Terrible Price Of Truck Accidents

We all know that the roads can be dangerous. Each and every one of us has a responsibility to be alert and aware when travelling on the highways. However, when you actually look at the numbers, it is somewhat shocking how many auto accidents there are each and every year.

Truck accidents (or semi-trailer accidents) are particularly concerning. According to the United States Department of Transportation, there are over 500,000 truck accidents each year. These accidents result in over 5,000 fatalities every year. Most truck accidents occur in rural areas and on the weekends, and statistics show they are mostly caused by:

• • Driver fatigue.
• • Driving while under the influence.
• • Lack of training.
• • Reckless driving.
• • Vehicle equipment failures, such as tire blowouts.
• • Failure to obey traffic laws, like going through stop signs or not using turn signals.
• • Weather conditions and poor road conditions.

Now, most truck drivers are hard working individuals who do there best to keep the road safe for everyone. However, there are some bad apples out there who overdrive conditions, drive when they are too tired, and simply aren’t careful enough. Due to the size and weight of trucks, truck crashes tend to cause more damage, greater injuries, and higher repair costs than most other types of auto accidents. A Honda Civic weighs less than 3,000 pounds, while a truck itself, with no cargo, weighs close to 20,000 pounds, and 80,000 pounds with cargo. A person in an accident with a truck just doesn’t stand a chance.

If you or someone you know has been injured in a truck accident, please contact us.