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Driving any type of vehicle comes with many risks, but the risks are far more severe when driving a truck. Trucks weigh more than cars, which adds great severity to crashes involving trucks. On average, trucks often weigh 20 to 30 times more than passenger cars. Trucks are also higher off the ground, which also generates more severity to crashes when they do happen. While there may be more car crashes compared to truck crashes, the damage caused from truck crashes tend to be more severe.
Let’s look at some data based on an analysis from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS):
According to CDL Knowledge, 415,000 crashes involved large trucks in 2015. Of those 415,000 crashes, 4,050 of those were fatal, an overwhelming increase compared to a decade earlier. What can we do to decrease the rate of truck-related crashes from happening? Here are some key tips for both truck and car drivers:
With more and more trucks on the road, it is always important to stay weary of your surroundings and know what to do while approaching one. If you or a loved one has been the victim of a truck-related crash, contact our team of attorneys at Scartelli Olszewski, P.C. for a free consultation today.
Sources:
Truck Driving Tips: 10 Ways to Keep You Safe on the Road
Truck Accident Statistics In The US