Trucking Accident Statistics in Oklahoma

The Hershewe Law Firm, P.C. looks at trucking accident statistics on the Oklahoma roadways examining fatalities and serious injuries and where and when they are most likely to occur. It is true that most accidents involving trucks in the state of Oklahoma occur during the daytime hours and on dry roads. However, there are places and conditions that occur to increase the likelihood of a trucking accident on the Oklahoma roadways. These factors are things such as weather and the amount of fatigue of the truck driver involved. Some you can avoid and others are not avoidable but by limiting your exposure to conditions you can drastically decrease your chances of getting involved with a truck accident.

Common Causes of Truck Accidents

Commercial trucks such as 18-wheelers, semi-trucks, and tractor trailers loom over their fellow passenger vehicles that they share the road with. On the major highways and at higher speeds, seemingly inconsequential driving errors that occur without consequence where small vehicles are concerned can result in calamity when a large truck and a small vehicle are involved. Some of these causes are drinking and driving, despite strict rules against truck drivers drinking and driving this is still a contributing factor. Another common factor in truck accidents is excessive fatigue that truck drivers experience after long cross country drives.

While the amount of trucks has steadily increased over the past ten years, fatalities involving large trucks have remained relatively steady over the past ten years with an average of 126 fatalities per year. These are encouraging numbers for passengers and drivers that travel on the same roads.

The Hershewe Law Firm is experienced and knowledgeable regarding trucking accident lawsuits in Oklahoma. Please call us toll-free at 877-382-9734 or contact us using our web form.