What Makes Texas Truck Accidents So Deadly?

 Posted on June 20, 2025 in Truck Accidents

Two recent crashes in North Texas demonstrate just how dangerous tractor-trailer accidents can be. A crash near Bells, Texas, left three people injured when a pickup collided with a semi. One injured victim was flown to a nearby hospital due to the severity of the injuries. Just days later, two teens died and another was injured after their pickup collided with a semi-truck on FM 2123 in Wise County. The three teens were siblings. These accidents are tragic reminders of the risks drivers face when large trucks share the road. At this time, it is not clear what led to these crashes.

Injured victims or eligible survivors of fatal truck crashes may be able to recover damages through a personal injury or wrongful death claim. Our dedicated Dallas, TX personal injury lawyer understands how to investigate commercial vehicle crashes and hold the right parties accountable. Our team helps victims and their families pursue the highest available amount of compensation.

Why Are Semi-Truck Crashes So Dangerous?

Preliminary figures for 2024 show that 18,937 crashes involving large trucks were reported in Texas. Those wrecks produced 720 deaths and 11,116 injuries.

When fully loaded, large trucks can weigh 20 to 30 times more than passenger cars. The difference in size and weight means the occupants of a smaller vehicle often sustain more severe injuries when a passenger vehicle and a semi collide. Trucks are also prone to rolling over, and landing on top of a car can crush its occupants.

Who Can Be Held Responsible After a Truck Accident?

Before you can secure compensation after a truck wreck, you first need evidence linking one or more at-fault parties to your wreck, injuries, and related losses. We can investigate your accident to determine fault and establish liability. If we need to file multiple claims to maximize your compensation, we will.

Determining fault when a commercial vehicle, like a tractor-trailer, is involved is a complex process. Several parties may be liable for the truck, including:

• The truck driver
• The trucking company
• The truck owner or leasing company
• A freight or logistics broker
• The truck’s maintenance provider
• The vehicle or parts manufacturer
• The cargo loaders

Sometimes, other parties share the blame for causing a truck accident. For example, other motorists may merge directly in front of a truck, not realizing that the truck needs more time and distance to slow or stop. A truck’s blind spots, sometimes called no-zones, are so large that the driver's view can be very limited. If a truck driver cannot see you because you are in a no-zone, he or she cannot account for your vehicle when making driving decisions.

Each of these parties probably has separate insurance coverage, and none of the insurers wants to pay your claim. You may not know how to fight insurance company tactics, but we do. We will do all we can to simplify the process for you and achieve the best possible outcome for your case.

Consult Our Experienced Dallas County, TX Truck Accident Lawyer

If a semi-truck crash injured you or a family member, you do not have to face the claims process alone. Jerry D. Andrews, P.C. can review your case, investigate the crash, and explain your options. Call us today at 214-221-5800 or contact us online to schedule a free consultation with our knowledgeable Irving, TX personal injury attorney.