Truck accidents may be the most common and the most disastrous form of auto accident. Because trucks outweigh every other vehicle on the road, the slightest mistake in their journey can cause catastrophe for surrounding vehicles, cyclists and pedestrians. Here are a few completely avoidable reasons why truck accidents may occur.
1. The truck driver is fatigued, reckless or pressured. Truck drivers often have such intense schedules they try to cut corners to earn more money. When they don