Three-Vehicle Crash on Route 61 in Pottsville Injures Two

Two people were injured following a three-vehicle crash late Wednesday morning in the city.

Scooter Rider Injured in Late-Night Crash on Route 61 in Pottsville

A Pottsville man was injured late Thursday night after an electric scooter was struck by a tractor-trailer on Route 61.

Tractor-Trailer Crash Knocks Down Power Lines, Closes Portion of Route 61 in Schuylkill Haven

A section of Route. 61 (Center Avenue) in Schuylkill Haven is temporarily closed after a tractor-trailer struck multiple utility poles Friday, bringing power lines down across the roadway.

Route 61 Traffic Shift Coming Next Week as Reconstruction Project Moves Forward

Drivers traveling through the Route 61 Reconstruction Project area between Frackville and St. Clair will see a major traffic shift beginning Monday, December 2, 2025.

Pottsville Man Injured After High-Speed Route 61 Crash Sends Vehicle Down 100-Foot Embankment

A Pottsville man was injured Friday morning after crashing his vehicle down a steep embankment along Route 61, according to Pottsville Police.

Court Filings Reveal Details on Woman's Erratic Driving Spree Along Route 61 and Route 81 in Schuylkill County

A woman identified as Jamie Marie Fowler, 28, who is considered a transient, faces a lengthy list of charges after allegedly causing a series of crashes and assaults that injured multiple people along Route 61 in Schuylkill County on Tuesday morning, November 11, 2025.

State Police Seek Witnesses, Video of Erratic Driving Incident on Route 61 and I-81

The Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville are asking the public for assistance following a dangerous driving incident that occurred Tuesday morning, November 11, 2025.

Shenandoah Man Killed, Passenger Injured in Route 61 Collision

A crash on Route 61 in Deer Lake claimed the life of a pedestrian and left another person seriously injured Sunday afternoon.

Tractor Trailer Crash Closes Route 61 Southbound near Pottsville

NORWEGIAN TOWNSHIP - A crash has closed Route 61 southbound near Pottsville on Monday morning.

Route 61 Closed near Orwigsburg for a Motor Vehicle Accident

A crash has closed Route 61 near Orwigsburg.

Motorcycle Crash on Route 61 in New Castle Township Sends Two to the Hospital

NEW CASTLE TOWNSHIP – Two people were injured Saturday evening following a motorcycle crash along Route 61 in New Castle Township.

Blasting Operations to Impact Route 61 "The Grade" Traffic Through Late September

SCHUYLKILL COUNTY. - The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) says that short-term traffic stoppages will be in place on Route 61 “The Grade” between Frackville and St. Clair for blasting operations starting next week.

Pennsylvania State Police Release Details on Tractor Trailer Crash That Closed "The Grade"

A New Jersey woman was injured earlier this month after the commercial vehicle she was driving overturned in a construction zone on Route 61 in Schuylkill County.

Trailer Rollover Closes Route 61/The Grade in Schuylkill County

A crash in Schuylkill County has closed Route 61 in both directions Wednesday afternoon between Frackville and St. Clair.

Driver Crashes into Utility Poles in Butler Township

No injuries were reported Saturday evening after a pickup truck crashed into multiple utility poles, knocking down wires.

One Injured in Rollover Crash on the Grade South of Frackville

One person was transported to the hospital after a crash on the Grade south of Frackville on Wednesday.

Traffic Alert: Overnight Lane Closures on Route 61 in Saint Clair for Utility Work

Motorists traveling on Route 61 through the Saint Clair area should plan for minor delays tonight due to overnight utility work.

Tamaqua Woman Crashes Truck on Route 61, Jumps into Schuylkill River in Attempt to Flee Scene

A dramatic scene unfolded Friday afternoon along Route 61 near the Appalachian National Scenic Trail bridge in Port Clinton Borough, Schuylkill County, after a woman fled the scene of a vehicle crash by jumping into the Schuylkill River.

UPDATE: Frackville Man Dies in Police Pursuit Crash on Route 61

A fatal crash occurred Saturday afternoon on Route 61 near Seven Stars Road in North Manheim Township, Schuylkill County, following a vehicle pursuit with the Pennsylvania State Police.

Schuylkill County Coroner Called to Crash on Route 61 near Cressona

The Schuylkill County Coroner's office has been called to a multi-vehicle accident on Route 61 near Cressona.