[12-07-2025] San Diego County, CA – Person Killed After Multi-Vehicle Crash Involving Big Rig on SR-805 Near University Avenue

A person was killed in a multi-vehicle collision involving a big rig in San Diego early Sunday morning, December 7, 2025. According to the California Highway Patrol, the crash occurred around 2:50 a.m. on northbound State Route 805 south of...

[12-04-2025] San Luis Obispo County, CA – Man Killed After Truck Rear-Ends Lexus on Highway 46 East in Paso Robles

A 63-year-old Paso Robles man died after his Lexus was struck by a truck while stopped at a red light on Highway 46 East and Golden Hill Road in San Luis Obispo County early Thursday morning, December 4, 2025. According...

[12-02-2025] Los Angeles County, CA – One Hospitalized After Box Truck and Big Rig Crash on Eastbound 10 Freeway at Puente Avenue in Baldwin Park

One person was rescued after a crash involving a box truck and a big rig in Baldwin Park on Tuesday morning, December 2, 2025. According to the California Highway Patrol, the collision was reported at 5:47 a.m. on the eastbound...

[11-13-2025] Yolo County, CA – Passenger Seriously Injured in Big Rig Crash on I-80 Connector to Highway 50 in West Sacramento

A passenger was seriously injured in a crash involving a big rig on the Interstate 80 connector to Highway 50 in West Sacramento on Thursday morning, November 13, 2025. The crash occurred around 7:10 a.m. on the westbound I-80 connector...

[11-17-2025] Los Angeles County, CA – 71-Year-Old Man Killed in Crash on 5 Freeway in Boyle Heights

A 71-year-old man was killed in a crash on the Santa Ana (5) Freeway in Boyle Heights, Los Angeles, on Monday afternoon, November 17, 2025. County authorities identified the victim as Cesar B. He was pronounced dead at the scene,...

[10-29-2025] Santa Barbara County, CA – Three People Injured in Crash Involving Truck with Trailer on Highway 1 Near Vandenberg Space Force Base

Three people were injured in a crash involving a truck with a trailer and another vehicle on Highway 1 near Vandenberg Space Force Base in Santa Barbara County on Wednesday afternoon, October 29, 2025. The crash occurred shortly before 2...

[10-28-2025] San Diego County, CA – Semi-Truck and Small Vehicle Collide on Southbound I-15 Near Old Highway 395

A semi-truck and a small black vehicle collided on the southbound Interstate 15 near Old Highway 395 in San Diego County, early Tuesday morning, October 28, 2025. According to the California Highway Patrol, the crash occurred at 6:57 a.m. at...

[10-23-2025] Kern County, CA – One Seriously Injured in Collision Between Pickup Truck and Tractor-Trailer at Highway 119 and Cedar Street

A man was seriously injured after a collision involving a pickup truck and a tractor-trailer at Highway 119 and Cedar Street in Kern County, early Thursday morning, October 23, 2025. According to reports, the crash was reported around 5:30 a.m....

[10-23-2025] Kings County, CA – Semi-Truck Drivers Injured After Collision on Highway 33 Near Avenal, Spilling 3,000 Pounds of Crude Oil

A crash involving two semi-trucks spilled approximately 3,000 pounds of crude oil onto Highway 33 north of South 7th Avenue, just outside Avenal in Kings County, on Thursday morning, October 23, 2025. According to fire officials, the collision occurred shortly...

[10-16-2025] Los Angeles County, CA – Big Rig Crash Closes Lanes on 605 Freeway Near Valley Boulevard in Avocado Heights

A crash involving a big rig and several vehicles shut down multiple lanes on the 605 Freeway and also affected traffic on the nearby 10 and 60 Freeways during the Thursday morning commute in Los Angeles County, October 16, 2025....

[10-16-2025] Santa Clara County, CA – Man Killed After Being Run Over by Truck on Bascom Avenue in San Jose

A man was killed after a garbage truck ran over him while he was sleeping in an alley in San Jose early Thursday, October 16, 2025. According to the San Jose Police Department, the collision occurred around 4:05 a.m. in...

[10-14-2025] Los Angeles County, CA – At Least One Person Hospitalized After Multi-Vehicle Crash Near Griffith Park

A multi-vehicle collision involving an overturned semi-trailer caused an oil spill and shut down all lanes of the northbound 5 Freeway south of the westbound 134 Freeway near Griffith Park in Los Angeles, late Tuesday night, October 14, 2025. According...

[10-14-2025] Riverside County, CA – One Injured After Semi-Truck Crashes into Center Divider on I-15 South of Magnolia Avenue

One person was injured after a semi-truck crashed into a center divider, clipping two vehicles on the northbound Interstate 15 south of Magnolia Avenue near Riverside on Tuesday afternoon, October 14, 2025. According to the California Highway Patrol, the crash...

[10-14-2025] Los Angeles County, CA – Man Killed in Collision with Stopped Semi-Truck on Highway 126 in Castaic

A man was killed in a two-vehicle collision on Highway 126 east of Travel Village in Castaic, Los Angeles County, on Tuesday morning, October 14, 2025. According to the California Highway Patrol Newhall-area Office, officers responded around 7:32 a.m. to...

What Happens If A Delivery Truck Crashes?

A delivery truck crash often results in serious injuries, costly property damage, and legal disputes about who must pay. Victims may face hospital bills, lost income, and emotional trauma. Liability can fall on the driver, the delivery company, or other...

[10-12-2025] San Bernardino County, CA – Driver Critically Injured After Pickup Truck Collides with Freightliner on State Route 138 in Pinon Hills

A driver was critically injured after a black Toyota Tacoma collided with a Freightliner tractor-trailer in Pinon Hills, San Bernardino County, on Sunday morning, October 12, 2025. According to the California Highway Patrol, the crash was reported around 5:24 a.m....

[10-09-2025] Tulare County, CA – Tractor Driver Killed in Collision with Chevrolet Silverado on State Route 201

A driver of a John Deere tractor was killed after colliding with a Chevrolet Silverado on State Route 201 just past Road 48 in Tulare County on Thursday morning, October 9, 2025. According to the California Highway Patrol, the tractor...

[10-07-2025] San Bernardino County, CA – Driver Injured After Chevy Silverado Collides with Cement Truck on Bear Valley Road in Apple Valley

A driver was injured after a traffic collision involving a white Chevy Silverado and a Robertson’s Ready Mix cement truck on Bear Valley Road in Apple Valley, San Bernardino County, on Tuesday, October 7, 2025. According to the California Highway...

[10-07-2025] Orange County, CA – One Killed, Two Injured in Collision Between Food Truck and Chevrolet Trailblazer on West Warner Avenue in Santa Ana

A food truck driver was killed and two others were injured in a collision with a Chevrolet Trailblazer in Santa Ana on Tuesday night, October 7, 2025. According to the Santa Ana Police Department, officers responded around 10:45 p.m. on...

[09-27-2025] Los Angeles County, CA – Driver and Others Injured After Boom-Lift Work Truck Collides with Six Parked Vehicles in Whittier

A driver and at least two other people were injured when a boom-lift work truck collided with six parked vehicles near Myers Road and Imperial Highway in Whittier early Saturday morning, September 27, 2025. According to the California Highway Patrol...

What Happens When A Trucker Gets Into An Accident?

When a trucker gets into an accident, the crash is investigated by police, insurance companies, and federal safety agencies to determine liability. Victims, including the truck driver, may face medical bills, lost income, or long-term injuries. Trucking companies may also...

How Do I Prove Negligence In A Truck Accident Case?

To establish negligence in a truck accident case, you need to show that another party acted carelessly and caused the crash that led to your injuries. Negligence isn’t just about pointing blame; it’s about establishing that someone failed to meet...

How Many Truck Accidents Happen Per Year?

From 2021 through 2025, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) data show that more than 160,000 truck accidents occur each year across the United States. California alone averages over 13,000 truck crashes annually during this period, ranking among the states...

How Is A Truck Accident Different From A Car Accident?

Truck accidents differ from car crashes in several major ways: they often cause more severe injuries, involve multiple parties and insurance policies, and are subject to strict federal safety regulations. These differences make truck crash claims more complex and potentially...

How Often Do Truck Drivers Get Into Accidents?

TL;DR: In California, you have 2 years to file a truck accident lawsuit from the date of the crash. Injured drivers, passengers, and truckers can lose the right to recover damages against the at-fault party if they miss this strict...

What Kind Of Lawyer Do I Need To Sue A Trucking Company?

TL;DR: A trucking company lawsuit should be handled by a truck accident lawyer with litigation experience, because these cases involve corporate liability, federal safety rules, and large insurers that fight high-value injury claims. Victims and families need strong evidence like...

How Much Are Most Truck Accident Settlements?

Given the trucks’ size and weight, accidents involving them are more likely to result in severe injuries and significant property damage. Victims of these collisions often find themselves in considerable financial trouble. Many victims file personal injury claims and lawsuits...

[09-03-2024] Solano County, CA – Two Injured After Semi-Truck Crash Sparks Brush Fire in Fairfield

Two people sustained minor injuries after a collision involving a car and a semi-truck sparked a brush fire in Fairfield on Tuesday afternoon, September 3, 2024. According to the Fairfield Police Department, the crash caused the semi-truck to knock down...

[08-26-2024] Santa Clara County, CA – One Killed, Another Injured in Head-On Big Rig Collision Near Santa Clara-San Benito County Line

One man was killed, and another suffered major injuries in a head-on collision between two big rigs on Highway 25 near the Santa Clara-San Benito county line on Monday morning, August 26, 2024. According to the California Highway Patrol, the...

Is It Worth Getting An Attorney For A Truck Accident?

Being involved in any motor vehicle accident is stressful, but truck accidents are particularly traumatic due to their sheer size and weight. Almost 200,000 truck crashes occur annually in the United States, causing significant injuries, extensive property damage, and fatalities....

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