Michigan: Safest State For Truck Drivers In Nation
Safety is always an important issue for drivers, and that’s especially true for truck drivers. It’s not just about the well-being of truck drivers themselves, but also about keeping everyone else on the road safe. With their large size and weight, trucks require careful handling.
Truck drivers in Michigan have been ranked among the safest in the entire country, according to a study by The Simplex Group, a transportation services company. They found that Michigan truck drivers are doing an outstanding job regarding safety.
This study took a deep dive into the numbers by analyzing data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. They ranked all 50 states from the worst to the best regarding truck driver safety. The transportation services company looked at the percentage of fatal crashes in each state in 2020 involving large trucks compared to fatal car crashes per state.
Michigan takes the #1 spot.
Michigan came out on top as the safest state for truck drivers on the roads. According to the reported data from 2020, out of a total of 1,567 life-threatening crashes, only 74 of them involved large trucks or semis.
The runner-up.
Vermont snagged the second spot for the safest state for large truck drivers. Coming in third is Hawaii. Meanwhile, Wyoming, Idaho, and Nebraska. Unfortunately, these states were identified as the most dangerous for large truck drivers. In Wyoming alone, there were 174 fatal crashes involving large trucks in 2020. The percentage of total life-endangering crashes involving these types of vehicles exceeded 16% for these three states.
According to a spokesperson from Simplex, they had some interesting things to say about the research findings. They mentioned, “This research gives us a valuable glimpse into which states are falling behind when it comes to ensuring the safety of our truck drivers on the roads. It’s a wake-up call for those states to seriously think about implementing road systems that are more truck-friendly and prioritize the well-being of these drivers.”
