Claim for Damages

PA Turnpike Commission Claim For Damages

If you have experienced an injury or damage to your vehicle or property, for which you believe the PA Turnpike Commission is responsible, and would like to submit a claim, please complete the form below.

If you have questions before contacting the Risk Management Department please review the Liability Claim Frequently Asked Questions section located at the bottom of this page. If you find you still have questions about filing a claim after reviewing the FAQs please use the contact information below to contact our support services.

Potholes

You have the right to file a claim for damages to your vehicle as the result of hitting a pothole on the PA Turnpike. Please be aware that the Commission is required to investigate and decide claims in accordance with the Sovereign Immunity Laws, PA C.S.A. Title 42 § 8522. Exception to Sovereign Immunity (b)5. Potholes and other dangerous conditions, which specifically prohibits the payment of a property damage claims caused by potholes, sinkholes, and/or similar conditions created by natural elements.

The Commission is bound by the provisions of PA C.S.A. Title 42 § 8522 and is required to deny the claim.

Claim for Damages Form

NOTE:

Any person who knowingly and with intent to defraud any insurance company or other person files an application for insurance or statement of claim containing any materially false information or conceals for the purpose of misleading, information concerning any fact material thereto commits a fraudulent insurance act, which is a crime and subjects such person to criminal and civil penalties.