Recent Trucking Accidents
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Commercial trucks are a vital part of the United States economy, but accidents resulting from negligence or dangerous driving should not be. Unfortunately, truck wrecks resulting in serious injury or death are a common occurrence. Due to the immense size of trucks and the often flammable or explosive nature of their cargo, accidents involving tractor-trailers are usually catastrophic and often cause fatalities.
The following list are tractor trailer, semi, and commercial truck accidents throughout the SouthEast. If we missed an accident, send us a report.
Georgia
- Truck Driver Faces Criminal Charges after Reckless Driving Killed Two, Injured One
MACON, GA – On Friday, December 23, 2011, a father and daughter were killed and the mother critically injured when … read more - Young Man Crushed by Tractor-trailer
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – On Tuesday, December 6, 2011 Wadale Kasifi Wilson was killed when his vehicle was crushed by a … read more - Four People Injured in Accident Involving Three Semis
SAVANNAH, GEORGIA – An truck accident involving three semi trucks and one passenger vehicle caused Interstate 16 in Bryan County … read more - Two People Killed in a Hit-and-Run
ATLANTA, GA – Two individuals were killed in a tractor-trailer accident when a Ford Focus into a Toyota Camry. The … read more - Three Adults, One Child Injured in Accident Involving a Tractor-trailer
LAWRENCEVILLE, GA – On November 4, 2011, four people, one child included, were injured when a tractor-trailer ran into their … read more - Woman Injured in Tractor-trailer Accident in Gainesville, GA
GAINESVILLE, GA - October 27, 2011 - A woman named Elba Ticas was injured in a tractor-trailer accident when a truck driven … read more - Logging trucks often lack appropriate marker lights, signals due to rough use in logging operations
THOMSON, GA – A 17-year-old high school junior was killed when her car struck an empty log truck on November … read more - Woman’s death in Clayton County likely preventable if tractor trailer had followed regulations
CLAYTON COUNTY, GA – A 76-year-old Georgia woman was killed on Dec. 4 when she drove into the back of … read more - Southern Gospel Band Tour Bus Accident Near Atlanta, GA
DAWSONVILLE, GA – The driver of a pickup truck was critically injured when he crashed into a tour bus for … read more - Truck Crashes into Two Store Fronts in Buckhead, Georgia
ATLANTA, GA – A commercial delivery truck slammed into two store fronts Monday mornng at 7:00 am, August 23, after … read more
Florida
- Tractor-trailer Hit-and-Run Totals Corvette
January 6, 2012: A man was injured when a tractor-trailer hit his Corvette twice and kept driving. The name of … read more - One Killed, Five Injured When Logging Truck Loses Control
On Thursday, December 29, 2011, one person was killed and five injured when the driver of a log truck lost … read more - Head-on Accident with Semi Truck Leaves Two Dead, Two Others Injured
ST. PETERSBURG, FLORIDA — On Friday, December 30, 2011, two women were killed and a man and infant injured when a … read more - Man Killed After His Vehicle Cut Off by a Tractor-trailer
DAYTONA BEACH, FL – On December 20, 2011, Mr. Jeffrey Farless was killed when a tractor-trailer, driven by Agron Shembitrak, … read more - Couple in RV Hit by Truck, One Dead and One Injured
ORLANDO, FLORIDA – On November 26, 2011, a woman was killed and a man injured when a tractor-trailer sideswiped the … read more - Interstate Shut Down After Accident Involving Two Tractor-trailers
SARASOTA, FLORIDA – On Friday, December 9, 2011 Daniel Lawless was injured when a tractor-trailer driven by Jose Melendez-Rivera pulled … read more - Five Injured, One Critically, in a Multiple Vehicle Accident
JACKSONVILLE, FL – Five people were injured when a tractor-trailer driven by Amnon Rattray had a tire blow, which resulted … read more - Collision Seriously Injures Driver in Fort Myers
SARASOTA, FL - On November 6, 2011, a tractor-trailer collided with a car causing injuries. The name of the tractor-trailer driver … read more - Fiery Semi Truck Crash Kills Driver in Plant City Accident
PLANT CITY, FL — A deadly semi truck accident resulting in fire, has claimed the life of a 60 year … read more - Two Semi Trucks Involved in 15 Car Pileup on Florida I-75
If you or a loved one was injured in the I-75 car pileup where 10 people died, please let us … read more
Mississippi
- Tractor-trailer Causes Chain Reaction Accident
January 30, 2012: A tractor-trailer driven by Dean Mann on behalf of Hardin Trucking rear-ended a 2011 Chevrolet pickup causing … read more - Teacher Killed and Three Passengers Injured in Trucking Accident
JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI – On December 4, 2011 a woman was killed and her three passengers injured while driving on I-20 … read more - Military Tanker Truck Crashes and Burns Near Hattiesburg MS
SEMINARY, MS – A military semi tanker truck flipped over and crashed Saturday afternoon, August 14, bursting into flames on … read more
North Carolina
- Two Adults Killed and One Child Injured by Reckless Semi Truck Driver
GREENSBORO, NC, Winston-Salem, NC – On Thursday, December 19, 2011, two adults were killed and one child injured when the … read more - Truck Rollover Accident Kills One, Injures Two
FAYETTEVILLE, NC – One person was killed and two other injured when a tractor-trailer (name of driver not released) swerved … read more - Man Killed in Accident with Tractor and Semi Truck
FAYETTEVILLE, NC – On November 7, 2011, Mr. Robert Lucas was killed when the tractor he was driving was hit … read more - Truck Driver Charged after Rear-End Accident in North Carolina
RALEIGH, NC – A driver of an 18 wheeler was charged Saturday afternoon, September 4, after his semi trailer truck … read more - North Carolina Troopers Crack Down on Unsafe Big Rigs on I-77
CHARLOTTE, NC – The North Carolina Highway Patrol is cracking down on big rig violators following the fatal semi truck … read more
South Carolina
- Tractor-Trailer Jackknifes into a Ford Taurus
GREENVILLE, SC – A Ford Taurus was hit and dragged for several feet by an unhooked trailer. A tractor-trailer, driven … read more - Semi Truck Accident on South Carolina I-20 Injures Three
COLUMBIA, SC – Three people were injured and hospitalized after a fiery tractor trailer accident occurred Thursday morning, Sept 16, … read more - Fiery Tractor Trailer Accident on SC I-77 Kills Driver
Fort Mill, SC – On Monday, August 16, 2010 at about 3:00 p.m. a tractor trailer accident occurred when a … read more - Semi Truck Overturns on South Carolina Highway
CLOVER, SC – A semi trailer truck overturned Friday afternoon, Aug 13, on a highway in York County, South Carolina. … read more - Earlier Collision Leads to Truck Accident Near Piedmont South Carolina
PIEDMONT, SC – An earlier collision restricted traffic lanes and likely led to a truck accident Monday, July 28, on … read more
Tennessee
- Two Dead When Van Collides with Semi Truck in Lafayette TN
LAFAYETTE, TN – A van carrying nine passengers collided head-on with a semi truck Tuesday afternoon, September, 29, at about … read more - Semi Trailer Hits Guardrail in Chattanooga Truck Accident on HWY 27 North
CHATANOOGA, TN – A semi truck crashed into a guardrail on Highway 27 North in Chattanooga, Tennessee when the flatbed … read more - Semi Truck Collides With Pickup Truck Near Nashville, TN
CLARKSVILLE, TN – On Monday, September 20, 2010 a pickup truck collided with a semi truck in Clarksville, Tennessee, seriously … read more - Two Injured in Semi Truck Head On Collision in Monterey, TN
MONTEREY, TN – Two brothers from Cookeville, TN are lucky to be alive after a head on collision with a … read more
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If the negligence of a truck driver or trucking company was the source of an accident in which you or your loved one was injured or your family member died, you deserve compensation for the related physical, financial and emotional suffering. Contact The Trucking Attorneys today for a free consultation to learn about filing a claim, so you can get the damages you deserve.