Most drivers might think that the majority of truck accidents happen inside city limits where there is a lot of traffic. This is not the case, though, as truck drivers usually reduce their speed and pay much more attention to the road when they are inside the city. The increase in traffic means the truck driver must be much more aware of their surroundings to avoid an accident. Speed limits are also usually lower inside the city, even when on the highway. With more hazards on the road in larger metropolitan areas, truck drivers are forced to be safer drivers.
The majority of truck accidents happen on highways in rural areas that have fewer obvious hazards and less traffic. The false sense of safety a truck driver may feel out on the open highway, away from the city and dense traffic, can quickly lead to speeding, paying less attention to the drivers around their truck, temptation to drive while distracted by a cell phone or GPS device, or feeling comfortable enough to eat a snack. All of these actions can cause devastating truck accidents.