The U.S. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) recently released the early edition of its Large Truck and Bus Crash Facts Report, based on data from several government agencies. The report explores the number of fatal tractor-trailer crashes in the United States in 2009, as well as the number of crashes that caused injuries and that caused property damage. To provide perspective, the report also compares the number of passenger vehicle crashes to crashes involving large trucks.
Some of the statistics revealed in the 2009 report include:
- Most crashes involving large trucks occurred when the truck was traveling between 50 and 55 miles per hour. In 2009, crashes at these speeds made up 38.1 percent of the total number of crashes, and 40.6 percent of the number of crashes involving more than two vehicles.
- Roughly 80 percent of tractor-trailer crashes occur between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. The number of crashes tends to peak between noon and 3 p.m.
- Most truck crashes don’t happen at intersections. In 2009, 66 percent of fatal tractor-trailer crashes occurred where there was no intersection, while another 21 percent occurred at intersections. 2009 saw no fatal tractor-trailer accidents on bridges.
If you’ve been injured in a collision with a large truck, please don’t hesitate to contact the experienced Missouri truck accident attorney at Page Law. We have the legal resources and courtroom experience to help you fight for the compensation you deserve. Call Page Law today at 314-322-8515 to schedule a free and confidential case evaluation.
