Trucks may see 50% fewer rear-end truck accidents with AEB

Automatic Emergency Braking in Trucks Could Cut Rear-end Truck Accidents in Half

New vehicle owners in Arizona are no doubt familiar with advanced driver assistance systems. They should know that both passenger vehicle drivers and commercial truck drivers can reap their benefits. Of all the features on ADAS, the ones that stand out are forward collision warning and automatic emergency braking. The former warns drivers of an imminent crash while the latter applies the brakes if drivers don’t. We are excited to see fewer rear-end collisions with AEB or any new technology.

Fewer rear-end collisions with AEB

The benefits are clear enough. One Arkansas-based company saw a 50% reduction in rear-end collisions after installing AEB and FCW on 98% of its tractor-trailers. It also experienced shorter equipment downtime and was able to retain its drivers for longer because the features would mitigate any crashes that did occur. So, for example, an accident would lead to injuries when it would have been fatal without AEB.

Pushing for an AEB and FCW mandate

Approximately 45% to 50% of heavy-duty trucks being sold today come with AEB, but this is because truck fleets are choosing to incorporate it. Most passenger vehicles, on the other hand, will have the technology by 2022.

Many are urging the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to consider the nationwide adoption of these features for trucks. So far, only stability control has been mandated; the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration made that decision back in 2017.

Representation for truck crash victims

We’ve seen a lot of changes in the truck industry–mostly for the better.  While we’ve been fighting to get our clients the maximum compensation they deserve, we’ve also been advocating for safer roads.  We’ve written about how truck drivers can get distracted behind the wheel.  At the same time, we’ve discussed the importance of truck safety inspections and how truckers can avert fatigue.

Naturally, ADAS cannot prevent crashes without the driver’s cooperation, as they do not make a vehicle self-driving. When truckers become distracted or drowsy, and when they cause truck accidents as a result, then those who are injured have the right to compensation. You want to file a claim and have that right protected, in which case you may want a lawyer by your side.

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Joseph D'Aguanno

Guided by the belief that being a highly skilled specialist in a narrow field is better than being ordinary in everything, Joseph “JD” D’Aguanno leads Arizona’s best personal injury law firm in Phoenix, AZ. Having extensive cross-training in pre-litigation negotiations and trial lawyer skills, with decades of experience, JD strives to provide clients with the most valuable legal services a personal injury lawyer can provide. Under his direction, Gage Mathers Law Group is an award-winning personal injury law firm providing aggressive representation to victims of a car accident, medical malpractice, dog bite, motorcycle accident, and other injurious events. Gage Mathers is trusted by thousands of lawyers and clients throughout the country because of their reputation for getting clients the maximum compensation they deserve.

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