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Maryland experienced a six percent increase in traffic accident fatalities from 2005 to 2006; there were 614 fatalities in 2005, and 651 people were killed in 2006. Drivers experienced the highest percentage of fatalities, at an alarming 66 percent rate. From there, the passenger fatality rate was 18 percent and pedestrians were at almost 15 percent, which is relatively high in comparison to other states. Speed was to blame in most of these fatal car accidents, and most accidents (44 percent) occurred between two or more motor vehicles.

Additional statistics include that over 60 percent of those killed in Maryland were less than 45 years old. The number of people killed in alcohol-related accidents totaled 268 people or roughly 40 percent of all traffic fatalities. July was the month with the most reported fatalities at 63 deaths, and the highest percentage of fatal accidents in Maryland occurred on Saturdays, with Sundays following closely behind.

Maryland Large Truck Accident Statistics (2006)

Maryland had 1,978 large truck accidents in 2006, fifty-nine of which involved fatalities. Of the 59 fatal accidents, 60 people were killed. Additionally, there were 1,919 non-fatal large truck accidents, 907 of which involved injuries. Of the 907 accidents, 1,229 injuries resulted. The majority of said accidents occurred on interstate and state highways.

Maryland Bus Accident Statistics (2006)

Maryland saw a total of 264 bus accidents in 2006. Of these accidents, seven were fatal accidents, and 257 bus accidents were non-fatal — 169 of which involved injuries. Of all Maryland bus accidents in 2006, seven people were killed and 287 injuries resulted.

Truck Accident Lawyers

Because large truck accidents are on the rise, and it is already estimated that someone is either killed or injured in a large truck accident every 20 minutes. The federal government has created the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR), which are the laws that govern the trucking industry. When the Fmcsrs are not followed, accidents often result.

An experienced personal injury lawyer who is familiar with truck accident cases will be able to determine if the proper FMCSR rules were followed in an accident. An accident attorney will also have the ability to get the necessary and important records from a truck company or truck driver to help determine possible violations of the federal rules. Please call 1-800-CAR-CRASH 1 (800) 227-2727 to speak with me regarding your truck accident case. You can also fill out an online contact form to reach me directly.

Maryland Interstates & Highways

Maryland has extensive travel routes for road travelers including interstate highways and state highways. Some of the most traveled interstate highways in Maryland are:

I-68 (east/ west)
I-70 (east/ west)
I-81 (northeast/ southwest)
I-83 (north/ south)
I-95 (northeast/ southwest)
I-97 (north/ south)

The state also has several auxiliary interstate highways, in addition to the state highway system with numerous routes throughout the state.

Maryland Facts

Maryland, also known as the "Free State," became the 7th state in 1788 and is located in the Mid Atlantic region of America. The state borders Virginia, West Virginia, Pennsylvania and Delaware. Maryland is the 9th smallest state in size, only marginally covering over 12,000 square miles. However, the state, despite small size, is the 19th most populated state with over 5.6 million residents. The capital of Maryland is Annapolis, known for being the home of the United States Naval Academy, and the largest city is Baltimore.

Maryland Transportation

Maryland also offers travelers and those shipping cargo and goods several other modes of transportation besides interstate and state highways. The state has several airports, the largest of which is Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport. Although the state offers other general aviation airports, the only Maryland airports that offer commercial services, besides Thurgood Marshall, are located in Hagerstown and Salisbury.

Maryland also provides transportation by train, primarily through Amtrak and MARC, and subway and bus systems through Washington Metro and Maryland Transit Administration.

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Maryland Counties

Maryland Department of Transportation Information

Maryland Department of Transportation
7201 Corporate Center Drive
Hanover MD 21076
In-State: (410) 865-1142
Toll Free: 1-888-713-1414

Department of Traffic and Safety
1-888-963-0307

Department of Highway Development
1-888-228-6971

Department of Administration
1-888-204-0138

Other Important Information

If you are involved in a Maryland truck accident, you need an experienced personal injury attorney who has successfully handled tractor trailer accident cases on your side. You and your family need protection from the truck company and their insurance company. Trucking companies often destroy documents and other pertinent evidence that are crucial to the accident in question. An experienced personal injury lawyer can stop the truck company from destroying these documents and protect your legal rights.

Because of the serious nature of truck accidents and the destruction of evidence that goes on, truck accident lawyer John Page can be reached toll free, 24 hours a day at 1-800-CAR-CRASH 1 (800) 227-2727. Call him personally and he will immediately alert his truck accident team and begin taking the same steps as the truck company and their insurance company. The call and consultation are free. There is no fee unless we recover for you.

You can also contact us for a free consultation by completing our online truck accident evaluation form.

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