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There are many truck accident facts to remember. If you’ve ever been in a crash, you know that not every truck accident is the driver’s fault. This article covers Big rigs, Tractor trailers, Sideswipe accidents, and driver fatigue. We’ve also discussed why truckers can be so tired. It’s important to keep these facts in mind to help protect yourself in case of a crash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Did you know that one out of every nine road accidents involves a tractor trailer? Truck accident statistics<\/a> are grim. That means that one out of every five truck accidents will result in the death of at least one person? That’s quite a high number, especially considering that ninety percent of these crashes involve the occupants of other vehicles. Most fatal truck accidents are straight-line collisions, and nearly half of them happen during the daytime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n While most truck accidents are caused by driver error, the FMCSA records a number of other factors that contribute to collisions involving large trucks. For example, improperly attached trailers increase the risk of jackknifing. In addition, faulty road designs and weather conditions may contribute to large-truck accidents. Failure to comply with the law may result in personal injury lawsuits. So, it’s important to understand truck accident facts to make better decisions regarding your safety on the road.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sideswipe accidents are common, but the causes of these collisions are often not clear. Whether the truck driver was at fault or not, the crash leaves a trail of destruction. In almost all cases, the driver and passengers of the vehicle involved are injured, and the victims may suffer broken ribs, collarbones, arms and legs. Head trauma, concussions, back injuries, amputations, and even death are common injuries. Some victims may even be ejected from the vehicle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A recent study identified driver fatigue as a contributing factor in 31 percent of fatal crashes. Although other factors could have also contributed, driver fatigue remained the leading factor. In a recent study, the National Transportation Safety Board<\/a> (NTSB) looked at crash reports from a sample of more than a quarter million crashes in the U.S. This study highlights the importance of rest and avoiding driver fatigue as contributing factors in crashes.<\/p>\n\n\n\nBig rigs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Sideswipe accidents<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Driver fatigue<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Right-hand turns<\/h2>\n\n\n\n