Texas Accident & Injury News
Reckless 18-wheeler operators seriously injure drivers, motorcyclists, and pedestrians in San Antonio.
Early-Morning 18-Wheeler Accident Leaves Woman Trapped in Vehicle
According to a KSAT News report, a woman was trapped in her vehicle after an early-morning 18-wheeler accident on the Far West Side.
Police reported the accident occurred at around 6:20 a.m. this morning on US Highway 90 Westbound and Mechlar Road headed towards Castroville. Details about what caused the crash were not provided, nor the condition of the drivers involved. Sheriffs only reported that a woman was trapped in her vehicle after a collision with an 18-wheeler and had to be extracted by firefighters. One lane of the highway was shut down due to the incident.
Did You Know?
82% of people killed in 18-wheeler accidents were other drivers, motorcyclists, and pedestrians.
When Do Most 18-Wheeler Accidents Happen in San Antonio?
If you’ve lived in San Antonio for any significant period of time, you’ve probably experienced being surrounded by large trucks on the freeway or looking in your review mirror to find an 18-wheeler barrelling down on you.
The trucking industry provides an invaluable service to the people of San Antonio and employs many honest, hardworking drivers just trying to make a living. But it only takes one reckless 18-wheeler operator to cause irreversible damage to you and your family.
Reckless drivers injure and kill people in San Antonio every year. There are certain times of day and days of the week when you are more likely to be in an 18-wheeler accident in San Antonio.
Most 18-wheeler Accidents Happen During the Day
Unlike drunk driving and many other kinds of accidents, collisions with 18-wheelers usually happen during the day.
- 75% of 18-wheeler accidents occur between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m.
- 12 p.m. and 3 p.m. has the highest concentration of fatal accidents
- Only 8% of accidents occur from midnight to 3 a.m.
You are most likely to be seriously injured in an 18-wheeler crash during the times of the day when people are going to work or picking their kids up from school. Midday also sees the least amount of freeway traffic, giving 18-wheelers more opportunity to drive over the speed limit.
Most 18-wheeler Accidents Occur on Weekdays
Cargo transportation is highest during the week, which consequently results in more accidents during this time.
- Monday through Friday — 83% of 18-wheeler accidents occur between Monday and Friday.
- Thursday — The most dangerous day of the week for an 18-wheeler accident is Thursday, on which 18% of accidents occur.
Most 18-wheeler Accidents Happen in the Fall
2021 18-wheeler accident data found that a slight majority of 18-wheeler accidents occurred in the fall months.
- September was the deadliest month, with 515 accidents,
- Fall was the most dangerous season, with 1,449 accidents,
- Winter was the least dangerous season, with 1,051 accidents.
While you are most likely to be injured during these peak times, an 18-wheeler accident can happen at any time. Fortunately, you don’t have to face these complex cases alone when you’re recovering from a catastrophic injury. Carabin Shaw can help.
Injured by an 18-wheeler in San Antonio? Call Carabin Shaw.
Facing a trucking company after a catastrophic injury can feel overwhelming. Don’t go through it alone. The trucking company will have an experienced legal team backing them up — you can have that too.
Carabin Shaw’s 18-wheeler accident attorneys have represented those injured by negligent 18-wheeler operators for 30 years, and we put our clients first. Call the team that cares, and put our experience and resources to work for your case today at 800-862-1260. We look forward to serving you.
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