Truck Accidents During Spring Weather

Trucking accidents increase during the spring because of changes in road and weather conditions. You could be involved in a trucking accident during any time of the year, but accidents tend to increase in the warmer months due to more drivers and pedestrians on the roads. It is important to know how to maneuver your vehicle and to be aware of the following seasonal changes:

Potholes

Potholes appear in the spring because ice and snow have melted to reveal these spots. Truckers sometimes lose control of their vehicles if they run over these holes and cannot properly maneuver on the roads. Do not allow your diligence to take your eyes off the road.

Sun Glare

Sun glare makes it hard for you to see on the road, but truckers have an even more difficult time seeing vehicles on the road. The windscreen on a massive truck is so big that it can reflect more light than normal. You must drive carefully around trucks this time of the year, and truck drivers must slow down when visibility is an issue. Assume that other motorists cannot see you.

More People are Outside

Trucking accidents in Pennsylvania are more common in the spring because more people are walking around, and children are playing outside. More people are on the roads for family activities, and daring drivers take more risks because they believe warm weather favors risky driving. As mentioned, truckers need to be doubly careful because it is hard to see with glare on the windshield.

Bicyclists and Motorcyclists Feel More Comfortable on the Road

Bicyclists and motorcyclists are on the road more often in the spring. Truckers sometimes cannot see these vehicles because their vehicles are large compared to cars, bicycles, and motorcycles. Truckers could hit vehicles that are difficult to see on the road, and extra vigilance is required on any haul, no matter how long the route.

Rain

Spring and summer showers make the road just as slippery as it is in the winter. Truck drivers, however, may believe it is safe to drive on slick roads for hours at a time at high speeds. Drivers must slow down the moment it starts raining. Many trucking accidents occur because truckers drive too fast for the conditions. Truck drivers are advised to pull over and engage their hazard lights immediately if they do not feel comfortable during a storm.

Wildlife

Wildlife flood the roads in the spring and summer months because they are coming out of hibernation. Truckers must slow down so that they are not swerving to miss wildlife on the road. Do not stop and look when you see dead animals on the side of the road.

Cherry Hill Truck Accident Lawyers at DiTomaso Law Help Victims Injured in Trucking Accidents

Contact the Cherry Hill truck accident lawyers at DiTomaso Law if you have been involved in an accident with a truck. To arrange a free consultation, call us at 856-414-0010 or contact us online. Located in Philadelphia and Cherry Hill, New Jersey, we serve clients throughout southeastern Pennsylvania and South Jersey, including Mt. Holly, Camden County, and Vineland.