The reasons a truck driver might flee the scene of an accident become very important if it’s obvious that the trucker is at fault. It’s possible that due to the sheer size of the vehicle a driver might not feel a minor crash such as backing up into another vehicle or a major event like backing over a pedestrian the driver couldn’t see. However, it largely boils down to fear of the consequences when a driver knows without a doubt that they’re responsible. Some of the reasons for this are that: Maybe the driver has a history of reckless driving and has been warned by his or her company that one more mishap will result in job loss. The driver may have been under the influence of drugs or alcohol when the accident occurred, which could end in an arrest or a wrongful death claim if the crash was serious enough. The driver was operating the truck uninsured after letting his or her policy lapse. The driver didn’t possess the correct warning placards or endorsements for the cargo being hauled, which could mean steep fines and a 90-day license suspension. A driver was texting or engaging in some other activity that took his or her attention off the road, which led to the accident. Federal regulations were violated by not abiding by the hours of service requirements and the driver fell asleep at the wheel because he or she failed to take the breaks mandated by law. Commercial truckers depend on maintaining their CDL to earn a livelihood, and they may even be the sole provider of their family. Facing a loss of that income for any amount of time can be a risk they literally feel they can’t afford, which means you could end up on the receiving end of injuries and a large financial loss yourself.