D. $91,000
The Accident Numbers Don’t Lie
Every year, large trucks are involved in a significant number of crashes. These incidents often result in fines, costly vehicle repairs, higher insurance premiums, lost downtime, damaged cargo, and even legal litigation. Then there’s the human cost of injuries or fatalities.
Think you know how common and costly large truck accidents are?
Test Your Knowledge!
1. What is the average cost to a carrier of a large truck crash?
A. $32,000
B. $46,000
C. $88,000
D. $91,000
2. What is the average cost of a fatal large truck crash?
A. $900,000
B. $1,200,00
C. $3,600,000
D. $4,100,000
C. $3,600,000
3. From 2014 to 2019, how many large truck accident cases occurred with legal awards over $1 million each?
A. 150
B. 300
C. 450
D. 600
B. 300
4. How many people were killed in crashes involving large trucks in 2018 alone?
A. 1,051
B. 2,397
C. 3,488
D. 4,951
D. 4,951
5. How many people were injured in crashes involving large trucks in 2018?
A. 97,406
B. 112, 328
C. 151,000
D. 247,242
C. 151,000
Investing in Driver Safety
Many of these accidents and their associated costs could have been prevented with proper driver training. Not only is it the backbone of a quality safety program, it’s a smart investment in your company. Learn more about the return on investment driver training can provide to your company.
Talk with a Training Specialist today at 833-982-1236