How Wisconsin ranks against other states in truck accidents [Video]

(Stacker) – Truck driving is consistently ranked as one of the most dangerous professions, which may not surprise most people. Long stretches on winding roads, the constant pressure to “make time,” which leads to excessive working hours, and operating heavy machinery in isolation can foster a challenging workplace.

Motor vehicle workers are nine times more likely to be injured and 10 times more likely to be while working compared to the average worker, according to federal research. Traffic accidents are a significant reason for these figures.

In 2023, nearly 182,000 trucks were involved in crashes, resulting in about 5,000 deaths and more than 86,000 injuries, according to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, the agency through which the USDOT tracks such statistics.

Such numbers are doubly concerning, given that truck drivers are essential workers. There is no American economy without truck drivers.

They are the lifeblood of the U.S. economy, moving more than 70% of all freightnationwide. The COVID-19 pandemic further emphasized their importance, notably when …