Truck accidents are among the most deadly type of motor vehicle accident. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that in 2016, the last year for which totals are available, there were 3,986 fatal truck accidents in the U.S. This is 27% higher than 2009, the year that saw the lowest number of fatal truck accidents on record.
The NHTSA reports that 66% of the fatalities in truck accidents in 2016 were occupants of smaller vehicles and 16% were pedestrians, bicyclists,...
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While large train accidents are somewhat rare, they account for what most people think of when they think of “train accidents.” However, while large accidents may grab headlines, the National Transportation Safety Bureau reports that one person is struck by a train approximately every two hours in the United States - and nearly 900 people lose their lives every year in train accidents.
Seemingly minor issues of design and planning can greatly affect your everyday life. The choices our urban engineers make when crafting cities and roadways shape how we go about our lives in ways...
