Trucks in general are involved in more accidents than cars. According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, there were approximately:
9,000 fatal truck accidents per year on average between 2005 and 2009.
The number of fatal truck accidents has been on the rise since 2005, and it is predicted to increase even more by 2015.
Trucks are involved in approximately 60% of all fatal accidents.
Most truck accidents involve another vehicle, such as a car or motorcycle. The most common cause of an accident involving an 18-wheeler is other drivers disregarding the right-of-way. In Texas, the accident rate for trucks is higher than in other states. In fact, it is nearly twice the national average!