U.S. Truck Accident Fatalities Hit 5,000 in 2024, a 50% Rise from 2009 Levels
Approximately 5,000 people died in truck accidents in 2024, marking a rise of more than 50% from 15 years prior. A new proposed law aims to strengthen enforcement against truck drivers, though safety advocates argue it fails to address freight brokers. CBS News correspondent Jim Axelrod reported on victim stories and accountability efforts.
dailycaller.comFatalities CBS News reported that approximately 5,000 people died in accidents involving trucks in 2024.
The number of deaths in truck accidents that year rose more than 50% from 15 years ago.
A new proposed law would strengthen enforcement against truck drivers.
Safety advocates say the new proposed law will do nothing against freight brokers. Freight brokers are middleman companies that often hire firms with poor safety records.
and Accountability Correspondent Jim
Axelrod reports on the tragic stories of victims of trucking accidents.
Correspondent Jim Axelrod reports on efforts to hold brokers accountable.
