Missouri Tractor Trailer Accident Lawyers

Trucking Accident Statistics

  • In 2008, there were over 4,200 large trucks involved in fatal crashes across the United States.
  • There were 129,653 large truck accidents in the United States and 14,045 bus accidents.
  • In 2008, trucking and bus accidents accounted for almost 100,000 injuries in the United States.
  • In 2008, there were over 4,400 accidents involving large trucks in the state of Missouri and over 100 deaths.
  • In 2008, there were over 450 bus accidents in Missouri, injuring over 650 people.
  • Failure to keep in the proper lane accounted for the majority of large truck accidents----driving over the speed limit was the 2nd.
  • Truck drivers who are behind the wheel for more than 8 hours have a twofold increase in crash risk.
  • Tractor trailers with defective equipment are twice as likely to be involved in an accident.
  • Brake defects were the most common defect involved in crashes.
  • According to the FMCSA's Motor Carrier Management Information System, a large truck is classified as any vehicle weighing over 10,000 pounds.
  • In 2004, there were 11,400,000 commercial truck and bus drivers according to the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators Commercial Drivers License Information System.
  • A motor carrier must generate an additional $1,250,000 revenue in order to pay the cost of a $25,000 accident.
  • Between 2001-2003, the average cost per large truck crash was $91,112.
  • There are more than 800,000 shipments of hazardous material being transported across the United States in large trucks---EVERY DAY!
  • Every year there are over 200 fatal hazmat truck crashes and 5,000 nonfatal crashes.
  • A hazmat truck crash is more likely to cause greater injuries and damage due to the dangerous material involved in the accident.
  • There are 2 U. S. Departments that oversee large truck safety--- The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.

Country Wide Truck Accident Statistics

At The Page Law Firm, we are dedicated to helping truck accident victims and their families. Our truck accident attorneys have dedicated themselves to understanding the voluminous rules and regulations that truck drivers and trucking companies must follow. Contact us immediately for a free consultation. You will never pay any fees unless we recover money for you. Please call 314.322.8515 for an immediate response from John Page or contact John online at john@thepagefirm.com.