The United States Department of Transportation has collected annual data on fatalities from truck accidents since 1975. Since the collection began, the lowest number of truck accident fatalities recorded for a single year occurred in 2009. Unfortunately, the most...
What changes are needed to reduce deadly truck accidents?
Large commercial trucks continue to be one of the most significant hazards on U.S. roads and highways – and it is easy to see why. These giant trucks can weigh 20-30 times more than standard personal vehicles, and they are often being operated by drivers facing a host...
How can I avoid an accident with a truck?
Getting into any variety of auto accident is dangerous, but the chances for injury or death go up exponentially if one of the vehicles involved is a semi truck. If you are the operator of a normal passenger vehicle, it is important to understand that driving around a...
The connection between drowsy driving and truck crashes
It goes without saying that drowsy driving contributes to crashes of almost every kind in Oklahoma. In spite of this, thousands of people get behind the wheel every day and drive without getting adequate sleep. In fact, sleep deprivation has become a norm in modern...
Truck log non-compliance could put you at risk for injury
As you drive on Oklahoma highways amid giant 18-wheelers, it can be terrifying to think that one or more of those truckers could be fighting off sleep. We believe that laws put in place to help prevent accidents due to truck driver fatigue might save your life...
How does drowsy driving impact truckers and you?
There are plenty of truckers that travel through Oklahoma. This means the average driver will likely share the road with a trucker. It is important for all drivers to understand the risks that trucks may pose. Today we will look at the risks specific to drowsy...
Crushing injuries require specialized care: Here’s why
Semitruck accidents can happen anywhere, from rural areas to on the highway. Most people understand that these collisions can be devastating, because the impact of such a heavy vehicle can severely damage a smaller vehicle. One of the complications that people...
What injuries are unique to semi crashes?
Semitruck accidents can be severe when they involve smaller vehicles, pedestrians or cyclists. The weight discrepancy between the colliding objects is enough to show why these crashes are so dangerous. The maximum weight for a semitruck and trailer in the United...
Trooper evades crash, releases video to show dangerous act
Sometimes, near-misses are the almost-crashes people need to witness to become better drivers. It's a wake-up call to pay attention and to follow the rules of the road. For example, a case out of Oklahoma could have ended badly, but fortunately, no one got hurt. The...
