When trucks get into crashes with passenger vehicles, the likelihood is that someone is going to get hurt. Large vehicles crush smaller ones, so the victims inside could be hurt worse than in other kinds of collisions. More than one out of three truck drivers have...
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Truck Accidents
Common factors in large truck accidents
Operating a large truck takes more skill and concentration than driving a passenger vehicle. Their sheer size and weight present increase risk for crashes and injuries. There are common factors related to accidents involving large trucks. Some are due to other drivers...
Will relaxed hours of service cause more truck accidents?
The link between fatigue and truck accidents was established a long time ago, which is why the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration instituted rules requiring truck drivers to take mandatory rest periods and not drive more than a certain number of hours per...
More caffeine means more alert truck drivers, doesn’t it?
It may not seem unusual to have an extra cup of coffee or two when you are tired and know you are going to have a long day. You probably try not to make a habit of it, however, since you know that too much caffeine could do more harm than good. However, not everyone...
3 smart ways to stay safe when driving close to big commercial trucks
Certain universal rules help keep you safe at the wheel. Staying focused on the conditions around you, avoiding distractions and following all traffic laws, including the requirement to signal your turns, can reduce your potential risk for a crash. However, certain...
Sarver Road crash downs lines, leads to airlift for 1 victim
When large trucks are around other vehicles, the drivers have to be extremely cautious. A large-truck collision could lead to serious injuries or deaths. That's why it's so unfortunate when semi-truck crashes happen. Smaller vehicles have little protection against the...
Underride guards need better standards
Because commercial trucks are so much larger than the average passenger car, accidents between the two can be devastating to car drivers and passengers. One of the worst types of accidents is the underride accident, where a passenger vehicle goes underneath a truck’s...
Semitruck crashes can cause financial devastation
Semitruck crashes are often very serious because the rig is so much larger and heavier than passenger vehicles. Unfortunately, the victims of these wrecks can face devastating injuries, some of them fatal. These victims can be greatly challenged by trying to get back...
Common causes of truck accidents in Pennsylvania
Truck safety is a challenge not only in Pennsylvania but across many other states. Even though trucks contribute immensely to the economy by facilitating the supply of commodities, driving alongside them has become dangerous. According to consumer notice, big trucks...