Teen Injured in Rollover Crash on I-81 in Schuylkill County

A 17-year-old Ashland girl was flown to a hospital after her car overturned and traveled down an embankment along Interstate 81 on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, according to Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville.

I-81 Lane Restrictions Scheduled in Schuylkill County Sept. 28–Oct. 1

Motorists traveling on Interstate 81 in Schuylkill County may encounter daytime lane restrictions while PennDOT crews perform crack sealing, bridge repairs and litter removal from Monday, September 28, through Thursday, October 1, 2026.

Tractor-Trailer Driver Suffers Fractured Femur in I-81 Crash in Tremont Township

Firefighters freed a tractor-trailer driver whose legs were trapped following a crash on Interstate 81 South in Tremont Township early Wednesday, September 23, 2026. State police said the driver suffered a fractured femur.

Interstate 81 Closed for Tractor Trailer Crash in Schuylkill County

SCHUYLKILL COUNTY — Interstate 81 southbound is closed at the Tremont Exit following a single-vehicle crash reportedly involving a tractor-trailer Wednesday morning.

PennDOT Crews to Conduct Pothole and Drainage Work in Schuylkill County

Motorists should prepare for daytime lane restrictions on Interstate 81 and Route 54 this week in Schuylkill County as PennDOT maintenance crews complete pothole patching and drainage work.

License Plate Reader Leads to Stolen Plate Charge Against Hazleton Man on Interstate 81

A Hazleton man is facing charges after Pennsylvania State Police say a license plate reader detected a stolen New Jersey registration plate on Interstate 81 in Schuylkill County.

Lawsuit Filed Over I-81 Crash That Killed Pennsylvania State Trooper Michael Pahira Jr.

The family of Pennsylvania State Trooper Michael Pahira Jr. has filed a federal wrongful death lawsuit against the truck driver charged in his death, the trucking company involved, and a freight broker, alleging a series of safety failures contributed to the fatal July crash along Interstate 81 in Schuylkill County.

Lane Restrictions Scheduled on Interstate 81 in Schuylkill County

Motorists traveling on Interstate 81 in Schuylkill County should prepare for several daytime lane restrictions as crews complete pothole patching and barrier repairs.

Truck Driver Ordered to Stand Trial in I-81 Crash That Killed State Trooper Michael Pahira

A Massachusetts tractor-trailer driver accused of causing the crash that killed Pennsylvania State Trooper Michael E. Pahira Jr. will stand trial following a preliminary hearing Wednesday.

COLD CASE: More Than 23 Years Later, State Police Seek Tips in Schuylkill County Murder

More than 23 years after a Philadelphia-area woman was found dead in a wooded area of Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania State Police are again asking the public for help finding the person responsible for her death.

Interstate 81 Northbound Remains Closed in Southern Schuylkill County After Early Morning Tractor Trailer Rollover

As of 10:00am, Interstate 81 Northbound remains closed Tuesday morning after an early morning crash.

Interstate 81 Reopens After Multiple Overnight Tractor-Trailer Crashes Near Pine Grove

Interstate 81 reopened late Wednesday morning after multiple tractor-trailer crashes closed the southbound lanes overnight near Pine Grove.

Interstate 81 Southbound Closed in Schuylkill County

Interstate 81 southbound is closed in Schuylkill County as of late Tuesday.

Schuylkill County Lawmakers Propose Naming Interstate 81 Exit 119 in Honor of Fallen Trooper Michael Pahira Jr.

Two Schuylkill County lawmakers are moving forward with legislation that would honor the memory and service of Pennsylvania State Police Trooper First Class Michael E. Pahira Jr. by renaming an Interstate 81 interchange in Schuylkill County.

Newly Filed Court Documents Detail Heroic Rescue Efforts Following Death of Trooper Michael Pahira

Newly filed court documents are providing a heartbreaking look at the moments following the crash that claimed the life of Pennsylvania State Police Trooper Michael E. Pahira, detailing the extraordinary efforts by construction workers, truck drivers, and fellow troopers who risked their own lives in an attempt to save him.

Interstate 81 Closed in Schuylkill County Due to Tractor Trailer Crash

 

A crash involving multiple tractor trailers has closed Interstate 81 southbound in Schuylkill County.

Interstate 81 Closed in Schuylkill County for a Tractor Trailer Fire

A tractor-trailer fire has closed Interstate 81 northbound in Schuylkill County Sunday afternoon.

One Killed Along Interstate 81 near the Luzerne County/Schuylkill County Line

A man was killed after being struck by a vehicle while outside his disabled vehicle along Interstate 81 in Hazle Township earlier Friday morning, according to Pennsylvania State Police at Hazleton.

PennDOT Announces Road Work on Route 61 and Interstate 81 in Schuylkill County This Week

Motorists traveling through Schuylkill County should be prepared for several PennDOT maintenance projects scheduled this week that could cause daytime traffic delays in the Pottsville, St. Clair, Mahanoy Township, and Butler Township areas.

Rolling Domestic on Interstate 81 in Schuylkill County Leads to Stalking Charges

A McAdoo man is locked up in Schuylkill County Prison after Pennsylvania State Police say he followed a woman along Interstate 81 and repeatedly attempted to strike her vehicle.