Alabama Auto Fatality Statistics
Posted by: Micah Adkins
June 01, 2009
Topic: CAR ACCIDENTS
In 2000, according to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), 995 traffic fatalities were reported in Alabama. Click here for 2000 Report. In 2006, the number of fatalities increased 1,208. Click here for 2006 Report. Of the 1,208 traffic fatalities in 2006, 1,117 of those fatalities involved "large trucks." See Table. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration defines a "large truck" as a commercial vehicle weighing over 10,000 lbs.
The above statistics demonstrate how dangerous the roads can be in Alabama, especially when commercial trucks are involved in wrecks with cars or other vehicles. Attorneys for trucking companies vigorously defend personal injury claims and often begin preparing their clients' defense within minutes of the accident. Victims of commercial truck accidents need aggressive and professional representation. If you or a loved one has been involved in an accident with a commercial truck or other vehicle, contact attorney Micah Adkins for a free consultation.
