What Are the Common Types of Delivery Vehicle Accidents? What Are the Common Causes?
As consumer shopping continues to grow online, delivery vehicle accidents continue to rise, in Texas and nationwide. What are the common causes of most delivery vehicle accidents? What types of accidents occur most often?
Delivery Vans Continue to Increase Market Share
According to industry data, the number of delivery vans and light-duty commercial vehicles on American roads and highways has been on an upward trend for more than a decade. Specifically, cargo van sales went up nearly a third in 2023 alone.
The Common Types of Delivery Vehicle Accidents in Texas
Because delivery vans make a lot of stops, they tend to be at risk for certain types of accidents:
- Rear-end collisions when drivers make multiple stops within a short space on the same road
- T-bone collisions at intersections as drivers speed from one delivery to the next
- Rollovers caused by excessive speed, sharp turns or poorly loaded/balanced vans
- Backing-up accidents as drivers pull out of one driveway and head to another
What Are the Most Frequent Causes of Delivery Vehicle Accidents in Texas?
Delivery vehicle accidents commonly stem from:
- Use of excessive speed or failure to come to a complete stop
- Failure to pay attention to other motorists or to the roadway
- Backing or turning without looking
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