How to Drive Regulatory ATA Safety Dept. Each year in the United States, about 30,000 accidents occur involving tractors and other farm machinery.
Most accidents happen when an approaching motorist hits a farm vehicle from behind or when passing.
And, although only a small percentage of these accidents lead to a fatality, accidents involving a farm vehicle are about five times more likely to result in a fatality than other types. But, there's a lot you can do to share the road safely. Lighting and reflector locations on tractors, combines and other farm equipment are different from regular motor vehicles. In most states, this means there is a vehicle ahead traveling at 25 mph or less. There are also different state regulations regarding the size and location of the SMV reflector.