How Many Accidents Involve Trucks
December 16, 2019
Road crashes are expected to become the fifth leading cause of death in the U.S. by 2030. Among road-related deaths in 2017, 4,657 of them were caused by trucks, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation. Small cars don’t stand a chance against 18-wheelers, coal trucks, cement trucks, and other large trucks. Continue reading to learn more about truck accidents. General Truck Accident Statistics Two-vehicle accidents accounted for 63 percent of all truck accidents, according to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. Although most truck collisions have more than one contributing factor, vehicle failure, overcompensating while steering, tailgating,