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Truck Accidents 

Truck Accident Statistics for Pennsylvania

Heavy Truck, Semi-Truck, and Tractor Trailer Truck Crash Statistics

2008 National Truck Accident Statistics (Including Light Trucks)

  • There was a 12% decrease in large-truck crash fatalities from 4,822 in 2007 to 4,229 in 2008.
  • In 2008, there were 10,764 light truck accident deaths.
  • Light truck fatalities dropped for the third year in a row, decreasing by 14% since 2007.
  • Light truck occupant injuries totaled 768,000 in 2008, an 8.7% decrease from 2007.

2007 Pennsylvania Truck Accident Statistics

  • In Pennsylvania during 2007, there were 7,087 crashes involving heavy trucks.
  • Of those 7,087 crashes, 178 were fatal.
  • Total crashes were down from 6,657 in 2006. Fatalities were up from 167 in 2006.
  • Defects contribute to the majority of heavy truck accidents. Some of these defects include:
    • Tire or Wheel-Related: 107 crashes
    • Brake-Related: 63 crashes
    • Unsecure/Trailer Overload: 74 crashes
    • Power Train Failure: 23 crashes
    • Total Steering System Failure: 21 crashes

2006 Pennsylvania Truck Accident Statistics

  • There were 6,657 crashes involving heavy trucks in Pennsylvania during 2006.
  • 167 of those 7,231 crashes were fatal.
  • Total crashes were down from 7,231 in 2005 but fatalities were up from 173 in 2005.
  • The majority of heavy truck accidents involve defects. Some of these defects include:
    • Tire or Wheel-Related: 113 crashes
    • Brake-Related: 91 crashes
    • Unsecure/Trailer Overload: 77 crashes
    • Power Train Failure: 40 crashes
    • Total Steering System Failure: 14 crashes

2005 Pennsylvania Truck Accident Statistics

  • 7,231 total crashes involved heavy trucks during 2005 in Pennsylvania.
  • Of those 7,231 crashes, 173 ended in deaths.
  • Total heavy truck crashes were up from 6,851 in 2004. Deaths were also up from 161 in 2004.
  • Defects are a factor in the majority of heavy truck accidents. Some of these defects include:
    • Tire or Wheel-Related: 97 crashes
    • Brake-Related: 90 crashes
    • Unsecure/Trailer Overload: 80 crashes
    • Power Train Failure: 26 crashes