{"id":36704,"date":"2021-08-12T10:00:39","date_gmt":"2021-08-12T17:00:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usaccidentlawyer.com\/?p=36704"},"modified":"2025-08-21T22:40:05","modified_gmt":"2025-08-21T22:40:05","slug":"7-common-causes-of-truck-accidents","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dklaw.com\/ko\/the-fine-print\/7-common-causes-of-truck-accidents\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Common Causes of Truck Accidents"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"dklaw-section dklaw-hero dklaw-hero__blog align wp-block-dklaw-hero-blog has-background has-primary-beige-background-color\"><div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\"><div class=\"dklaw-breadcrumbs align wp-block-dklaw-breadcrumbs\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dklaw.com\">Home<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/dklaw.com\/ko\/the-fine-print\/7-common-causes-of-truck-accidents\/\" class=\"current\">7 Common Causes of Truck Accidents<\/a><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n\t{\n\t  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n\t  \"@type\": \"BreadcrumbList\",\n\t  \"itemListElement\": [\n\t\t  {\n\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"ListItem\",\n\t\t\t\t\"position\": 1,\n\t\t\t\t\"name\": \"Home\",\n\t\t\t\t\"item\" : \"https:\/\/dklaw.com\"\n\t\t\t},{\n\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"ListItem\",\n\t\t\t\t\"position\": 2,\n\t\t\t\t\"name\": \"7 Common Causes of Truck Accidents\",\n\t\t\t\t\"item\" : \"https:\/\/dklaw.com\/ko\/the-fine-print\/7-common-causes-of-truck-accidents\/\"\n\t\t\t}\n\t  ]\n\t}\n\t<\/script><\/div>\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7 Common Causes of Truck Accidents<\/h1>\n\n\n<div class=\"dklaw-hero__blog-meta align wp-block-dklaw-hero-blog-meta\"><div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n<div class=\"dklaw-taxonomies align wp-block-dklaw-taxonomies\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dklaw.com\/ko\/learning-hub\/?_practice_area=truck-accidents\" rel=\"nofollow\">Truck Accidents<\/a> <\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-primary-gray-color has-text-color\">Reading Time: 8 Minutes<\/p>\n\n<\/div><span>August 12, 2021<\/span><span>Michelle Lysengen<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dklaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/truck-accident-2-1024x767.jpg\" alt=\"Red semi truck front grill \"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"dklaw-section dklaw-toc alignfull wp-block-dklaw-toc\"><div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n<div class=\"dklaw-toc__sidebar align wp-block-dklaw-toc-sidebar\"><div class=\"dklaw-toc__sidebar-menu\"><h4 class=\"dklaw-toc__sidebar-toggle\">Jump To<\/h4><ul><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n<div class=\"dklaw-card align wp-block-dklaw-card has-background has-primary-black-background-color\"><div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-white-color has-text-color\">Every 4 minutes.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-primary-white-color has-text-color\">On average, every 4 minutes someone picks up the phone and calls us for help. That kind of trust says everything.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-button-phone\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-primary-yellow-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:7147903562\">714-790-3562<\/a><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"dklaw-toc__blocks align wp-block-dklaw-toc-blocks\"><div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n<div class=\"dklaw-toc__block align wp-block-dklaw-toc-block\"><div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Updated June 2024<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In a study by the Insurance\u00a0Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), 11% of motor vehicle deaths involved large truck crashes. Since trucks are much larger and heavier than the average-sized car, accidents involving these trucks can lead to serious injuries and even death.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Knowing the common causes of truck accidents makes it much easier to prevent them from happening. Contact our <a href=\"https:\/\/dklaw.com\/practice-areas\/truck-accidents\/\">California truck accident attorney<\/a> to learn about your legal options if you were a truck accident victim.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"dklaw-toc__block align wp-block-dklaw-toc-block\"><div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Truck Accident Statistics<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dklaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/iStock-1298420747.jpg\" alt=\"Truck driver view from inside the truck\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>According to the<a href=\"https:\/\/injuryfacts.nsc.org\/motor-vehicle\/road-users\/large-trucks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">&nbsp;National Safety Council<\/a>, there were 5,837 fatal large truck crashes in 2022, a 1.8% increase from 2021 and a nearly 50% increase in the last 10 years. Most accidents occur in the daytime (61%), on non-interstate roads (73%), and in non-work zones (95%).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/policyadvice.net\/insurance\/insights\/truck-accident-statistics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Approximately 74%<\/a>&nbsp;of fatal passenger vehicle accidents involved a semi-truck. These statistics relating to truck accident cases lead many to wonder how these types of accidents can be avoided.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"dklaw-toc__block align wp-block-dklaw-toc-block\"><div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Common Causes of Truck Accidents<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dklaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/iStock-1296240589-1.jpg\" alt=\"Truck speeding past &quot;reduce speed&quot; sign\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Human error is the biggest cause of commercial truck accidents. This includes actions like speeding, not checking their blind spots before merging into another lane, and turning at a crosswalk.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These are 7 of the most common causes of truck accidents:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Speeding and Overtaking<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the most common causes of&nbsp;truck accidents&nbsp;is speeding and overtaking. One of the biggest reasons this is so dangerous for truck drivers is that their larger vehicles take much more time to slow down. If they speed, their reaction times are much lower, and they may lose control.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Often, truck drivers speed because they have deadlines to reach their destination. Other times, commercial trucks may speed on bad roads because they feel like their truck can handle it. You can prevent many accidents by avoiding speeding and avoiding trucks that are speeding on the road.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Overtaking is similar to speeding. If a truck passes a vehicle going in the same direction, especially when the lane is merging, it may force other drivers off the road.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Distracted Driving<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Distracted driving is another huge issue for drivers (both truck drivers and other motorists). While cell phones and other types of technology are the most common types of distracted driving, there are many others that drivers need to avoid.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, many truck drivers do not want to take a break to eat their meals. If they are on a tight schedule, they may eat while they are driving. This is very dangerous, as it is a form of distraction that can lessen their reaction time.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other distractions can include using a GPS, adjusting the radio, or focusing too long on things outside the cab.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Not Keeping a Safe Distance Between Cars<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Both truck drivers and drivers of other vehicles can cause truck accidents by not maintaining enough distance between themselves. A safe distance is typically determined by the \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.autoweek.com\/car-life\/a2141386\/autoweek-asks-how-much-space-do-you-keep-between-car-ahead-red-lights\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">three-second rule<\/a>.\u201d&nbsp;Drivers must give each other enough space before passing. When drivers change lanes abruptly, truck drivers may be unable to slow down quickly enough. This is especially true on crowded freeways and in traffic.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s also important to provide trucks enough distance in their no-zones. These are areas of trucks that have limited or no visibility. These are not your normal blind spots, as truck drivers cannot see behind their trucks.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By avoiding truck blind spots, you can help them maintain better visibility and avoid crashes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Fatigue<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Another common cause of truck accidents is fatigue. This occurs for multiple reasons, including long hours, inadequate sleep, and long stretches of highway. To prevent this, drivers have a protocol known as the \u201cHours of Service\u201d policy. This means they must take a break after driving for a while.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This helps drivers rest and recover to prevent fatigue. However, truck drivers still have very demanding hours and spend a lot of time behind the wheel. If they are behind schedule or trying to reach their destination faster, they may drive longer than is safe.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In these situations, fatigue can cause driver error and may cause deadly accidents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Severe Weather<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Severe weather is a big factor in many truck accidents. Because trucks are so much bigger, driving them in harsh or unfamiliar weather may feel safer. However, any vehicle can lose control on bad roads.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To help prevent these accidents, it is important to properly train drivers and ensure they know how to drive safely during harsh storms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Poor Truck Maintenance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Many trucking companies must follow laws requiring them to maintain their trucks. This will prevent issues with the machinery and can also prevent many accidents.&nbsp;For example, some commercial truck accidents occur when there is brake failure. Others happen because tires are not properly maintained, leading to a blowout on the freeway. If cargo is not properly secured,&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Trucking companies can prevent many accidents by properly maintaining their trucks. However, maintaining a truck well takes a lot of time and money, so many companies do not properly maintain their trucks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. Impairment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In California, the legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is 0.04% or higher if you drive a vehicle that requires a commercial driver\u2019s license, compared to 0.08% for regular vehicle drivers. This lower standard means the laws take drinking and driving a commercial truck much more seriously.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Impaired driving extends beyond alcohol. Drugs and certain over-the-counter and prescription medications can also impair a truck driver\u2019s ability to drive safely.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"dklaw-toc__block align wp-block-dklaw-toc-block\"><div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Truck Accident Prevention<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dklaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/iStock-1198082588.jpg\" alt=\"Semi truck on highway during sunset\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to stay safe on the road, it\u2019s important to learn about truck accident prevention. While some problems result from driver error, there are steps both drivers in smaller motor vehicles and truckers can take to decrease the number of collisions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Passenger Cars Can Do<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Passenger cars can take steps to improve driving safety for themselves and others. As a driver, you have options to avoid a truck crash, even if the problem is related to the other driver.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Offer More Space<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the best things you can do to prevent a truck accident is to give a truck plenty of space. Whether you\u2019re following, passing, or leading, always give them more space than you think they need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlike passenger cars, trucks have<a href=\"https:\/\/www.drivesafeonline.org\/traffic-school\/truck-blind-spots-no-zones\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">&nbsp;blind spots<\/a>&nbsp;directly in front of and behind them. This is in addition to the large blind spots on either side. Learn where these blind spots are so you can avoid them.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Be Predictable<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many trucking accidents are caused by driver error or misunderstanding another driver\u2019s intentions. Ensure you are as predictable as possible with your intentions while driving, especially near a truck.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you plan to pass, leave the right amount of space, take time to signal, and don\u2019t linger in the blind spots. Making slow, decisive movements will better communicate your intentions to the truck driver.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Truck Drivers Can Do<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Truck drivers are typically the most trained drivers and require a special commercial license to operate a big rig or 18-wheeler. That means they have a greater responsibility to maintain safety while driving. Steps they should take to prevent accidents include the following.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Always Do a Pre-Check<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Drivers are required to inspect their trailers before every departure. These checks help identify potential issues with the truck and cargo. They must be done once every 24 hours and shouldn\u2019t be skipped.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Follow the Rules<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Trucks operate under different rules than other drivers for a reason. If you want to do your part in accident prevention, follow the regulations for hours of service to avoid a truck crash.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"dklaw-toc__block align wp-block-dklaw-toc-block\"><div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Top-Rated Truck Accident Attorneys<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><br>Many types of truck accidents are preventable. However, when they occur, truck accident injuries can be devastating and completely life-changing. If you have been in a commercial truck accident, you will need an experienced truck accident lawyer on your side to hold the negligent parties accountable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Truck accident attorneys can help you calculate your damages, collect evidence to support your truck accident case, and devise the best legal strategy to win a fair settlement.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are looking for a qualified truck accident lawyer in California,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/dklaw.com\/contact\/\">DK Law<\/a>&nbsp;can help. We represent truck accident victims in Los Angeles County, San Bernardino County, Riverside County, and other surrounding counties throughout California.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"dklaw-author align wp-block-dklaw-author has-text-color has-primary-black-color has-background has-tertiary-blue-background-color\"><div class=\"dklaw-author__block\"><div class=\"dklaw-author__image\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/dklaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/michelle.jpeg);\"><\/div><div><p class=\"dklaw-author__block-about\">About the Author<\/p><h4 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-heading-serif\">Michelle Lysengen<\/h4><h6><\/h6><p>Michelle is a content specialist at DK Law and creates content that highlights company events and breaks down complex legal topics into digestible, engaging content. 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