Truck Accidents

Research shows that on-ramps and off-ramps are some of the most common places crashes occur on highways, as drivers traveling at different speeds enter, exit, and merge. According to one study published in the Journal of Safety Research, interstate exit and entrance ramps are the most common site of highway crashes per…

Semi-trucks and other large commercial vehicles are already a significant safety hazard in South Carolina and throughout the United States. For example, South Carolina data from the Department of Public Safety shows 162 truck accidents involving serious injuries and 104 fatal truck accidents occurred in just one recent year. Meanwhile,…

Semi-trucks are powerful machines that can weigh up to 80,000 pounds spread across five axles. As a result, they need complex braking systems to bring the vehicle and trailer to a safe stop. But just how far is the stopping distance of the average semi-truck? And what is the stopping…