Whats Being Done to Reduce California Truck Accident Deaths?
You might drive defensively, but its often the “other driver” you have to worry about. When you add a semi-truck into the mix, things can and have proven to be fatal. Thousands of families are affected each year by the mistakes made by semi-truck drivers who fall asleep at the wheel or do not follow regulations. In Southern California, truck accidents are common occurrences. One in 10 Killed in Large Truck Accidents In 2009, 3,380 people were killed in large truck crashes. Though this is an improvement from 2008, there is still much progress to be made. Out of all those who lose their lives in car accidents, one in ten is killed by a collision with a large truck. Consider this: fatalities caused by large truck accidents account for 10% of the annual highway death toll, yet only 4% of the registered vehicle population are semi-trucks. The Numbers Directly Reflect the Dangers Many organizations have banded together to bring improvement to these numbers and to see lives saved. Organizatio
