Of the over 14,000 traffic collisions in 2020 across Indiana, 90% involved large trucks. While most of these cases often result from driver errors or poor road conditions, another common contributor can be mechanical failures. Even when cautious drivers are behind the...
Truck Accidents
How can rollover truck accidents happen?
As you continue on your way to your next destination, you may not realize the ways that trucks around you are driving dangerously. One type of accident is a rollover, which is when a truck tips forward and crushes other cars or people. Learning more about how this...
How can the trucking industry reduce accidents?
Most accidents that happen on the roads are preventable. Rarely is there a true accident that had no warnings or known issues that would contribute to this final outcome. The biggest issues that lead to truck accidents are well-known. There have been multiple studies...
What factors contribute to truck accidents?
Large truck accidents are some of the worst crashes that occur on roadways. Due to the size and weight of these vehicles, they often cause a lot of damage. Many times, the causes of truck accidents are preventable. Understanding what is leading to them can be part of...
Study suggests hard drug use among truckers is underreported
Those who drive commercial trucks for a living in Indiana and other parts of the United States need to maintain a high degree of attention and responsibility. Yet, research shows that many of today’s truck drivers fail to drive in a responsible manner. It also...
What are some defensive driving tips around semis?
Semi-trucks may be roadside behemoths, but did you know that most accidents between cars and semis are the car driver’s fault? Car drivers have responsibility for over 70% of all accidents between cars and semis. The majority of truck drivers on the road put a high...
Tips for sharing the road with semi trucks
Whether you encounter them on interstates, highways or smaller roads making deliveries, semi-trucks are everywhere these days. Crashes with semi-trucks often lead to serious injuries or fatalities due to the massive size and weight of the vehicles. However, following...
What is the best way to pass a truck?
Anytime you pass another vehicle, you must do so with great care. It is one of the most dangerous maneuvers on the road. When you are passing a large truck, there is an added risk that the driver will not see you. To safely move past the vehicle, the Federal Motor...
How can speeding impact a truck accident?
As someone who shares the road with larger vehicles, you likely feel used to looking around you and checking your rearview mirror. However, some truckers may not think to do the same, which can cause serious accidents. One of the biggest factors that can leave you...
What are the dangers of sharing the road with trucks?
While navigating twisting turns and unfamiliar roads, you may see a truck near you swerving wildly or moving strangely. Sharing the road with large vehicles like trucks includes knowing how to drive defensively and noticing when an unsafe situation may occur. Less...