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One-third of truck injury crashes and 36% of fatal ones happen when other vehicles enter the truck's lane. Most people killed in truck crashes aren't in the truck. Keep scanning mirrors and watch for lane encroachment to stay safe.
One-third of truck injury crashes and 36% of fatal ones happen when other vehicles enter the truck's lane. Most people killed in truck crashes aren't in the truck. Keep scanning mirrors and watch for lane encroachment to stay safe.
What's the leading cause of injury and fatality crashes when a large truck is involved? When another vehicle enters into the large truck's lane. This accounts for approximately 33% of all large truck-related injury crashes and 36% of all fatality crashes each year. Spoiler alert: 83% of fatalities were not occupants of the large truck. Be sure to drive defensively. Watch for other trucks and vehicles and constantly scan your mirrors. Keeping a good lookout also helps prevent lane encroachment. Learn how we can help at www.mysafetymanager.com.
