--- title: "Large truck and bus crash facts" url: "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/2022/08/large-truck-and-bus-crash-facts/" publisher: "Pickup Truck + SUV Talk" content_signal: "search=yes, ai-input=yes, ai-train=no" author: "Guest Author" published: "2022-08-22T15:57:38+00:00" modified: "2025-07-23T15:14:14+00:00" image: "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/pexels-jen-2203416-scaled.jpg" --- # Large truck and bus crash facts By Guest Author Published: 2022-08-22T15:57:38+00:00 Updated: 2025-07-23T15:14:14+00:00 ![Featured image]() According to the [Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration](), 5,237 [large trucks]() and buses were involved in fatal crashes in 2019, which was a 2% increase from the year before. Human error is the number one cause of truck crashes, with the FMCSA reporting that 88% of truck-related crashes are due to driver error. Common causes of truck and bus related crashes include: - Driving while fatigued - Distracted driving - Speeding - Aggressive driving - Driving drunk or under the influence of drugs - Following too closely - Not properly maintaining the truck or bus If you have been injured by the negligence or recklessness of a truck or bus driver, your case is more complex than a collision with another passenger vehicle, says [accident lawyer Pendergrass](). Unlike a car accident where you file a claim with another individual’s auto insurance company, when you file a claim in a truck or bus accident, it may be against a large company or a government entity. This is what makes most truck and bus crash cases so complicated. Hence reaching out to a personal injury attorney who specializes in these sorts of cases. ### Common injuries in truck and bus accidents All told, 20% of all collisions involving large trucks in 2014 and 2015 led to at least one injury, according to the [FMCSA’s Large Truck and Bus Crash Facts (LTBCF)](). Common injuries incurred include: - Head and neck injuries - Traumatic brain injuries - Spinal cord injuries - Simple and complex bone fractures - Cuts and lacerations - Burns and road rash - Injuries to the soft tissues - Bruises - Strains and sprains - Injuries to the arms, wrists, knees, ankles, hands and feet These injuries lead to high medical expenses, a significant amount of time missed from work, months of recovery and negative psychological effects. ### When and where do most truck and bus collisions occur? There are 975,000 registered buses in the United States, and 37.9 million trucks registered for use on the road. Staggering numbers when considering the potential for mishaps and collisions. Furthermore, 89% of all fatal crashes involving a large truck or vehicle occur on weekdays. As for where these collisions commonly occur, the vast majority of fatal crashes involving large trucks are on rural roads (60%). In contrast, bus accidents are more likely to happen in urban areas where there is a lot of foot traffic. Timing wise, 35% of all fatal crashes involving large trucks and buses occur between the hours of 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. ### How hiring an attorney helps you recover from a truck or bus crash The difference in the amount of inertia produced by a moving passenger vehicle as opposed to a large truck or bus is staggering. Passengers in the smaller vehicle are far more vulnerable to injury than the occupants of the larger vehicles. Due to the likelihood of serious injury occurring during collisions of this caliber are so high, the insurance policies taken out by the entities that own most trucks and bus fleets are equally substantial. Looking to save as much money as possible by reducing how much must be paid in an accident settlement is the bottom line. An attorney specializing in bus and truck crashes has the ability to confront the legal team hired by the truck or bus operator’s insurance company, and make sure that you are rewarded with the maximum potential settlement. 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