Why Do Tractor-Trailer Accidents Occur?

Tractor-trailer accidents occur for a number of reasons, including:

• Speeding
• Ignoring posted traffic signs; for example, warnings for trucks carrying a certain amount of weight or those of a certain height
• Driver fatigue
• Driver distractions
• Driving over the limited number of hours per shift (12 hours)
• Driving too fast for weather conditions
• Difficulty seeing properly at night
• Tailgating
• Truck not being properly maintained; maintenance can be expensive but it is important for safety reasons!