Truck Accidents

When you’re driving, you probably know that you’re not supposed to ride alongside a large vehicle or to travel too closely to it to the rear. Those areas can be blind spots, which means that the driver might have a hard time seeing you if you’re driving there. The problem is that there is no way for anyone to constantly…

Trucks can cause accidents for many reasons, but one of the most dangerous is when a truck jackknifes. Commercial drivers are supposed to be trained to avoid this dangerous situation, which can occur when the trailer of the vehicle is moving more quickly than the cab. The term jackknife come from the shape a pocketknife makes when it folds. That…

Truck accidents are fairly common in Oregon, especially on highways such as Hwy 140 or Interstate 84. Both are busy areas that quickly congest when an accident has taken place, potentially leading to even more collisions. What’s most important is for people to know what to do if they’re involved in an accident with a truck. On highways, it’s vital…

It is possible to have a truck accident anywhere in the United States. The reality is that large trucks are around you every day. Whether you are driving your personal vehicle or are headed out on a bike ride, you are opening yourself up to a potential accident with a large truck. Most people will not have an accident with…

Living in Oregon, you know that it’s common to see large trucks on the roads. However, the interesting thing is that the number of large truck crashes has actually reached the highest point in over 10 years in Oregon, showing that these drivers truly are not getting safer. When the economy is good, truck drivers are seen more frequently on…

One thing that Oregon residents can count on is regular rainstorms. The weather isn’t always sunny and dry in this state, which means that drivers have to become familiar with how to drive safely in wet conditions. Driving a semi in rain isn’t always easy. With less friction on the roadways, it’s easier for these massive trucks to slide and…

Highway collisions involving large trucks are common, particularly in areas where these vehicles transport goods. Large trucks can be tens of thousands of pounds, which makes them some of the most dangerous vehicles on the road, if not the most dangerous. The average passenger vehicle weighs around 4,000 pounds, while an 18-wheeler may weigh as much as 80,000 pounds. As…

Crashes can happen anywhere, and they have the potential to cause significant harm to those involved. Take, for example, the news report posted on Nov. 21 about a tow-truck driver who was cited for rear-ending another vehicle. The driver was cited for careless driving after causing a three-vehicle collision. All three drivers had to be taken to the hospital, though…

Even if you do your best to avoid commercial trucks on the road, there will be times when you find yourself in proximity to these vehicles. When this happens, you must alter your driving style to improve your safety. Here are several steps you can take to drive safely around commercial trucks: Don’t take chances: Follow the rules of the…

Drowsy driving is extremely dangerous, as it makes it difficult to focus on the road ahead and make split-second decisions that can help prevent an accident. Furthermore, drowsy driving can also lead to you falling asleep at the wheel, which almost always leads to an accident. It doesn’t matter if you’re close to home or tackling the open highway hundreds…