Truck accidents have a higher chance of causing injuries than other kinds of crashes. As personal injury attorneys based in Poughkeepsie, NY, today we’re looking into the 2023 numbers for truck-involved crashes in Dutchess County. Based on statistics from the Institute for Traffic Management and Safety, the following breakdown will cover where truck accidents occur most often in Dutchess, how serious the crashes are, who gets injured, and when the crashes occur.
At Mainetti & Mainetti, we meticulously examine every piece of evidence to gain a comprehensive understanding of your accident and identify those responsible. Our team collaborates with seasoned experts, including accident reconstruction specialists and mechanical engineers, to uncover the facts. If you’ve been injured in a crash, give us a call today at 845-600-0000 to request a free consultation at our personal injury law office in Poughkeepsie. We’ll explore some of the following key questions to obtain the most possible compensation for your injuries and expenses:
- What was the driver’s condition at the time of the accident?
- What was the truck’s condition, and when was its last inspection?
- What did the trucking company know about the driver’s employment history?
- Does the driver have a record of attention or judgment lapses?
- Could the driver have been impaired by drugs or alcohol?
Where did Dutchess County’s Truck Accident Personal Injuries Occur?
- Fishkill – 18 personal injuries
- East Fishkill – 8 personal injuries
- Town of Poughkeepsie – 7 personal injuries
- Hyde Park – 5 personal injuries
- Town of LaGrange – 4 personal injuries
- City of Poughkeepsie – 4 personal injuries
- Wappinger – 4 personal injuries
- Dover – 1 personal injury, 1 fatality
How serious were Dutchess County’s Truck Accidents?
Of the 287 truck crashes, 226 caused property damage, 59 caused personal injuries, and two caused a fatality. Of the 82 injuries caused, 63 were to drivers, 18 were to passengers and one was to a pedestrian. There were 14 serious injuries, 13 moderate injuries, 51 minor injuries.
Who was injured in Dutchess County’s Truck Accidents?
According to police records, only one of the 59 personal injuries in Dutchess County’s truck involved a pedestrian; the rest involved drivers and passengers of either trucks or other motor vehicles.
When do Dutchess County’s Truck Accidents occur most often?
Of the 287 total truck crashes in Dutchess County, 57 occurred on Mondays, 53 on Tuesdays, 59 on Wednesdays, 53 on Thursdays, 36 on Fridays, 21 on Saturdays and 8 on Sundays. They most commonly occurred in the hours between 9 a.m. and noon, with 81 in that time period. They most commonly occurred in the month of June, with 33 crashes that month; the second most was in August, with 29.
What most caused personal injuries in Dutchess County’s Truck Accidents?
Of all the police-reported crash contributing factors, 21 personal injury truck crashes were caused by improper passing lane use or lane changing. 11 were caused by driver inattention and distraction, 11 were caused by failure to yield right of way, and 11 were caused by driving at unsafe speeds. 7 were caused by drivers following too closely.