Truck accidents are particularly catastrophic for people outside of the truck, including drivers and occupants of passenger vehicles, as well as for motorcyclists, pedestrians, and cyclists. Other road users have little protection in a collision with a large truck. As a result, 17 people were killed, and another 358 were injured by large truck accidents in Sacramento in a single recent year, according to California Highway Patrol traffic statistics.
Due to truck accidents’ potential to cause devastating injuries, Sacramento drivers should be familiar with the region’s most dangerous truck accident hotspots. That way, they can take proactive steps to protect themselves and their families.
Understanding Truck Accidents in Sacramento
Large truck accidents have many possible causes. Some of the most common include driver fatigue, driver distraction, speeding, tailgating, driver impairment, lack of experience, lack of familiarity with truck routes, and mechanical failures.
Demas Law Group, P.C., supports truck accident victims by thoroughly evaluating the evidence of collisions to determine liability and pursue compensation for them from at-fault truck drivers and trucking companies.
High-Risk Zones for Truck Accidents
While truck accidents can occur just about anywhere and at any time, some locations and circumstances make them more likely to happen. For example, intersections and highways are the sites of many truck accidents.
Circumstances that increase the risk of truck accidents include heavy traffic, inclement weather, poor road conditions, road construction, and complex or challenging road layouts, such as busy highway interchanges, curves, and narrow lanes.
Identifying Sacramento’s Truck Accident Hotspots
Sacramento’s major highways include Interstate 80, Interstate 5, U.S. Route 50, and State Route 99, which are all frequented by large trucks. Sacramento has several accident hotspots, including:
- The stretch of I-5 near the Seamus Avenue exit
- The stretch of I-5 between Del Paso Road and Railyards Boulevard
- The intersection of Folsom Boulevard and Howe Avenue
- The intersection of Franklin Boulevard and Mack Road
- The intersection of North 12th Street and B Street
While government agencies have made efforts to make these areas safer for everyone, it’s an unfortunate fact that too many people are hurt or killed in Sacramento truck accidents each year.
Support for Truck Accident Victims
Demas Law Group, P.C., can handle every aspect of your truck accident case, from gathering and evaluating evidence to building a solid argument on your behalf, negotiating with insurance companies, and fighting for your best interests in court if necessary.
Our Sacramento truck accident attorneys are here to pursue the best possible outcome in your case and fight for the maximum compensation you deserve. You need to be able to focus on healing. Let us handle the complex legal battle for you.
Contact a Sacramento Truck Accident Attorney Today
If you suffered injuries in a collision with a large truck in Sacramento, our experienced truck accident lawyers want to help you fight for the compensation you deserve. Contact Demas Law Group, P.C., to benefit from our 25-plus years of experience representing injury victims. Learn more when you reach out for a free consultation.
