When a large truck is in an accident, the results can be grisly. This is especially true if the accident involves a passenger car since a truck is usually 20 to 30 times larger than the average car. There are several common reasons why trucks get into accidents, from carrying heavy loads to difficulty controlling the vehicle on slippery or icy roads.
In 2017, 4,102 people were killed across the United States in accidents involving large trucks. 86 percent of the fatalities were occupants of a car, 17 percent were in a truck and 14 percent were pedestrians.
