Rear-end collisions are among the most common types of car accidents, but when an 18-wheeler or large commercial truck is involved, the consequences can be devastating. Due to the sheer size and weight of these vehicles, even a low-speed impact can cause serious...
There was a deadly crash involving a Peterbilt Cement Truck near Midland, Texas on July 12, 2024. According to reports, a cement truck rear-ended a passenger vehicle on Highway 191. The passenger vehicle is believed to have been stopped on the roadway. The driver...
Hydroplaning is a significant risk for all vehicles, but it poses particular dangers for commercial vehicles, such as flatbed pickup trucks. Hydroplaning occurs when a vehicle loses traction on wet roads, causing it to skid uncontrollably. This can lead to severe...
Abilene, Texas, a mid-sized city with a population over 120,000, faces unique traffic patterns due to its close proximity to Dyess Air Force Base and its location in a predominantly rural area. With heavy military-related travel, frequent use of rural and suburban...
There was a deadly crash involving an 18-wheeler in Lubbock County, Texas on July 5, 2024. According to reports, an 18-wheeler was traveling southbound on U.S. Highway 84 when it veered into the northbound lanes of travel. The Kenworth semi-truck crashed into a...
Denton County, situated in the northern part of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, is a rapidly growing area with a blend of urban, suburban, and rural roads. The county’s expanding population and road network create conditions where motorcycle accidents can occur,...
There was a deadly crash involving an 18-wheeler in Houston, Texas on July 3, 2024. According to reports, an 18-wheeler collided with a vehicle on Loop 610 North westbound between Shepard Drive and Ella. A red Acura is believed to have stalled in the lanes of travel...
There was a crash involving an 18-wheeler in Amarillo, Texas on July 2, 2024. According to reports, an 18-wheeler was attempting to make a left turn from the center lane and hit passenger SUV located in the lane next to it. The SUV became wedged under the semi-truck...
There was a crash involving multiple 18-wheelers near Port Allen, Louisiana on June 30, 2024. According to reports, four 18-wheelers and a passenger car were involved in the crash on Interstate 10 westbound. The accident remains under investigation. There have been...
Navigating the roadways alongside 18-wheelers can be challenging and risky for other drivers. One particularly dangerous scenario occurs when an 18-wheeler makes a left turn from the center lane on a multi-lane road. This maneuver significantly increases the risk of...