States with the Worst Truck Accident Records
Large truck accidents claimed the lives of more than 5,000 people last year in the United States and injured nearly 87,000 more, according to a recent article in Newsweek. When these massive vehicles collide with cars, the victims are often occupants of much smaller vehicles.
Which states have the worst truck accident records? A recent study analyzed data from state reports, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration and a University of California Transportation Injury Mapping System. Here are the top three dangerous states:
- Wyoming ranked as the most dangerous state, with approximately 181 crashes, 60 injuries, and 6 fatalities per 100,000 residents.
- Arkansas had about 93 crashes, 42 injuries, and 3 fatalities per 100,00 residents.
- Missouri followed, reporting about 90 crashes, 43 injuries, and 2 fatalities per 100,000 residents.
Comparatively, Pennsylvania saw 58 crashes, 27 injuries, and 1 fatality per 100,000 residents, while New Jersey had a significantly lower rate of 27 crashes, 18 injuries, and less than 1 fatality per 100,000 residents.
The causes of these accidents include driver fatigue, winter weather conditions, speeding, inadequate driver training, and vehicle maintenance failures. Researchers emphasize the need for stricter safety regulations and enhanced driver training to reduce these numbers.
If you have been injured in an accident and suspect that it was due to negligence on the part of the other driver, a road flaw, or product malfunction in your vehicle, you might want to consider contacting a top Philadelphia trucking accident law firm to discuss your legal options. We are here to help you.