Category Archives: Truck Accident
Semi Trucks and Jackknifing
Truck accidents can happen in a number of ways and result in a number of outcomes. One of the most common types of truck accidents involves a jackknife. Trucks jackknife when the front vehicle skids but the trailer attached to the truck does not stop. This causes the trailer to push the front of… Read More »
Why Are Semi Truck Accidents So Complex?
Getting into an accident with a passenger vehicle is complicated enough. There are many things to handle, such as informing your insurance company, getting the damage fixed, getting a rental car, and other logistics. A semi truck crash is even more complex. These vehicles can weigh as much as 80,000 pounds, so the outcome… Read More »
Dangers of Overloaded Trucks
As you drive down one of the various highways in Houston, you may see semi trucks on the road. These are huge vehicles that often carry large loads. A fully loaded semi truck can weigh as much as 80,000 pounds. That’s 40 tons. Compare that to the average passenger vehicle, which is around 3,000… Read More »
Garbage Truck Runs Over, Kills Woman in Houston
Being homeless is no doubt a tough situation. Finding safe places to sleep can be a challenge. A parking lot is not a good option. Vehicles go in and out of parking lots and it can be hard for them to see people in the way. Unfortunately, many homeless people are killed while they… Read More »
18-Wheeler’s Loose Tire Hits, Kills Person
Driving down the freeway can be scary in a lot of ways. You could hit a wayward pedestrian. You could collide with someone who cuts in front of you. You could get stuck in snarling traffic. You could also get hit and killed by loose items. The last one may seem like an unlikely… Read More »
Man Dancing On Semi Truck Is Knocked Off, Killed
Semi truck accidents can happen in a number of ways. One way a person can get killed is by dancing on one. Yes, this stupid stunt did actually happen. A man was killed after jumping onto a truck’s trailer, dancing on it, and getting knocked down when the truck went under a bridge. The… Read More »
1 Killed In Dump Truck Accident
Driving behind a slow vehicle can be frustrating, especially when you’re already running behind. Many people speed and cannot slow down in time. Some try to pass illegally. Others do pass legally but lose control. All of these situations can lead to a serious accident. This situation led to a deadly rear-end accident for… Read More »
Amazon Truck Driver Killed In Jackknife Accident
Weather conditions can make driving dangerous for Houston residents. Rain can make the freeways treacherous, especially for semi truck drivers. Sadly, wet conditions in Houston led to a deadly crash. The fatal semi truck accident occurred in the early morning hours of March 15 in the 7500 block of N. Sam Houston Parkway. A… Read More »
Woman Killed In Garbage Truck Accident
Garbage trucks are useful vehicles, but you sure don’t want to crash into one. A garbage truck is a big and bulky vehicle that can weigh more than 20 tons, so a collision with one can be deadly. Sadly, this was recently the case in Houston. A woman was killed after crashing into a… Read More »
Semi Truck Driver Arrested After Deadly Crash
Semi trucks are large vehicles that help transport goods from one place to another. While these trucks are necessary for the economy, they need to be driven properly. A driver who is intoxicated, reckless, speeding, or inexperienced can cause serious or even fatal injuries to others. Sadly, this was recently the case in Houston,… Read More »
