California Truck Accident StatisticsThe US Department of Transportation published a study describing California truck crashes which occurred in 2007. While this was a state wide study, a majority of these truck accidents happened in or near Los Angeles. Some of the most relevant truck accident statistics include:
- 10,626 large trucks were involved in non-fatal truck accidents
- 3,734 trucks were involved in crashes which resulted in injuries
- 5,315 truck accident injuries occurred
- 6,892 trucks were so serious that they required a tow-truck to remove them from the scene of the accident
- 3 trucks were involved in Hazmat (HM - hazardous material) truck crashes
While these numbers for 2007 are very similar to the number of truck accidents in 2006, most of these truck accidents could have been prevented. Please find similar truck accident statistics below for 2006:
- 12,438 large truck were involved in non-fatal truck accidents
- 4,043 trucks were involved in truck accidents which resulted in someone suffering an injury
- 5,821 truck accident injuries occurred
- 394 truck accident fatalities, which resulted in a wrongful death
- 384 large trucks were involved in fatal truck accidents
- 8,395 trucks were involved in a tow-away truck crash
- 9 trucks were involved in Hazmat truck accidents
As there are a large number of truck accidents which kill and injure thousands of people each year, it is important that you hire an experienced Los Angeles truck accident attorney to represent you in seeking compensation for your injuries. Call us today at 800-715-4489 for a free consultation. |