Truck accidents caused injuries at a higher higher rate than other kinds of crashes. As personal injury attorneys based in New Windsor, NY, we are exploring into the 2023 numbers for truck-involved crashes in Orange County, NY. Based on statistics from the Institute for Traffic Management and Safety, the following blog post will cover where truck accidents occur most often in Orange County, how serious the crashes are, who gets injured, and when the crashes occur.
At Mainetti & Mainetti, we conduct a detailed investigation into every aspect of your case to fully understand your accident and determine liability. Our team partners with skilled professionals, including accident reconstruction specialists and mechanical engineers, to uncover the facts. If you’ve been injured in an accident, call us today at 845-600-0000 for a free consultation at our personal injury law office in New Windsor, NY. We’ll examine key factors to help you secure the maximum compensation for your injuries and losses, such as:
- What was the driver’s condition at the time of the accident?
- What was the condition of the truck, and when was it last inspected?
- What did the trucking company know about the driver’s employment history?
- Does the driver have a record of attention or judgment issues?
- Could the driver have been impaired by drugs or alcohol?
Where did Orange County’s Truck Accident Personal Injuries Occur?
- Town of Newburgh – 32 personal injuries
- Town of Wallkill – 15 personal injuries
- Montgomery – 11 personal injuries
- Tuxedo – 9 personal injuries
- New Windsor – 8 personal injuries
- Village of Woodbury – 7 personal injuries, 1 fatality
- Wawayanda – 5 personal injuries
- Goshen – 5 personal injuries
- City of Newburgh – personal injuries
- Cornwall – 5 personal injuries
- Crawford – 4 personal injuries, 1 fatality
How serious were Orange County’s Truck Accidents?
Of the 634 truck crashes, 501 caused property damage, 130 caused personal injuries, and three were fatal. Of the 189 total injuries, 133 were to drivers and 54 were to passengers. There were 22 serious injuries, 24 moderate injuries and 137 minor injuries.
When do Orange County’s Truck Accidents occur most often?
Of the 643 total truck crashes in Orange County, 94 occurred on Mondays, 118 on Tuesdays, 125 on Wednesdays, 108 on Thursdays, 117 on Fridays, 43 on Saturdays and 29 on Sundays. They most commonly occurred in the hours between 9 a.m. and noon, with 144 in that time period. They most commonly occurred in the month of August, with 74 crashes that month, the month of October had 70 crashes, and September had 67 crashes.
What most caused personal injuries in Orange County’s Truck Accidents?
Of all the police-reported crash contributing factors, 50 were caused by improper passing lane use or lane changing, 23 were caused were caused by following too closely, 19 were caused by failure to yield right of way, 18 were caused by driver inattention/distraction, and 17 were caused by unsafe speeds.