Trucking Accident Statistics

Trucking Accidents – Table of Contents

  1. Introduction
  2. Truck Accident Causes
  3. What Can Our Truck Accident Lawyers Do For You?
  4. Trucking Accident Statistics

Trucking Accident Statistics

  • In 2004, 416,000 large trucks were involved in traffic crashes in the U.S.
  • Among those killed in trucking accidents: 77 percent were occupants of another vehicle, 8 percent were non-occupants, and 15 percent were occupants of the truck. Of those injured: 73 percent were occupants of another vehicle, three percent were non-occupants, and 24 percent were occupants of the truck.
  • Large trucks accounted for 8 percent of all vehicles involved in fatal crashes and 4 percent of all vehicles involved in injury or property-damage-only crashes.
  • In 2004, large trucks were 3.2 times as likely as other vehicles to be struck in the rear in two-vehicle fatal crashes.

If you’ve been seriously injured in a trucking accident, it is crucial to retain legal council immediately. If you are in the Seattle, Washington area and would like to arrange a consultation with one of our truck accident attorneys, contact Wiener & Lambka today. We will gladly assess your case and explain the important aspects of trucking accident litigation.

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