Commercial truck crashes are rising, leading to an increase in injuries and fatalities. Several factors contribute to this trend, impacting both drivers and road safety. Identifying these factors is necessary for implementing effective measures to mitigate the risks...
Truck Accidents
Why truck underride crashes are so dangerous and deadly
Truck underride crashes pose a significant threat on the roads due to their severe consequences and high fatality rates. These collisions occur when a smaller vehicle slides underneath the rear or side of a large truck. Several factors contribute to the severity of...
How can drivers reduce the risk of a crash with a semi-truck?
18-wheelers or semi-trucks are large and very efficient vehicles that transport consumer goods and raw materials across the United States. They are a very cost-effective solution for transporting goods and materials. Unfortunately, they are also a very serious hazard...
Common “Hours of Service” violations leading to truck accidents
Truck drivers often take on grueling and prolonged hours behind the wheel, making them prone to fatigue. In effect, the exhaustion can impair their ability to make sound decisions and slow down their reaction time. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention...
The negligence of overloading trucks and its threat to road safety
For transport and logistics companies, loading several cargoes in trucks, even beyond the allowed weight, may be efficient for their business since it means fewer trips for them. Unfortunately, this practice can lead to serious consequences, the top one being road...
Understanding how vicarious liability works in truck accidents
A truck accident may literally and figuratively catapult you into a lethal situation. According to recent data from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, of 39,508 motor vehicle crashes in 2021, there were 42,939 fatalities. Per 100,000 population, Mississippi’s...
Why even slow-speed truck crashes have a high risk of fatality
Fortunately, not all motor vehicle accidents lead to serious injuries. Some crashes are minor fender benders that occur when two vehicles traveling at relatively low speeds collide. Lower traveling speeds mean less momentum than high-speed crashes, thus reducing the...
Why are underride accidents so dangerous?
When looking at truck accidents, you’ll find a portion of them every year that qualify as underride accidents. This is when a car or a small vehicle collides with the truck’s trailer in such a way that it can fit at least partially underneath the trailer. In fact, if...
The catastrophic danger of a tanker truck accident
Tanker trucks are seen on interstates around the country each day. These very large trucks transport gasoline, milk, and other liquids. The truckers who drive them have some very special considerations to think about when they’re on the road. Truckers must put safety...
The holidays can lead to truck drivers breaking important rules
The holidays come with fancy meals and gift-giving traditions, which cause increased risk while you are out on the road. In addition to drunk drivers and winter weather, there will also be more commercial traffic. People ordering gifts directly to their houses forces...