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Pickup Truck Crashes into Utility Pole — Greenwood Ave at Northampton St Closed

Traffic advisory: avoid Greenwood Ave at Northampton St; expect delays as crews clear downed lines.

Published Aug 12, 2026, 5:42 PM EDT | Lehigh Crimewatch

The Palmer Township Police Department warns motorists to avoid the intersection of Greenwood Ave at Northampton St after a pickup truck struck a utility pole and brought down power lines onto the roadway. The intersection is expected to remain closed for an extended period while utility crews respond, and traffic is being detoured onto surrounding streets. Expect delays in the area.