Today’s blog is about trucking accidents – why they’re so deadly, the most common types of accidents, and tips for preventing them when you’re behind the wheel.
Accidents happen, but what percentage of accidents are caused by trucks? We’ve all experienced a traffic slowdown where multiple lanes are closed while police and emergency medical services work to clear an accident scene. Often, big rigs are involved in those accidents, whether they caused it or were hit by another vehicle. It can be hard to tell what’s happened while driving by. But did you know that accident statistics are available? Multiple, reliable sources provide information, including the percentage of accidents caused by trucks and how many deaths there were. The National Safety Council, the Insurance Institute
You might assume that a truck accident and a car accident are quite similar; however, truck accidents pose a much greater threat to U.S. roads. A variety of factors distinguish a truck and a car accident from common causes to liability. Today, we’re taking a closer look at these differences and how they play into truck accidents. Causes of Truck Accidents The causes of truck accidents often parallel that of car accidents; however, some factors differentiate the two: Truck braking capability – According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), Loaded tractor-trailers take 20-40 percent farther than
You may assume accidents involving large commercial vehicles only occur on city interstates; however, most truck accidents occur on rural roads. Though the fast speeds and traffic congestion on highways might suggest a greater risk of a mishap, only 33% of large truck crashes in 2018 happened on interstates and freeways. Why Do Most Truck Accidents Occur on Rural Roads? In 2018, 52% of deaths in truck accidents occurred on roads other than interstates and freeways. Why is this so? Drivers Are More Attentive in Highly Populated Areas While inside city limits, truck drivers generally reduce their speeds
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,
Commercial trucks, such as delivery trucks and big rigs, present tremendous dangers on the road to smaller cars and their passengers. Truck drivers must be aware of the potential harm their unwieldy vehicles can cause, and other drivers need to be hyper-vigilant around their presence. Car accidents that are minor when they relate to small cars can result in severe injury or even death when an 18-wheeler is involved. Keep on reading to learn more about the most common causes of truck accidents. 1. Fatigue The most common cause of truck accidents is fatigue because most truck drivers
Truck accidents can be caused by any number of factors. Pinpointing the cause of the accident can help establish liability and give a victim legal grounds for making a claim for reimbursement. When brake problems contribute to truck accidents, we will work with an accident reconstruction expert that can determine how brake failure or any other type of problem with brakes played a role in causing the accident. At Flickinger • Boulton • Robson • Weeks in Provo, UT, we frequently rely upon expert testimony when developing personal injury claims. We are also familiar with the rules of civil procedure
All auto accidents have the capacity to be dangerous and claim innocent lives; however, none are as inherently dangerous as accidents involving 18-wheelers and other large commercial trucks. When passengers of cars, pickup trucks, vans, and SUVs, not to mention motorcyclists, bicyclists, and pedestrians, collide with large trucks, the trucker is far less likely to be killed. In fact, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation, 2,485 passenger vehicle occupants were killed in collisions with large trucks in 2014, accounting for 68 percent of the overall deaths in these collisions, while 531 motorcyclists, bicyclists, and pedestrians were killed,
Driving fatigue is a psychological and physiological event that can affect any driver. The impact of fatigue can cause strain on the vehicle’s driver and creates a potential for a motor vehicle accident, which can cause injury to the driver and other vehicles on the road. The risks associated with driver fatigue have a large impact on motor vehicle accidents in the United States. A recent study by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration claims fatigue or sleep related collisions cause 56,000 accidents per year, which cause 40,000 injuries and 1,550 deaths. Fatigue can also increase the likeliness of a
Commercial vehicles such as buses and large trucks are regulated by the federal government to ensure the safety of those who travel in them and those who share the road with them. However, a new report revealed that the federal agency charged with the task of inspecting commercial carriers is not meeting its duties. On November 7, 2013, the National Transportation Safety Board announced the results of its investigation into the effectiveness of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s oversight of motor carrier operations in the U.S. and called for improvements. Missed Warning Signs The NTSB launched its
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