Truck Accident Statistics

Dive into insightful data and analysis regarding truck accidents on our roads. Explore trends and risk factors that shed light on the realities of truck-related incidents:

1. During 2021, large truck crashes resulted in 5,788 fatalities, reflecting a 17 percent increase compared to the preceding year.

2. In 2021, the majority of fatal traffic crashes involving large trucks (78%) took place on weekdays between 6 a.m. on Monday and 5:59 p.m. on Friday.

3. A higher percentage of large trucks (81 percent) were involved in multi-vehicle crashes in fatal traffic incidents compared to passenger vehicles (63 percent).

4. In 2021, about 523,796 large trucks were in police-reported crashes across the nation, causing injuries to approximately 154,993 individuals.

5. In 2018, the majority of large truck driver fatalities were males, with a percentage of 97%.

6. In 2019, 33 percent of fatal crashes in work zones and 14 percent of injury crashes in work zones included at least one large truck.

7. Rural areas accounted for 55% of fatal traffic crashes involving large trucks.

8. Twenty-six percent of fatal traffic crashes involving large trucks occurred on interstates, according to available data.

9. The number of fatal large truck crashes per million people in the United States increased by 27 percent from 2010 to 2020, with a rate of 13.49 in 2020 compared to 10.6 in 2010.

10. In 2021, there were approximately 523,796 road accidents involving large vehicles and trucks, resulting in an average of 1,431 accidents per day.

During 2021, a total of 5,788 fatalities occurred in crashes involving large trucks, signifying a 17 percent increase in comparison to the preceding year.

In 2021, the number of fatalities in large truck crashes across the United States reached a grim milestone: 5,788 people lost their lives in accidents involving large trucks. This marked a significant rise of 17 percent compared to the previous year and was one of the highest annual totals since records began in 1975. [1]

Most of the fatalities in large truck crashes are not the truck drivers themselves, but rather other motorists and their passengers. The majority (68%) of those killed in these scenarios are occupants of other vehicles, while only 16 percent are truck drivers. Pedestrians and cyclists account for 15 percent of fatalities. [2]

Seventy-eight percent of the fatal traffic crashes involving large trucks in 2021 occurred on weekdays (6 a.m. Monday to 5:59 p.m. Friday).

Seventy-eight percent of fatal large truck traffic crashes in 2021 occurred during the traditional workweek. In other words, from 6 a.m. Monday to 5:59 p.m. Friday, a majority of deadly crashes involving large trucks occurred rather than on weekends or holidays.

This could be due to several factors, such as roads being more congested during the workweek, leading to an increased likelihood of a crash. It could also be due to certain behaviors such as drowsy driving and distracted driving that are more likely to occur during the workweek when people are often under more pressure. [1]

In fatal traffic crashes, 81 percent of large trucks were involved in multi-vehicle crashes, compared to 63 percent of passenger vehicles being involved in multi-vehicle accidents.

Truck accidents can be extremely dangerous and often result in tragic outcomes. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), in 2021 there were 5,788 fatalities resulting from large truck crashes.

In addition, NHTSA data shows that 81 percent of fatal crashes involving large trucks involve multiple vehicles. This is compared to only 63 percent of fatal passenger vehicle collisions that involve multiple vehicles. [1]

In 2021, there were approximately 523,796 large truck crashes reported by police nationwide, resulting in injuries to around 154,993 individuals.

In 2021, the number of large truck crashes reported by police nationwide was staggering. Approximately 523,796 such incidents were reported, resulting in injuries to 154,993 individuals. This is an increase of 9% from 2020 when 439,206 crashes were reported with 141,613 people injured.

In 2021, the injuries were distributed as follows: 71 percent (109,981) were occupants of other vehicles, 27 percent (42,164) were occupants of large trucks, and 2 percent (2,848) were non-occupants. This makes truck accidents one of the most dangerous types of motor vehicle collisions. [1]

The 2018 statistics reveal that males accounted for 97% of the total fatalities among large truck drivers.

According to a study in 2018, males accounted for a staggering 97% of all fatalities among large truck drivers. This is a marked increase from previous years and highlights just how dangerous this profession can be for many men. The remaining 3% of fatalities were attributed to female drivers. [3]

Based on data from 2019, fatal crashes in work zones involved large trucks in 33 percent of cases, while injury crashes included large trucks in 14 percent of cases.

According to 2019 data from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, large trucks were involved in 33 percent of fatal crashes that took place in work zones. Injuries resulting from work zone crashes involving large trucks were reported in 14 percent of cases. [4]

In addition to these alarming statistics, it was also found that of the 4,479 fatal large truck crashes that occurred that year, 1,478 (33 percent) of them took place in work zones.

Fifty-five percent of fatal traffic crashes involving large trucks occurred in rural areas.

According to statistics, fifty-five percent of fatal traffic crashes involving large trucks occur in rural areas. This is an alarming statistic, as it shows that these types of accidents are more prevalent in rural settings than urbanized ones.

The reason for this discrepancy may be related to the lack of infrastructure and safety measures in rural areas. Without proper lighting, signage, and guardrails, it is much easier for a crash involving a large truck to occur. [1]

Twenty-six percent of fatal traffic crashes involving large trucks occurred on interstates.

Truck accidents can be some of the most devastating collisions on the roads. According to research from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 26 percent of fatal traffic crashes involving large trucks occurred on interstates across the United States in 2021.

The results of these crashes can be catastrophic, with large trucks weighing up to 80,000 pounds and traveling at high speeds. [1]

Between 2010 and 2020, the United States saw a 27 percent increase in the rate of fatal large truck crashes per million people, climbing to 13.49 in 2020 from 10.6 in 2010.

The alarming rise in the rate of fatal large truck crashes per million people in the United States from 2010 to 2020 is a sobering reminder of the dangers posed by these massive vehicles. During 2020, there were 13.49 reported fatal large truck crashes per million people, reflecting a 27% increase from the 10.6 incidents per million people recorded in 2010. [4]

The average number of fatalities in fatal crashes involving large trucks in 2020 was 1.12. In 90% of the crashes, there was one fatality. The majority of the fatalities, specifically 83%, were individuals who were not in the large truck.

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During 2021, approximately 523,796 road accidents occurred, involving large vehicles and trucks, equating to an average of 1,431 incidents per day.

In 2021, the number of road accidents involving large vehicles and trucks was alarmingly high. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), there were a total of 523,796 crashes involving large trucks or buses across the United States. This means that on average, around 1,431 accidents occurred every day that involved some type of large vehicle or truck. [1]

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