Trucking Accidents

TRUCKING ACCIDENTS WHO REALLY IS TO BLAME? 250,000 Trucks There are over 3.2 million commercial trucks registered in the United States. Over 140 billion miles in the U.S. are driven by trucks. Thats enough to drive around the world over a 1000 times. Trucking Accident Injury Statistics 3% 23% Non-Truck Occupant Injuries Large Truck Occupant Injuries 74% Bystanders, Pedestrians, and Cyclist Injuries At-fault Car Driver At fault Trucker Causes Causes 1. Failure to Stay in Lane 1. Failure to Yield 2. Not Paying Attention 2. Drowsy Driving 3. Driving too Fast 3. Improper Trailer Attachment 4. Drowsy Driving 4. Abrupt Lane Changes 5. Cell Phone Usage 5. Turning too Quickly Tips for Avoiding an Accident with a Truck SAFE 911 ZONE IF YOU CANT KEEP A SAFE DISTANCE WHEN PASSING, ALWAYS PASS A TRUCK ON REPORT SEE THEIR DANGEROUS BETWEEN MIRROR, THEY DRIVING TO VEHICLES THE LEFT SIDE CAN'T SEE YOU AUTHORITIES FOR MORE INFORMATION ON TRUCKING, VISIT www.MOTORCARRIERHQ.COM