TRUCK ACCIDENT STATISTICS
Year after year, truck accidents continue to cause serious injuries and fatalities across the United States. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, 5,340 people died in crashes involving large trucks in 2024. Passenger vehicle occupants accounted for 62% of those deaths, while 17% were large truck occupants and 19% were pedestrians, bicyclists, or motorcyclists.
Large trucks can weigh 20 to 30 times as much as passenger cars. Therefore, people traveling in smaller vehicles are more vulnerable during a collision. Loaded tractor-trailers can also require 20% to 40% more stopping distance than cars, especially on wet or slippery roads.
Truck accidents are not just a problem in Florida but a national issue. In 2024, Florida recorded 46,651 commercial motor vehicle crashes involving 315 fatalities, according to Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles.
The top contributing factors in commercial vehicle crashes can include:
- Distracted driving
- Impairment
- Speeding
- Driver fatigue
- Unsafe lane changes
- Following too closely
- Poorly maintained brakes or tires
- Improperly secured cargo
There can be various parties responsible for these crashes, such as the truck driver, trucking company, vehicle owner, maintenance provider, cargo company, or another business connected to the truck’s operation.
The injuries involved can be devastating. Common examples include traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, burns, lacerations, amputations, scarring and disfigurement, paralysis, and broken bones.
If you or someone you love has been involved in a Tampa truck accident, a Tampa truck accident lawyer can help you understand your options for pursuing compensation.
TAMPA TRUCK ACCIDENT LAWYERS FOR VICTIMS OF MOTOR VEHICLE COLLISIONS
Our Tampa truck accident lawyers represent truck accident victims. Sometimes truck accidents can lead to the loss of a loved one. In that case, eligible family members may be able to seek compensation through a wrongful death claim.
The outcome of truck accidents can be devastating and change the lives of those involved.
We understand that no amount of money can replace a loved one, but a wrongful death lawsuit can help families hold negligent parties accountable and recover damages available under Florida law.
Families may also have to make sacrifices while dealing with overwhelming medical expenses after a serious truck accident. If you or a loved one has been injured, our attorneys can help you understand what compensation may be available.
Our Tampa truck accident lawyers understand how complicated it can be to handle a legal claim while facing injuries, psychological distress, or grief. We can handle the legal side of the case while you focus on recovering.
Tampa Personal Injury Lawyers has also received recent recognition for its work. In 2026, the firm earned Tampa Bay Times Best of the Best honors for both Best Law Firm and Best in Personal Injury Law. It marked the eighth consecutive year the firm received Best of the Best recognition.
Our attorneys can pursue compensation for injuries, medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other accident-related losses. There is no attorney fee unless we recover compensation for you.
Call Tampa Personal Injury Lawyers at (813) 616-HURT or schedule a free consultation to discuss your Tampa truck accident case.
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