In our busy world of modern transportation, accidents on the road are an unfortunate reality. Truck accidents and car accidents have distinct differences in terms of causes and aftermath.
In the realm of road incidents, it can help to learn more about the differences.
Different causes
Trucking accidents and car accidents often happen due to wildly different events. Car accidents may start with distracted driving, speeding and running red lights. However, even truckers also drive recklessly. Fatalities involving at least one truck went up 13% from 2020 to 2021.
Trucking accidents have other factors as well, such as brake malfunctions, tire blowouts and trailer instability. Although human errors persist in trucking accidents, mechanical issues and the complexities of managing larger vehicles are more common.
Different impact
Due to their weight, trucks have the potential to cause more damage than cars. The size of a truck makes collisions involving them capable of causing more intense injuries and property destruction. Most car accidents, while still capable of causing harm, tend to result in less severe injuries and outcomes.
Different types of injuries
Injuries that come from trucking accidents and car accidents often have different levels of seriousness. Trucking accidents typically lead to more long-lasting injuries due to the speed and size of the vehicles. These injuries include fractured bones, spinal damage and traumatic brain injuries. Car accidents generally lead to a higher frequency of less severe injuries such as whiplash, contusions and minor fractures.
While both truck accidents and car accidents are unfortunate events on the road, they differ in terms of causes and impacts. Understanding these distinctions can contribute to safer roads and better-informed drivers.