Driving may be the only viable transportation option for some motorists in California. With limited public transportation options, many commuters are forced to drive to work and appointments. In addition, the state’s hospitable and warm weather often influences many to spend more time outdoors and take to the open road.

But California’s roadways are more occupied by more vehicles than most other states, and the amount of 18-wheelers on the highways inevitably lead to more—and more destructive—traffic risks. According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), there were 364 fatal crashes involving large trucks in California in 2020—nearly one per day—leading to 398 fatalities during a year characterized by lockdowns. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety reports that more than two-thirds of the time, 68% of fatalities in truck crashes are passenger vehicle occupants.

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