Table 44. Large Trucks in Crashes by Jackknife Occurrence
|
Jackknife |
Fatal |
Injury |
Property Damage Only |
|||
|
Number |
Percent |
Number |
Percent |
Number |
Percent |
|
|
Yes |
252 |
5.5% |
2,000 |
2.2% |
4,000 |
1.1% |
|
No |
4,290 |
94.5% |
92,000 |
97.8% |
332,000 |
98.9% |
|
Total |
4,542 |
100.0% |
94,000 |
100.0% |
336,000 |
100.0% |
Note: A large truck is defined as a truck with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) greater than 10,000 pounds.
Sources: Fatal Crashes: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). Injury and Property Damage Only Crashes: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, General Estimates System (GES).