Vehicle Accidents
Accident Statistics Involving Large Trucks
Statistics on the number of crashes and fatal accidents involving trucks in the United States.
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In an underride crash, a passenger vehicle goes partially or wholly under a truck or trailer. When this happens the likelihood of the car's occupants suffering fatal injuries or serious injuries is significantly increased.
A 1997 Institute study of fatal crashes between large trucks and passenger vehicles estimated that underride occurred in half of these crashes. Of the underride crashes, 57 percent involved the front of the truck, 22 percent involved the rear, and 20 percent the side...
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