Massachusetts Personal Injury Library
Truck Accident Statistics (Part B)
Types of Trucks Involved in Truck Accidents
Tractor trailers have the highest rate of fatal truck accidents, according to the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety. Statistics show that nearly 70% of truck accident fatalities occurred in accidents involving a tractor trailer, which are also called semi trucks or 18-wheelers. Less than 30% of truck accident deaths happened in accidents involving single-unit trucks.
The Most Dangerous Time for Truck Accidents
IIHS statistics show that more truck accidents occur during the day than at night. In particular, the vast majority of truck accidents occur between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m., which is likely because those are the hours more trucks are on the roadways.
Victims of Truck Accidents
Unfortunately, the majority of victims in truck accidents are simply in the wrong place at the wrong time. The IIHS finds that occupants of passenger vehicles are incredibly vulnerable when they are involved in a truck accident. Semi trucks can weigh up to 30 times more than the average passenger vehicle, making them no match for 18-wheelers traveling at high speed.
Truck drivers and trucking companies can be held liable for your injuries if their negligence contributed to the truck accident.
If you or your loved one has been injured in a trucking collision, you should contact a Boston truck accident attorney immediately to learn about your rights and determine liability. Massachusetts has a statute of limitations that may prohibit you from filing a lawsuit if too much time has passed.
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