It’s unfortunate that the big rig crash death toll is slowly rising over the years. The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) estimates more than 750 people die each year.<\/p>\n
The death toll from big rig crashes isn’t the only set of numbers that people need to be more aware of when driving with the big boys on the highways. More than 20,000 people are badly injured every year by having a major dust up with commercial truck drivers. In situations where car meets truck, it’s the truck that will come out ahead in just about every case.<\/p>\n
What are the reasons for the rising accident rates? A large number of 18-wheeler drivers are driving while dead tired. They have hundreds of miles to drive and the salary for trucking isn’t princely to begin with, prompting many of them to drive more hours for more money. Combine this dash (more…)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" It’s unfortunate that the big rig crash death toll is slowly rising over the years. The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) estimates more than 750 people die each year. The death toll from big rig…<\/span><\/p>\n