Preventing truck accidents

Why are truck crash fatalities elevated?

Traffic fatalities appear to be on the rise among large trucks — at least compared to pre-pandemic numbers.

According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s Crash Statistics Summary, which reflects data from the Motor Carrier Management Information System, during calendar year 2019, the last year pre-pandemic, there were 5,082 fatalities as a result of crashes across the country involving large trucks. That number dropped slightly in 2020 to 4,988 then concerningly spiked in 2021...

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Safety expert reflects on emotional toll of truck accident

One mistake behind the wheel can lead to devastating consequences to you and those around you. 

Semi truck accidents are unfortunately a common occurrence on our nation’s highways. Many drivers won’t admit it, but it’s easy for those who have managed to evade these harrowing events to lull themselves into the “It’ll never happen to me” mindset.

The truth: Many victims of traumatic accidents feel similarly right up until the moment of impact. Drivers able to walk away with their lives and no one...

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