Trucking Accidents

TRUCKING ACCIDENTS 4 2008 5,061 fatal accidents involving truIcks each year On average, there are 5,313 Accidents 5,343 2004 Accidents 5,250 2005 Accidents 5,049 2006 Accidents 4,352 2007 Accidents 2008 Between 2004 and 2008... 14.4% of trucking accidents caused truck cargo to spill. 6.5% of trucking accidents caused open flames to occur. 1.6% of trucking accidents involved drivers who were reported as drowsy or asleep. 1.2% of trucking accidents involved drivers who were under the influence of drugs. 3.1% of trucking accidents involved drivers who were under the influence of alcohol. PM Parker McDonald 800-990-4884 http://www.umtri.umich.edu/content/TIFA_2008_Factbook_v2.pdf TRIAL LAWYERS