Multi-Car Wreck Snarls US 322 Traffic in Harrisburg

HARRISBURG, Pa. — A multi-car collision around 4:47 a.m. Tuesday disrupted traffic in both directions on U.S. Route 322 near the Paxton Street intersection in Harrisburg, according to 511PA data. The wreck, at the convergence of South 82nd Street and Grayson Road, reported possible injuries via online dispatch logs, though officials could not immediately confirm the extent.[1] The incident halted rush-hour flow on the key artery through Dauphin County, a vital route for workers heading into Pennsylvania's capital from eastern suburbs. 511PA urged motorists to avoid the area, projecting clearance shortly after 6 a.m. as emergency crews worked the scene.[1] No vehicle count or driver details were released Tuesday morning, and responding agencies including Harrisburg police had not issued a statement by midday. The crash adds to frequent backups on 322, a PennDOT-maintained highway prone to congestion amid ongoing regional construction.[1][3] PennDOT, which monitors state roadways like US 322, reported no broader alerts for the corridor as of Tuesday morning, but commuters in the Harrisburg metro were advised to check 511PA for real-time updates amid typical spring traffic patterns.[3]