Truck Accident
Dangers of Drugged Trucking Accidents

The Dangers of a Logging Truck Accident

Why Do More Truck Crashes Occur in Seattle over the Holidays?

Fish Truck Accident Near SeaTac Proves Fatal

One of the passengers in the SUV died at the scene. The driver was rushed to Harborview Medical Center in critical condition and a third person in the SUV sustained non-life-threatening injuries. The driver and passenger in the semi truck were hospitalized as well. Read the rest »
Role of Driver Fatigue in Seattle Truck Accidents

Seven Injured in I-5 Crash Involving Dump Truck

Sleeping Truck Driver Crashes into School Bus

The 53-year-old female driver of the school bus swerved before the collision. Officials believe her actions could have helped prevent serious injuries to the bus passengers. Of the students on board, 43 were taken to nearby hospitals for evaluation. The driver of the car, a 22-year-old woman, died at the scene and her 12-year-old female passenger was treated and released. Officials have taken a blood sample from the truck driver, but they reportedly believe that he fell asleep behind the wheel. He was previously cited for crossing the centerline in an injury collision just last year. Read the rest »
Washington Truck Accident Involving Two Big Rigs Kills Man
The Washington State Patrol is looking for witnesses in a crash involving two big rigs that killed a man north of Cusick in Pend Oreille County. According to a KREM news report, a 51-year-old man was driving a truck south on Highway 20 when he crossed the centerline. He lost control of the semi, which tipped over onto its side. At the time, another semi crashed into the tipped-over truck. The driver of the first truck was killed while the other driver was uninjured. The cause of the accident is still under investigation. Officials are still seeking witnesses who may have seen the crash or the events leading to it.
Some of the most common causes of truck accidents include:
- Fatigued Drivers: Sleepy truck drivers cause a significant number of crashes on Washington’s highways. Truck drivers are required under the law to take adequate breaks and maintain logs that show how long they were on the road. Read the rest »
Two Injured in Washington Truck Accident
Two people were injured in a Washington truck accident after a big rig lost its brakes on Highway 18 and crashed into a minivan. According to a KOMO news report, the accident occurred near the intersection of Highway 18 and Issaquah-Hobart Road. Washington Highway Patrol officials say that the semi-truck was heading westbound on the highway from Tiger Summit when it lost its brakes.
The driver exited the highway and slammed into a minivan. The truck driver, who was not wearing a seatbelt, was ejected from the vehicle, and the female driver of the minivan was rescued by emergency personnel. Neither driver suffered life-threatening injuries. The investigation is ongoing. Read the rest »
Study Shows Caffeine Reduces Truck Accident Risks
Truck drivers who are fatigued from long hours of work are much more likely to cause injury accidents. According to a University of Sydney study, truck drivers who consume caffeine are 63 percent less likely to crash than those who do not. During the study, researchers interviewed approximately 500 drivers who have been in an accident and a comparable number of drivers who have not crashed in the past year. About 43 percent of drivers reportedly drank caffeine or took caffeine tablets to stay awake. The study found that those who consumed caffeine were less likely to crash.
It is important for all truck drivers to remember that the benefits of taking caffeine are short lived. Caffeine is only an effective way to treat fatigue for a brief period of time. Drivers who are experiencing fatigue should pull over and rest before returning behind the wheel. Truck drivers should also take regular breaks and adjust their work schedule to allow for adequate rest. Read the rest »
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