Large Trucks and Fatal Crash Data
The National Safety Council reports that in 2019, 5,005 large trucks were involved in fatal crashes, which was a 43% increase since 2010. In 2019, the following data was reported on the injury rate relating to truck accidents:
- 69% of truck crash injuries were sustained by occupants of other vehicles
- 29% of truck crash injuries were sustained by truck occupants
- 2% of truck crash injuries were sustained by non-occupants (pedestrians, bicyclists)
This infographic illustrates how truck crashes happen, where they happen most, and the deadliest months of the year.
Most Common Causes of Truck Crashes
- Drowsy drivers
- Distracted drivers
- Intoxicated drivers
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Truck Crash Fatalities
- More than 50% of fatal large truck accidents occurred on rural roads.
- About 25% of fatal truck crashes occurred on interstates
- 64% of truck crashes happened during daylight hours
- 6% of truck crashes occurred in construction zones
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The Deadliest Month
- More truck crash fatalities happened in September.
- February had the least number of fatalities
Data Source: National Safety Council – Injury Facts
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