TEXAS TRUCK ACCIDENT REPORTS
Truck accidents can be particularly deadly. According to data gathered by the Texas Department of Transportation, there were over 26,000 Texas truck accidents in 2019 alone. Of those crashes, roughly 17% involved at least one fatality. This fatality rate is considerably higher than that seen in car accidents (1%), and even motorcycle accidents (5%). Unfortunately, truck accident deaths are also on the rise in Texas.
In the blog below, you can find a fraction of these victims’ stories. Our Houston truck accident lawyers at Lapeze & Johns, PLLC, report on accidents and share helpful safety tips and information regarding Texas roadway safety.
Read on, then contact the team at Lapeze & Johns, PLLC, for a FREE, no-obligation consultation today.
One Killed in Multi-Vehicle Collision With Propane Truck
One person died in a multi-vehicle crash involving a propane truck in Galveston County on Tuesday, August 17. While the propane tank on the truck thankfully remained intact, accidents involving chemical tanker trucks can result in widespread harm. The Fiery Crash...
Driver Impaled on Rebar May Have Had a Medical Emergency
A man died on Tuesday, August 10, when he drove into the back of a stopped semi-truck hauling rebar. The man was impaled by the rebar, and no signs were shown that he had attempted to stop or swerve out of the way. The Gruesome Accident Authorities reported that a man...
Major 18-Wheeler Crash Causes Hours of Traffic in Houston
On Wednesday, June 30th, an 18-wheeler crashed in the northbound lanes of I-45 in Houston. Detours were set up around the wreck, leading to heavy congestion. Details of the Crash Details of the Wednesday morning crash are limited, but the effects were hard to miss...
Cow in the Road Causes Multi-Semi Crash, 1 Dead & 3 Injured
A collision with a cow in the road in east Texas caused a deadly accident involving three semi-trailers and one car. One driver was killed and three others were left injured. The Deadly Multi-Vehicle Accident Bowie County authorities have reported that an accident...
Texarkana PD Reports One Fatality, Treacherous Road Conditions Following 4 Inches of Rainfall
A night-long thunderstorm in Texarkana left roadways slick and unpassable in some areas. During the storm, an 18-wheeler accident resulted in one fatality, according to Texarkana authorities. The Accident and Road Conditions According to a Wednesday-morning media...
Beer Soaks Texas Highway Following 18-Wheeler Accident
Dozens of cases of beer tumbled across a Texas highway on Thursday, May 13th, when the semi-truck they were being hauled in overturned. The accident involved three vehicles and left one individual hospitalized. The Foamy Accident Arkansas Pass officials reported that...
18-Wheeler Accident Closes Interstate for 12 Hours
A two-car accident involving an 18-wheeler on Sunday, May 9th, led to Interstate 45 near Palmer being shut down for more than 12 hours. The accident occurred when the 18-wheeler collided with a stalled vehicle. The Accident According to authorities, two people were...
Tornado on I-35 Leads to Multiple 18-Wheeler Accident
At least five tornadoes touched down in North Texas on Monday, May 3rd, damaging as many as 50 structures and causing a multi-semi-truck accident on I-35. At least three individuals were hospitalized following the crash, though there were no reported tornado...
18-Wheeler Crashes Into Wrecked Vehicle, Narrowly Missing Sheriff’s Deputy
An 18-wheeler crashed into an already wrecked vehicle roughly a foot away from a sheriff's deputy who was responding to the incident on Tuesday, March 23rd. The shocking video showing the near-miss was shared on the Sheriff's Office Facebook page to raise awareness of...
