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How does the Pennsylvania Turnpike ensure safety for travelers?
The Pennsylvania Turnpike is committed to making travel safer for our customers and empowering them to stay informed.
- 24/7 Assistance: Anyone with a cellular phone traveling the Pennsylvania Turnpike can dial *11 or call 1-800-332-3880f or roadway assistance. This includes reporting crashes or other roadway incidents and emergencies along the Pennsylvania Turnpike.
- Traffic Engineering and Operations: The Pennsylvania Turnpike maintains a 24/7, 365 days a year Traffic Operations Center. It serves as the hub of all communications and continuously monitors Pennsylvania Turnpike activities via an extensive radio system.
- GEICO Safety Patrol: The GEICO Safety Patrol includes a fleet of dedicated Pennsylvania Turnpike personnel who report to the scene, provide traffic control and can request first responder services for drivers on the Pennsylvania Turnpike 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
We also partner with 511PA to help keep travelers safe. 511PA is a statewide travel information service that provides reliable traffic, construction, weather, and transit information to travelers.
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How does the Pennsylvania Turnpike ensure safety for travelers?
The Pennsylvania Turnpike is committed to making travel safer for our customers and empowering them to stay informed.
- 24/7 Assistance: Anyone with a cellular phone traveling the Pennsylvania Turnpike can dial *11 or call 1-800-332-3880f or roadway assistance. This includes reporting crashes or other roadway incidents and emergencies along the Pennsylvania Turnpike.
- Traffic Engineering and Operations: The Pennsylvania Turnpike maintains a 24/7, 365 days a year Traffic Operations Center. It serves as the hub of all communications and continuously monitors Pennsylvania Turnpike activities via an extensive radio system.
- GEICO Safety Patrol: The GEICO Safety Patrol includes a fleet of dedicated Pennsylvania Turnpike personnel who report to the scene, provide traffic control and can request first responder services for drivers on the Pennsylvania Turnpike 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
We also partner with 511PA to help keep travelers safe. 511PA is a statewide travel information service that provides reliable traffic, construction, weather, and transit information to travelers.
- About Us FAQs - General