Are Truck Accidents More Dangerous than Car Accidents?
Any type of accident involving a vehicle is dangerous–but are truck accidents more dangerous than car accidents? The answer is yes, and there are several reasons why. In addition to the higher level of danger, truck accidents are also more complicated. The Size and Weight of a Vehicle It’s not hard to imagine how devastating a truck accident can be when you think about the sheer size of the truck. A semi-truck can weigh up to 80,000 pounds and measure 70 to 80 feet long. Some semi-trucks are even bigger. They require oversize or overweight permits to be