Roads Tell a Story: Are Semis Safer Than Cars for Other Drivers? Are semis safer than cars when measured by crash volume? In many ways, no — not for the people around them. Commercial trucks make up a small share of all vehicles on the road. Yet their involvement in fatal crashes creates a disproportionate […]
Understanding Crash Risk: Are Semi Trucks Safe In A Crash Are semi trucks safe in a crash? The short answer is that smaller vehicles involved in collisions with semi trucks face significantly greater risk of serious injury. The size and weight difference between a commercial truck and a passenger car creates extreme force imbalance. Understanding […]
Why These Crashes Are So Deadly: Can You Survive a Head-On Collision with a Semi Can you survive a head on collision with a semi? Many people ask this after witnessing or experiencing one firsthand. The honest answer is that survival depends on several factors. Speed, vehicle size, seatbelt use, and impact angle all play […]