Common Causes of Commercial Vehicle Accidents on the Dixie

The Dixie Highway can be beautiful to drive, but it can also be dangerous. There are trucks almost everywhere you look on the Dixie and these commercial vehicles can be involved in quite a bit of accidents. Today we will discuss the most common causes of commercial vehicle accidents on the Dixie.

Speed is a major factor in commercial vehicle accidents along the Dixie. It can be easy to get lost in the beauty of the area and push the pedal to the floor. Accidents involving speed can lead to serious injuries and death for drivers of the commercial vehicles, other motorists and pedestrians.

Inclement weather is another common cause of commercial vehicle accidents on the Dixie Highway. Kentucky is home to some incredible weather patterns throughout the year. Inexperienced drivers, and even some of the best drivers, can find themselves involved in accidents because of icy roads, snow, high winds, rain and fog. If at all possible, do not drive during inclement weather events.

Distracted driving has become an epidemic across the country and those living in Bullitt County along the Dixie Highway are not immune to this problem. Distracted driving is a leading cause of commercial vehicle accidents today. This includes using a cellphone while driving, texting, emailing, reading a newspaper, eating, drinking, shaving, applying makeup, changing the radio stations and even talking to passengers in the vehicle.

Drowsiness is also a common cause of commercial vehicle accidents along the Dixie. Commercial drivers are required to take rest breaks after driving for so long. Some fail to do this because they are pushed by their employers to make quick deliveries. If this happens, drivers can dose off or even fall asleep at the wheel long enough to cause an accident.

Improper loading of the truck can also lead to accidents. This happens when the weight of the load shifts during a turn or when the truck slams on its breaks, causing the truck to either lose its load all over the road or overturn.

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