Truck Accident Statistics
In 2003, there were 58,512 total vehicle accidents involved in fatal crashes in the U.S. (NCSA). 4,669 were large trucks involved in fatal truck accidents.Large trucks are more likely to be involved in a fatal multi-vehicle crash than are passenger vehicles. Most fatal truck accidents occurred in rural areas (68 percent) during the daytime (66 percent) and on weekdays (78 percent). Only 1 percent of fatal truck accidents were DUI-related on the part of the truck driver compared to other types of fatal crashes.
Higher DUI occurrences are 22 percent for drivers of passenger vehicles and light trucks and 29 percent for motorcyclists.About 27 percent of all large truck drivers involved in fatal truck accidents had at least one prior speeding conviction compared to 19 percent of the passenger vehicle drivers involved in fatal crashes. California had the most with 5,725 total fatal vehicle crashes but Texas had the most fatal truck accidents with 438. Here's a breakdown of the top 5 states as to fatal truck accidents in 2003: State
Total Fatal Vehicle Crashes
Fatal Truck Accidents California
5,725
332 Texas
5,040
438 Florida
4,432
343 Georgia
2,277
208 Pennsylvania
2,233
213 Compared to a breakdown of the top 5 states as to fatal truck accidents in 2002:State Total
Fatal Vehicle Crashes
Fatal Truck Accidents California
5,544
346 Texas
5,039
401 Florida
4,431
351 Pennsylvania
2,198
174 Georgia
2,188
202 More truck accident statistics from FARS (Fatality Analysis Reporting System)Large trucks accounted for 9 percent of the vehicles in fatal crashes, but only 4 percent of the vehicles involved in injury and property-damage-only crashes. Of the 4,898 large trucks involved in fatal crashes, 76 percent were combination trucks.Regardless of crash severity, the majority of vehicles in single and two-vehicle crashes were going straight prior to the crash.The majority of persons killed or injured in traffic crashes were drivers (65 percent), followed by passengers (31 percent), pedestrians (3 percent), and pedal cyclists (2 percent).In 2003, the initial point of impact at time of collision happened 2,354 times (50 percent) in the front of vehicle; compared to 382 times on the left side, 188 times on the right side, and 720 times in the rear. In 2003, 608 large trucks were involved in fatal truck accidents causes by rollovers.
Miscellaneous trucking revenue statisticsThe truck driver makes 30.3 cents per mile. Average yearly income for a driver is $32,000 a year. The average owner operator makes slightly more.Total revenue estimates are $255.5 billion. For hire or common carriers trucking companies generated revenue estimated at $97.9 billion about $18 billion more than air transportation. Private fleets generated revenue estimated at $121 billion.Truck operating ratio is estimated at 95.2.
This means for every dollar in revenue the trucking company has a cost of 95.2 cents leaving a profit of 4.8 cents on every dollar.The trucking industry contributes an estimate of $21.4 billion to operate on U.S. roads and highways.The trucking industry accounts for 12.8 percent of all the fuel purchased in the U.S. Automobiles and light vehicles account for 63 percent of fuel purchases..
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Jungheinrich Introduces ETV Series 1 Reach Trucks
Richmond, VA (ContentDesk via ContentDesk Direct) July 17, 2006 -- The Jungheinrich Lift Truck Corp., a world leader in warehouse logistics technology, is announcing a line of highly-efficient mast moving reach trucks -- the ETV Series 1.
The line consists of four trucks:
Models ETV 110, 112, 114 and 116.
Overall, these trucks will provide you with the best solution for the cost effective stacking and retrieval of merchandise even at high lift heights and in confined spaces. Whether handling pallets in a drive-in racking environment, operating in narrow aisles or low rack areas, or working in single- or multi-shift applications, these trucks will get right to work for you.Because they have a particularly compact chassis only 44 inches wide -- Models ETV 110 and 112 are able to work in aisles as narrow as 105 inches and have load capacity ratings of 2,000 and 2,400 lbs. respectively.
Models ETV 114 and...
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The Benefits of Tonneau Covers
Tonneau covers are adjustable covers that fit over the beds of pickup trucks. They serve to make the truck more aerodynamic while providing a covered storage area in the bed of the truck. Several models are available. Many Tonneau Covers are hard tops equipped with hinged doors on the top that give the user access to the truck bed. Other hard top Tonneau covers can be lifted and suspended in the air by metal or fiberglass poles, similar to the poles that hold most car hoods upright.
Other models of Tonneau covers are retractable. Many have paneled tops, where panels can slide underneath other parts to allow users to stow or remove items from the bed. Other retractable Tonneau covers are made of soft materials like vinyl and roll up when people need to access the truck bed. Tonneau covers decrease the pickup truck's wind resistance, and thus increase the truck's speed. Since Tonneau covers seal the truck bed, air does not go into the bed and so meets no resistance at the tailgate...
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Truck Accident Statistics
In 2003, there were 58,512 total vehicle accidents involved in fatal crashes in the U.S. (NCSA). 4,669 were large trucks involved in fatal truck accidents.Large trucks are more likely to be involved in a fatal multi-vehicle crash than are passenger vehicles. Most fatal truck accidents occurred in rural areas (68 percent) during the daytime (66 percent) and on weekdays (78 percent). Only 1 percent of fatal truck accidents were DUI-related on the part of the truck driver compared to other types of fatal crashes.
Higher DUI occurrences are 22 percent for drivers of passenger vehicles and light trucks and 29 percent for motorcyclists.About 27 percent of all large truck drivers involved in fatal truck accidents had at least one prior speeding conviction compared to 19 percent of the passenger vehicle drivers involved in fatal crashes. California had the most with 5,725 total fatal vehicle crashes but Texas had the most fatal truck accidents with 438. Here's a breakdown of the top 5...
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Money Wise Moves on Getting Swimming Pool Loans
Building a house with a swimming pool is no longer a luxury nowadays. With its feasible function as well as its financial advantage, swimming pools are now considered as hot portion of a house.
Experts say that the presence of swimming pools in homes create a higher market value, bringing homes at a greater perspective. No wonder why homes with swimming pools that are on resell have higher resale values compared to those that do not have pools.
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Why Leave Token-Ring?
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