Research & Data
Commercial Vehicles / Large Trucks
Traffic safety is of utmost importance, particularly when it comes to large trucks. These vehicles pose unique challenges on the road. It is crucial to recognize the potential dangers associated with large trucks and take necessary precautions to ensure safe interactions with them. Adhering to traffic rules such as not tailgating, maintaining a safe distance, being aware of a truck’s blind spots, allowing ample room for trucks to make turns, avoiding sudden lane changes, and passing with caution, can help prevent crashes. By prioritizing traffic safety and showing consideration for the challenges of sharing the roadway with large trucks, we can contribute to a safer road environment for everyone.
Fact Sheets
Large Truck Crashes 2018-2022
December 2023
Large Truck Crashes 2017-2021
December 2022
Large Truck Crashes 2016-2020
November 2021
Large Truck Crashes 2015-2019
November 2020
Large Truck Crashes 2014-2018
October 2019
Large Truck Crashes 2013-2017
October 2018
Large Truck Crashes 2012-2016
October 2017
Large Truck Crashes 2011-2015
October 2016
Large Truck Crashes 2010-2014
October 2015
Large Truck Crashes 2009-2013
December 2014
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Developed to provide broader access to New York’s traffic safety data, the TSSR contains motor vehicle crash data obtained from the NYS Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Accident Information System (AIS) over the past 10 years, including preliminary data for the current year.