Truck Accident Statistics

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Truck accidents don't just cause significant property damage - they're responsible for over 5,000 deaths each year and thousands more injuries. But those are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to truck accident statistics. Here are a few truck accidents statistics of interest:

  • According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), trucks weighing over 10,000 pounds contribute to three percent of all crashes reported to the authorities and are associated with about 12 percent of annual traffic fatalities.
  • Approximately 5,000 individuals are killed each year in large-truck accidents. The overwhelming majority of fatalities affect passengers inside the smaller vehicle.
  • Drivers of passenger vehicles aged 26 to 34 are most likely to be involved in a truck accident.
  • Truck accidents can be up to 13 times as lethal as other crashes, depending on the circumstances of the crash and the age of the passengers.
  • While large-truck travel has more than doubled in recent years, truck accidents have not increased proportionately. However, truck accidents are proven to be far more severe to passenger vehicles than other accidents and increase the risk of fatalities by an average of nine times.
  • Nearly 70 percent of trucks that lose control on the road are traveling above the speed limit.
  • Fatal truck crashes involve multiple cars and parties more often than not.
  • Nearly 85 percent of auto crashes occur in normal weather conditions.
  • The front of a truck is the most common point of collision (50 percent of the time), followed by the left side, right side, and rear.
  • 65 percent of the individuals killed in truck crashes are driving the passenger vehicle in question; 31 percent are passengers.
  • The trucking industry makes approximately $255 billion each year. The average annual salary for a truck driver is around $32,000 for a driver who does not own and operate the truck.

    • If you've been injured in a truck accident, these statistics aren't hypothetical - they're painfully real. You have the legal right to bring the driver and trucking company responsible for your truck accident to court and can seek damages to make up for the costs associated with injury, rehabilitation, pain, suffering, and property damage. PageCagle is experienced in handling personal injury cases, including truck accident lawsuits. Contact us today for more information and a totally free, completely confidential telephone consultation.

    Because of the serious nature of truck accidents and the destruction of evidence that goes on, John Page can be reached toll free, 24 hours a day at 1-866-650-6363 or by email at john@pagecagle.com.

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