Tractor-trailer drivers, bus drivers and tow truck or heavy equipment operators face the same dangers from negligent, reckless and drunk or drugged drivers as everyone else on the road. In some ways, they face even greater risks for suffering...
Truck Accident Causes
Car accidents range from minor to major, with many levels of severity in between. Truck accidents, however, often result in catastrophic injuries for the victims due to the massive size and weight of these vehicles.
The Federal Motor Carrier...
NTSB’s Most Wanted List to Reduce Truck Accidents
Every year, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) releases its Most Wanted List. This list details the agency’s top priorities when it comes to reducing accidents, increasing awareness, and addressing changes needed in legislation to...
Jackknife Accidents in Virginia
One of the most frequent – and dangerous – types of truck accident that occurs is referred to as a jackknife accident. This is when a tractor-trailer skids and the wheels lock, but the trailer of the vehicle keeps moving and swings out before...
Truck Drivers’ Large Blind Spots to Blame for Many Crashes
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...