Big Truck Accident Statistics
According to the NHTSA and reported by Trucker, big truck accidents in 2017 resulting in death were at the highest level since 2007, and up over 8% from 2016. The highest percentage of increase in accidents were pedestrian deaths, which rose by 9%. Drunk-driving, speeding, unbelted, and motorcycle accident related deaths from big truck accidents also rose in 2017.
The FMCSA reports that there were 119,000 injury crashes in 2016 involving large trucks or buses. It states that from 2009 till 2015 the number of crashes rose 62% to a total of 97,000. Over the past reporting year, the number of crashes for large trucks or buses rose by more than 20% in just one year.
These statistics are staggering and scary. They represent a real fear that most folks have when driving next to or near a semi-truck. Those huge commercial big rigs seem almost immune to damage while smaller passenger cars can be devastated with a simple impact. Although most big truck drivers are skilled professionals that take serious care and pride in their driving ability, accidents still happen.
What are the common cause of a T-Bone or commercial semi-truck accidents
- Running a red light
- Distracted driving – Texting or Calling
- Failing to yield
- Making wide turns
- Driving while intoxicated or otherwise impaired
- Bad Weather
- Not breaking in time
Common injuries in a commercial truck or t-bone accident
- Bone Fracture
- Whip-lash
- Hip and Shoulder displacement
- Brain Injury
- Ear damage and/or hearing loss
- Death
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