Just as auto makers are moving toward safer vehicles, major truck manufacturers are also trying to make their trucks safer. Each year nearly 4,000 people are killed and over 100,000 are injured in commercial vehicle accidents. This push toward safety is welcome...
Truck Accidents
Truck driver fatigue takes the stage after Tracy Morgan crash
Many New Orleans residents may have heard about the recent devastating truck accident that killed one comedian and injured "30 Rock" star Tracy Morgan. The wreck occurred when the semi-truck failed to slow for traffic in front of it, forcing it to swerve to...
Suspect in custody after fatal 18-wheeler accident
Justice may be at hand for the loved ones of a woman killed in an accident. Lahisha Walls died at the scene of a fatal vehicle accident on Friday May 23, 2014. Walls drove a Toyota Avalon when she crossed the median into oncoming traffic. The Toyota was struck...
Eighteen truck pile-up shuts down highway for 24 hours
The polar vortex that has swept much of the nation has caused a variety of problems. One deadly result of the cold air, snow and ice has been the creation of dangerous road conditions. Drivers in some states have been met with white-out conditions that made it...
18-Wheeler accident leaves passengers trapped under the truck
The roads are shared by both trucks and cars. However, when these two modes of transportation collide, the aftermath can be devastating. Recently, an 18-wheeler collided with a car in Dallas, Texas, and wreaked havoc on traffic and the lives of those involved...
Commercial vehicle accident sends 34 to hospital
Drivers of commercial vehicles have a special responsibility not only to other drivers on the road, but also to their passengers. Large commercial vehicles, like Greyhound buses, are a common source of transportation for many Americans. Driver fatigue and other...
18-Wheeler sends passenger to the hospital
When a driver gets behind the wheel, he or she must be prepared to share the road with a variety of different types of vehicles. One of the most dangerous vehicles on the road is the 18-wheeler truck. When truck accidents occur, the results can be devastating...
Truck accident brings I-10 to a standstill
Commercial vehicles transport items of all types, including potentially hazardous chemicals, throughout the United States. When any truck accident occurs, it can cause not only serious injuries but also traffic disruptions that last for a long time. When a hazardous...
Eighteen-wheeler accident claims two lives
The loss of a loved one is always difficult to handle. When a loss is dealt by the hand of a horrific accident, however, it can be even more difficult to handle. In addition, these unexpected deaths can lead to financial hardship for family members and long-term...
Louisiana truck accident causes gas leak, road closure
Truck accidents are dangerous enough-their size and weight are much more than an average vehicle and may cause more devastation if involved in an accident-but a semi accident involving hazardous material is even more dangerous. Louisiana State Police are contending...