During 2017, the leading identifiable causes of crashes caused by commercial truck drivers in Virginia were
- Following too close
- Improper lane change
- Improper turn
- Failure to...
Why Do Rear End Truck Crashes Happen?
Tractor trailer crashes. They happen often and lead to death and serious injury every day. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety reports there were 3986 fatalities in large truck crashes in 2016.
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Driver in Fatal School Bus Wreck Had Traffic Violations
The driver of a school bus that hit a dump truck in New Jersey last week, killing a student and a teacher, had 16 traffic violations and had his driver's license suspended 14 times in the past 40 years, a state official told CNN.
At least...
Big Rig Driver Dies in Memorial Day Crash on I-81 in Virginia
Virginia State Police reported May 28 that a tractor trailer driver was killed on I-81 in Rockbridge County. They said the 44 year old truck driver was driving his rig south on the interstate at 12:30 PM Monday.
Police said the truck driver...
KY State Troopers Use Tractor Trailers to Catch Texters
Kentucky State Police are using tractor trailers to spot distracted drivers on the highways, such as drivers who are texting and driving.
Each Memorial Day weekend, which is one of the biggest travel days of the year, state troopers use big...
Rear-End Tractor Trailer Crash Causes Serious Injuries
One driver suffered serious injuries after a rear end crash involving two tractor trailers near Newburgh, New Jersey. The serious truck accident happened on May 14 at 3:52 pm.
Police reported the crash happened when one tandem tractor trailer...
3 Die in Accident with Dump Truck in Maryland
Three people died in an SUV accident with a dump truck on May 14, according to to the Maryland State Police. Police say all of the victims were killed at the scene in Newburg, Maryland.
Investigators stated the driver of the truck was driving...
School Bus Rear Ended By Tractor Trailer; Minor Injuries Reported
St. Louis, Missouri police responded yesterday morning to a tractor trailer and school bus accident. The police reported the tractor trailer rear ended the school bus at the intersection of Virginia and Michigan avenues in St. Louis.
Police...
High School Bus in Missouri Hit by Drunk Driver, Injuries Reported
Eight high school students were injured on the evening of May 12 in Kansas City, Missouri when their bus was hit by a drunk driver while they were going home from a track meet, the Missouri State Highway Patrol reported.
The bus was driving on...
Driver in Deadly Virginia I-81 Crash Pleads Guilty to Manslaughter and DUI
The driver who was involved in a fatal crash with a tractor trailer on I-81 in Montgomery County, Virginia will spend at least several years in state prison.
The driver pleaded guilty this week to involuntary manslaughter, possession of a...