Truck accidents on urban freeways occur more frequently at interchanges. Particularly on curved exit ramps, than at any other location. In fact, trucks overturning on exit ramps at interstate interchanges account for five out of every 100 fatal truck accidents. Truck rollover accidents in urban areas can result in serious fatalities and injuries. Damages and losses are even greater when trucks carrying combustible or hazardous cargo are involved.

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Common Causes of Truck Accidents:

• Speeding
• Motor Vehicle Inspection Failure
• Repair & Maintenance Failure
• Failure to Yield The Right of Way
• Driver Fatigue
• Truck Overturns
• Mechanical or Brake Failure
• Tires Blow Up

Truck accident cause is defined as factors that increase the risk of having a crash. Crash factors such as fatigue, speeding, consuming alcohol and drugs usually do not result in crashes. Some truck drivers have engaged in such behaviors while driving and not had crashes.

New York 2005 Large Truck Crash Facts

• 2,993 Large Trucks Involved in Non-Fatal Crashes
• 1,595 Large Trucks Involved in Injury Crashes
• 2,342 Injuries in Crashes Involving Large Trucks
• 1,398 Large Trucks Involved in Tow away Crashes

• 128 Large Trucks Involved in Fatal Crashes
• 140 Fatalities in Crashes Involving Large Trucks
• 2,778 Large Trucks Involved in Non-Fatal Crashes
• 1,583 Large Trucks Involved in Injury Crashes
• 2,365 Injuries in Crashes Involving Large Trucks
• 1,195 Large Trucks Involved in Tow away Crashes
• 24 Large Trucks Involved in Hazmat (HM) Placard Crashes

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