Sharing the Road with Trucks

In an effort to reduce fatal crashes between trucks and other vehicles, a study was conducted by IDOT's Division of Traffic Safety to identify when most of these fatalities are occurring and under what circumstances. Here are the results of that study:

In Illinois, fatal crashes between trucks and other vehicles most often occur:

• On Tuesday through Friday, between 11:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., when the weather is clear and the road is dry.
• Due to speed or improper lane use.
• When the truck driver is between 28-43 years old and the driver of the other vehicle is between 20-30 years old.
• When the driver (of the truck OR the other vehicle) has fallen asleep or has been drinking.

REMEMBER --Safe Motorists Always Respect Trucks (SMART)