"California has been identified as the most dangerous state for truck crashes, according to a new study by John Foy & Associates. The report shows the state recorded 11,256 truck collisions in a single year-more than any other state in the country. The surge is tied to the explosive growth of e-commerce. With more than 247 million Americans shopping online each year and generating over $1.24 trillion in sales, the demand for faster delivery has never been higher."
"The study found that crashes are heavily concentrated in California's busiest cities, including Los Angeles, Oakland, and San Diego. Of the 11,256 collisions, nearly 9,600 involved another moving vehicle-evidence of the dangers that come with operating massive fleets in dense traffic environments. Nationwide, the role of delivery companies is significant. Trucks operated by UPS, FedEx, Amazon, and Walmart were linked to 5,795 crashes in a single year, with UPS alone accounting for 2,483."
California recorded 11,256 truck collisions in a single year, more than any other state. E-commerce growth has expanded fleets at Amazon, UPS, FedEx, and Walmart, adding thousands of trucks to congested highways and increasing traffic and driver fatigue. Crashes are concentrated in Los Angeles, Oakland, and San Diego; nearly 9,600 of California's collisions involved another moving vehicle. Nationwide, delivery-company trucks were linked to 5,795 crashes in one year, with UPS accounting for 2,483. Truck crashes caused 153,452 injuries and 5,472 deaths in a year. Tight delivery schedules contribute to skipped rest breaks and delayed maintenance.
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