. Last updated October 2026.