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FY 2013 FY 2012 FY 2011 FY 2010
Motor Vehicle Fatal Crash Statistics (Involving Large Trucks & Buses)
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
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Annual statistics for fatal crashes involving large trucks and buses does not reveal a pattern.
2012 proved the deadliest year by as many as 1,000 additional victims.
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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
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Large Trucks & Buses Injury Crash Statistics
The number of accidents involving semi-trucks resulting in injuries has been growing according to the NHTSA data.
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
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Percentage of Fatal Crashes by Time of Day, Day of Week (Involving Large Trucks), 2012
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The majority of fatal crashes are occurring on weekdays, during the daytime.
This can be explained by the higher frequency of activity during these periods by big-rigs, tractor-trailers and other commercial vehicles.
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Where Do Large Truck Crashes Most Commonly Occur?
Road Type Deaths (%)
Interstate and freeways 31%
Other major roadways 59%
Minor roads 9%
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
The data indicates major roadways are more dangerous than the highways and more likely the location of a fatal accident involving 18-Wheelers and similar vehicles.
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
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Large Trucks Light Trucks Passenger Cars Motorcycles
Previous Driving Records of Drivers Involved in Fatal Traffic Crashes, 2012
Recorded Crashes
DWI Convictions
Speeding Convictions
Recorded Suspensions or Revocations
The data indicates professional drivers with a history of speeding on their record are more likely to be involved in a deadly crash.
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Number of Involved Vehicles by Critical Reason (Trucks), 2001-2003
According to a Large-Truck Crash Causation Studyby the Government
Source: Crash Causation Study
The majority of accidents were found not to be caused by driver error.
However driver decision errors ranked the second leading cause of a Truck crash.
Events which led to crashes included (according to the study):
• Loss of control of the truck• Poor road conditions due to poor road
maintenance or weather• Shifting cargo• Traveling too fast for road conditions• Improper truck maneuvering during events (turns
and passing through intersections)• Driver fatigue• Etc.
By General Accident Type Number of Trucks
Miscellaneous 36,409
Right Roadside Departure 14,023
Rear-End 31,935
Same Trafficway Same Direction 14,785
Left Roadside Departure 11,110
Straight Paths 8,272
Same Trafficway Opposite Directions
6,433
Source: NHTSA
Number of Trucks by General Accident Type, 2001-2003
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Even a rear-end accident can be significant when the mass of a tractor-trailer is taken into consideration.
Source: Insurance Institute for Highway Safety Highway Loss Data Institute (IIHSHLDI)
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Belt Used Unbelted Unknown
Safety Belt Use Among Fatally Injured Large Truck Drivers, 2014
Any number of unbelted drivers is too high as they can drastically reduce the severity of injuries and save lives.
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