Truck accidents caused injuries at a higher higher rate than other kinds of crashes. As personal injury attorneys based in Kingston, NY, we are exploring into the 2023 numbers for truck-involved crashes in our home of Ulster County. Based on statistics from the Institute for Traffic Management and Safety, the following blog post will cover where truck accidents occur most often in Ulster, how serious the crashes are, who gets injured, and when the crashes occur.
At Mainetti & Mainetti, we thoroughly analyze every detail of your case to gain a full understanding of your accident and determine who is responsible. Our team works closely with experienced professionals, including accident reconstruction experts and mechanical engineers, to uncover the truth. If you’ve been injured in a collision, contact us today at 845-600-0000 for a free consultation at our personal injury law office in Kingston. We’ll address critical questions to help maximize your compensation for injuries and expenses, such as:
- What was the driver’s condition at the time of the accident?
- What was the truck’s condition, and when was it last inspected?
- What information did the trucking company have about the driver’s employment history?
- Does the driver have a history of lapses in attention or judgment?
- Could the driver have been under the influence of drugs or alcohol?
Where did Ulster County’s Truck Accident Personal Injuries Occur?
- Town of Ulster – 8 personal injuries
- Marlborough – 6 personal injuries, 1 fatality
- Lloyd – 3 personal injuries
- Rosendale – 3 personal injuries
- Wawarsing – 3 personal injuries
- Saugerties – 2 personal injuries
- City of Kingston – 2 personal injuries
How serious were Ulster County’s Truck Accidents?
Of the 240 truck crashes, 206 caused property damage, 33 caused personal injuries, and one was fatal. Of the 39 total injuries, 35 were to drivers and 4 were to passengers. There were 9 serious injuries, 8 moderate injuries and 15 minor injuries.
When do Ulster County’s Truck Accidents occur most often?
Of the 240 total truck crashes in Ulster County, 51 occurred on Mondays, 39 on Tuesdays, 39 on Wednesdays, 43 on Thursdays, 46 on Fridays, 16 on Saturdays and 6 on Sundays. They most commonly occurred in the hours between noon and 3 p.m., with 68 in that time period. They most commonly occurred in the month of March, with 28 crashes that month, and the months of November, December and August all had 23 crashes.
What most caused personal injuries in Ulster County’s Truck Accidents?
Of all the police-reported crash contributing factors, 8 were caused by drivers following too closely, 7 were caused by improper passing lane use or lane changing, 5 were caused by failure to yield right of way and 4 were caused by driver inattention or distraction.