Blind Spot Accidents with Trucks in Glendale: Prevention Tips
Trucks are everywhere on Glendale’s major roads, from local delivery routes to larger commercial freights traveling across Los Angeles. With their size and limited visibility, trucks come with something regular cars don’t—large blind spots. If drivers of smaller vehicles aren’t aware of these warning zones, simple mistakes like merging or stopping too close can lead […]
Honda Civic Crashes Into Semi-Truck on Glendale 134; 1 Driver Dead
A tragic early-morning traffic collision near Glendale, California, left one dead and shut down all but a single lane of traffic on the 134 Ventura Freeway. Reports of the deadly Honda Civic/semi-truck crash began around 5 a.m. today, with the big rig accident occurring on the westbound span of the 134 near Glendale Avenue, a KTLA story confirmed. […]
2023 Big Rig and Semi-Trailer Truck Accident Statistics
Large trucks, which are commonly referred to as big rigs, 18-wheelers, or semi-trailers, are essential to the U.S. economy. These large trucks are used to transport goods and materials over long distances as part of the overall supply chain network. But semi-trucks can also pose a risk of serious collision due to their size, as well […]
Semi-Truck Wreck on Highway 138 Leaves 1 Dead, 5 Injured
A fatal big rig crash near Los Angeles left one dead and another five injured Monday. The deadly crash involving a semi-truck and vehicle occurred in Antelope Acres, an unincorporated area of Los Angeles County, according to a report from KTLA. Semi-Truck Wreck on Highway 138 Leaves 1 Dead, 5 Injured How Often Do California Semi-Truck/Big Rig Crashes […]
Tragic Big Rig Crash on 101 Freeway Gore Point Near Woodland Hills Kills Driver
A fatal car accident involving a big rig semi-trailer occurred on the 101 Freeway near Woodland Hills, California, Wednesday morning. The deadly big rig crash temporarily forced closure of the northbound lanes through Woodland Hills, according to a KTLA report. Tragic Big Rig Crash on 101 Freeway Gore Point in Woodland Hills Leaves 1 Dead, 3 Injured What is […]
Nationwide Insurance/NoCell Partner to Reduce Distracted Driving in Commercial Trucking
Distracted driving is a major issue we’ve covered frequently on the DLG Blog. In 2019, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) confirmed that 3,142 deaths occurred as a result of distracted driving. Given the prevalence of distracted driving leading to motor vehicle accidents, many organizations are taking steps to help educate and inform drivers in an effort to […]
Do I Need to Hire a California Truck Accident Injury Lawyer?
When traveling through California or across the United States, motor vehicle drivers commonly share the roads and highways with 18-wheeler or tractor-trailer commercial trucks (also known as big rigs). According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), nearly 12.5 million commercial trucks and buses were registered in 2016. With so many commercial trucks on the roadways, accidents […]