Large truck accidents can occur in similar ways as passenger car accidents, but the end result tends to be far more horrific. Unfortunately, tractor-trailer accidents happen every day, and the vast majority are caused by passenger car drivers. Keep reading to learn more facts about truck accidents. #1 – One person is injured or killed every 15 minutes...
The “no-zones,” or blind spots, on commercial trucks are much larger than you might think. While your passenger car likely has a few blind spots, they are nothing like the blind spots tractor-trailer drivers have to deal with. Tractor-Trailers Have No-Zones on All Sides In order to see in your vehicle’s blind spots, you probably...
Driving around semi-trucks is much different from sharing the road with standard-sized cars. Truck drivers are professionally trained, but those who drive alongside them need to take special care. Over 250,000 occur between passenger cars and 18-wheelers each year, with standard-sized vehicle drivers contributing to over 70% of the crashes. It could save your life...
How to Stay Safe Sharing the Road with Tractor Trailers There are a couple of different aspects to keep in mind while sharing the roads with tractor-trailers. Below are some tips to keep top of mind when driving. Do Not Follow Closely- Trucks need more time and distance to stop. Do not follow a tractor-trailer too...
While auto vehicles bring with them an inherent risk due to their size and weight, trucks, and tractor-trailers carry an even greater risk. In 2017, 72 percent of people killed in large-truck crashes were occupants of other vehicles. This was up 9 percent from 2016. The average passenger vehicle weighs about 2.5 tons, while the average commercial...
