Frequent Causes of Fairfield Truck Accidents
Big-rigs are a common sight for residents of Fairfield. Because the city sits right on one of the country’s largest highways, there are constantly large commercial vehicles traveling through the area. While trucks may be a sign of healthy economic activity, they also pose a serious threat to area drivers. While it’s impossible to predict exactly when or where a truck accident is going to happen, there are ways to increase your knowledge about these collisions and improve your safety on local roadways. For this reason, locals may want to know about the most common causes of Fairfield truck accidents.
Truck Accidents in Fairfield
According to data from government entities, including California Highway Patrol and the Fairfield Police Department, a total of 277 truck accidents happened in Fairfield between January 1, 2008, and December 31, 2019. These crashes accounted for 3.71 percent of a total of 7,471 collisions in the city over this period of time. Notably, about 71 percent of Fairfield truck accidents happened on a highway. For crashes over all, only around 40 percent happened on highways.
Truck Crash Causes Ranked
The following crash causes are listed in order from most to least common. Each entry is listed by the number of crashes for which that cause was listed as the primary causal factor during the above-mentioned period:
- Speeding, 102
- Unsafe lane changing, 64
- Improper Turning, 47
- Driving under the influence, 14
- Traffic sign or signal violations, 12
- Right-of-way violations, 6
The remaining causes all accounted for less than two percent of collisions, respectively. These included tailgating, improper passing, pedestrian violations, and driving on the wrong side of the road.
Avoiding Trucking Accidents
Sharing the road with large commercial vehicles is always dangerous. Because of this, it’s important to know the best way to stay safe while driving near big-rigs. To learn more about defensive driving practices around large trucks, watch this video:
Calling an Attorney
Semi-trucks are almost always owned by trucking companies that operate whole fleets of similar vehicles. Because of this, the risk of accidents is something that these companies see as a normal part of conducting business. This means that trucking companies are usually prepared to take action and begin building a legal defense right away. Unfortunately, this can make it very hard for injured individuals and their families to claim the compensation they deserve.
Because of this, it’s vital to reach out to a Fairfield truck accident lawyer at your earliest opportunity. By working with a trusted attorney and filing an injury claim, it’s often possible for people to claim full payment for medical expenses, lost wages, and other damages caused by truck accidents.
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Fairfield Truck Accident Lawyer
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