[06-29-2023] Sacramento County, CA – 1 Person Critically Injured Following Car vs. Truck Collision on I-5

A person was hospitalized with serious injuries following a car versus truck collision in Sacramento on Thursday morning, June 29, 2023.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the incident occurred on northbound Interstate 5 near the Sutterville Road onramp at around 5:45 a.m.

Based on the preliminary investigation, a car rear-ended a semi-truck. It is unclear what caused the collision, pending a full investigation.

The victim was extricated from their vehicle and rushed to a trauma center with major injuries by personnel of the Sacramento Fire Department.

No information was released regarding the identities of the people involved.

Further investigation determined that the driver was not wearing a seatbelt.

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Truck Accident Statistics

Passengers in cars have a lower chance of survival than truck drivers. Statistics show small car occupants are more likely to suffer serious injuries in collisions. Accidents involving large vehicles, particularly semi-trucks, can be fatal.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 4,965 people died in truck-related accidents in the US in 2020. In 2019, there were 5,032 fatalities. In 2020, the total number decreased by 5%. It is estimated that 71% of all fatal car accidents in the U.S. occur due to truck accidents.

Large trucks were involved in 8.9% of fatal collisions in the US in 2020. At least 90 people were killed in truck-car collisions in California in 2015.