When cruising down a highway, there is often nothing more intimidating than driving side-by-side with a semi-truck. Semi-trucks are large and unwieldy, and any passenger vehicle will feel small in comparison. As it turns out, a healthy fear of semi-trucks is warranted: In 2017, there were 148,000 people injured in crashes involving large trucks, including […]

When a Semi-Truck Strikes a Passenger Vehicle Passing semi-trucks on Kentucky highways is often an uncomfortable experience. Your goal is usually to get around—and away—from them quickly. When one of these large trucks crosses a centerline or highway median, there is little you can do to avoid a head-on collision. The size and weight of […]

When you encounter a semi-truck or a tanker truck while driving your car, chances are you breathe easier once it passes you. Truck drivers have a responsibility to maintain control of their load and their truck. When a commercial truck driver engages in reckless behavior behind the wheel, the results are often devastating for you […]

10 Types of Truck Accidents and How They Change Your Life Sharing the road with large semi-trucks requires trusting that the truck is mechanically safe and the driver is properly trained. No matter how defensively you drive, it only takes a second for a truck driver to lose control, placing you and your passengers at […]

What are the leading causes of semi-truck accidents? Back in May, we reported on the high rate of accidents on KY-151 and efforts by residents to have trucks banned from traveling on certain sections of that road. This is not the only highway in the state, however, where semi-truck accidents occur. Kentucky, situated between the […]

Due to their large size, semi-trucks can potentially wreak havoc on the road if an accident occurs. As the size of other automobiles is comparatively small, the consequences of a semi-truck accident may be deadly for those involved. Special care should be practiced, whether you’re the truck driver or a fellow motorist driving near the […]