Pedestrians and cyclists lack the protection that large trucks and motor vehicles have, making them more prone to life-threatening injuries. Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, 15 percent of the 4,714 people killed in truck accidents in 2021 were pedestrians and cyclists. As matter of fact, 128 pedestrians and 17 bicyclists died as result of these accidents in 2021. May 2023, pedestrian was killed by an 18-wheeler on the Freeway 10 in Bloomington, CA.
Impact of Large Truck Accidents on Vulnerable Road Users
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