On Behalf of Simon & Gilman, LLP | Sep 10, 2021 | Motor Vehicle Accidents |
You need to look out for many hazards on the road, from drunk drivers to bad weather. However, accidents involving large trucks and buses are especially dangerous. Sadly, due to the size of these vehicles and other factors (such as difficulty bringing a large truck to a stop), those involved in large truck and bus crashes sometimes lose their lives or sustain major injuries.
It is helpful to take a look at statistics on accidents involving large trucks and buses in order to recognize how prevalent these collisions are.
The prevalence of large truck and bus collisions
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration reports that between 2016 and 2018, large truck and bus accidents resulting in injuries increased by 8%, with 121,000 such accidents taking place in 2018. In 2015, 97,000 large truck and bus accidents resulted in injuries.
When it comes to fatal accidents, more than 5,000 deadly crashes involved large trucks and buses during 2018. This figure also represents a significant increase in comparison to previous years. During 2009, 3,432 fatal large truck and bus crashes took place.
Factors that contribute to large truck and bus accidents
Traffic accidents involving large trucks and buses occur for a host of reasons. Sometimes, drivers operating these large vehicles are drowsy as a result of working for too long. Other risk factors include the use of alcohol or drugs, distractions and aggressive driving. If a negligent truck or bus driver caused an accident that left you injured, you need to take a careful look at resources that could help you recover from the crash.
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