Trucks, Rigs and 18 Wheeler Accidents Blogs
According to the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), 3,986 people died in large truck crashes in 2016. Of those deaths, Seventeen percent were truck occupants, 66 percent were in cars, and 16 percent were pedestrians, bicyclists or motorcyclists. The number of people who die in large truck crashes has been on the rise, as fatalities were 27 percent higher in 2016 than in 2009.
Large commercial trucks or big rigs, pose a greater threat out on the road than your average commuter vehicle. Truck braking is sometimes a factor in crashes. Loaded rigs can take 20-40 percent farther than average cars to stop. This can be exacerbated by wet and slippery roads or with poorly maintained brakes. Truck driver fatigue also poses an increased crash risk variable. Drivers of large trucks are legally allowed to drive up to 11 hours at a time. However, research indicates that some drivers violate this regulation.
Dallas Motorist Killed in I-35 Crash
An accident involving large trucks such as 18-wheelers and dump trucks can be dangerous, if not deadly. Many accidents involving these types of vehicles can pose a danger not only to other motorists in smaller vehicles on the road but …
Two People Die in Two-Vehicle Head-on Collision in Cumberland
The Advocate reports that a two-vehicle crash in Cumberland, Wisconsin on Wednesday, June 223, 2021, has cost two people their lives.
According to a statement issued by the Barron County Sheriff’s Department, a dump truck was traveling eastbound on Highway …
12 People Dead, Others Injured in Bus Crash in Northern Mexico
Buses remain a popular and affordable form of transportation around the world. However, when a bus crash happens, the injuries resulting from such an accident can be severe or even deadly.
The Times-News Express reported that a bus carrying medical …
Texas Bill Will Make It Difficult For Victims To Get Due Compensation
HB19 is a bill that intends to lower “unnecessary” lawsuits against commercial vehicle companies. Fox 4 reported that the bill may soon be close to passage.
The bill would split any lawsuit against a commercial vehicle company, from big-rig drivers …
18-Wheeler Tries To Beat Train In Irving, Fails
Train tracks have numerous signals and safety measures to warn vehicles not to approach when a train is coming. Simple physics tells us that trains can deliver far more force than most vehicles. But some people don’t want to wait …
I-45 Crash Near Palmer Shuts Down Interstate For More Than 12 Hours
If you were wondering why traffic was so bad near Palmer yesterday, NBC in Dallas-Fort Worth has the reason why.
Around 4:20 AM yesterday, a Dodge Ram had stalled on the outside lane of I-45 southbound near mile marker 258. …
New Information On Ellis County Tornadoes
The storms have mostly passed, but the wreckage and injuries remain for those in Ellis County. CBS in Dallas-Fort Worth has revealed new information about the recent tornadoes.
On Monday night, May 3, the tornados touched down on I-35 near …
Tornadoes Cause Big Rig Crashes In Ellis County
Texas is no stranger to strong storms and tornadoes. Driving through these kinds of storms is extremely dangerous, yet many truck drivers risk it to make sure our supply chains keep going.
Last night in Ellis County, a tornado touched …
Semi Deliberately Crashes Into Car To Stop Police Chase
We’ve written in the past about police chases that ended in tragic crashes, but this is the first one that we can recall where a bystander in a truck crashed into a fleeing suspect to stop them. KNUE has the …
Dangerous Backhoe Ride Kills Two Children, Injures Three Others
Anyone living in a farming community has heard of hay ride, but that’s usually riding in a cart pulled by a tractor. Today’s case involved people riding on a backhoe where they shouldn’t have been. WFAA reports on what happened…
Man Walking Down I-30 Struck And Killed By Semi
There is a sign at the entrances of most interstate on-ramps that tells drivers that pedestrians and certain kinds of vehicles are not allowed on interstates. They cannot go fast enough to keep up with the flow of traffic. When …
Deputy Narrowly Missed By Semi Who Didn’t Slow For Emergency Lights
All drivers must follow certain rules when they see flashing emergency lights. If officers and paramedics are working at a scene, drivers are supposed to pull one lane away if they can. If they cannot, then they must slow down.…
18-Wheeler Crashes, Injuring Three
Three people were taken to the hospital on Sunday after the 18-wheeler they were in crashed, causing a vehicle fire that had to be put out and cleaned up, according to this report from NBC DFW.
The truck was …
Train And Tractor Trailer Collide In Central Texas
A massive explosion and a fire destroyed one home and cause several others to be evacuated on Tuesday in Central Texas after a BNSF train and a flat-bed tractor-trailer collided at about 6:40 in the morning, according to this report …
FedEx Driver Dies After Truck Falls From I-345 In Dallas
Just as an airline pilot is responsible for the lives of all those in his plane, meaning he or she must be fully aware and focused at all times, so to tractor-trailer drivers have a heavy responsibility on the road. …
Parker County Fire Truck Struck While Working Crash on I-20
Our hardworking firefighters are truly heroes. They regularly put themselves in danger to save lives and control hazardous situations. When we think of a firefighter risking his or her life, we may think of them running into a fire to …
Pedestrian Fatally Struck by Truck
We’re all familiar with the concept of cause and effect. One thing leads to another, as the saying does. We tend to like the principle of cause and effect when the effect is good or in our favor. But what …
North Texas Firefighters Put Out Fires Across the Country
This last year’s health crisis has highlighted the courage and heroism of our first responders. But, as our focus has been primarily on doctors, nurses, and paramedics, we can’t forget the heroes that help us when our lives are in …
Good Samaritan Narrowly Avoids Second Crash
A Good Samaritan got lucky after assisting at a crash in Arlington. WFAA reported on the incident.
A motorcyclist lost control of their bike early in the morning on the 22nd of December. They were traveling on I-20 West …
A Driver Is Killed In Two-Vehicle Accident Along I-20
This is the time of year when Texas weather is anything but predictable. Changes in the weather can also make road conditions unpredictable, increasing the chances of getting into an accident. That seems to be what happened after a man …
Two Semis Overturn On The I-30 Bridge
Two semi-tractor trailer rigs traveling in the opposite direction overturned on the Interstate 30 Bridge over Lake Ray Hubbard Monday. The road was closed for most of the day.
According to the story appearing on the NBDFW website, the crash …
Dump Truck Stops For Road Hazard, Car Behind Him Doesn’t
All driver need to stay attentive to avoid accidents, but sometimes we get so sunk in routines that fatal mistakes happen. That’s what happened last Tuesday night on I-30. Dallas News reports.
A young man died after crashing into the …
NTSB Investigation Unveils Numerous Issues In Truck Crash
An accident in Idaho that killed four has tangled up a trucking company in Irving, Texas and involved the NTSB. The Idaho Statesman reports.
The crash was so bad that federal authorities got involved. According to the report, a semitruck …
Car Struck By Semi After Traveling Too Slow On The Interstate
An accident on I-45 at the Navarro/Freestone county line killed a woman and backed up traffic for hours. Corsicana Daily Sun reported on the incident.
Police say that an Accord was traveling on I-45 at low speed in the middle …
Driver Rams Into The Back Of Fire Truck On I-20
A crash in Arlington, Texas killed a driver when he rammed into the back of a fire truck that was at the scene of an accident. CBS reported on the crash.
The fire truck was on the left-hand side of …
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