Do truck accidents increase in the summer in Louisville and across the State of Kentucky?  There are certainly more vehicles on the road and traveling through our great state during the warm months of the year.  Traffic picks up beginning in May and heavy volumes increase into September.

This is due to “sunbirds” passing through Kentucky on their way north from southern states, as well as vacationing families and others on a road trip.  Have you noticed the increased number of trucks on the road as well?  The increases in overall traffic could be one of the primary reasons why truck accidents increase in the summer.  Roads are simply more crowded, and a “I am on vacation” mindset may not be as sharply focused when driving.

There are other substantial reasons why truck accidents increase in the summer in Kentucky.  The hot sunshine heats the roadway surface, leading to more wear and tear, and an increased number of tire blow outs – a leading cause of serious injuries and wrongful death in a truck accident. Longer days in summertime are associated with longer driving hours, and, therefore, greater potential for truck drivers to ignore federal and state regulations.  The combination of heat and humidity leads to dehydration, exhaustion and drowsiness – all of which could lead to a serious truck accident.  Add in the construction on many Kentucky interstates and state routes and its not hard to see why truck accidents increase in the summer in Louisville and across Kentucky.

If you or someone you love has been injured in a truck accident we invite you to contact HLH or call (866) 583-9701 for a free consultation.  Ask about our multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements in truck accident cases across Kentucky.