Resource Links

Online Resources for Semi-Truck Accidents

Here is a list of helpful links related to truck accidents and the resources to research truck accident related data.

Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) Web-Based Encyclopedia
Comprehensive site offering a wealth of knowledge based on breakdowns of truck related accidents, cause of truck accidents, and injuries/death categorized by state and year.
http://www-fars.nhtsa.dot.gov

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Part of the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), NHTSA is a federal agency for the prevention and control of motor vehicle and truck related death and injury. NHTSA’s mission is to save lives, prevent injuries, and reduce traffic-related health care and other economic costs. http://www.nhtsa.gov

Hotline to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Here’s the handy page and toll-free number to file a vehicle safety defect report, learn about the process of car and truck recalls, and search the database of consumer complaints related to car and truck accidents.
https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/ivoq/

Child Passenger Safety Tips from National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Buckle up for child passenger safety. Use this chart for the good, bad, and better options available in the marketplace today.
http://www.nhtsa.gov/CPS/

National Center for Statistics and Analysis
A division of National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, NCSA provides truck accidents and traffic safety reports, high profile cases, and data sheets.
http://www.healthfinder.gov/orgs/hr2742.htm

Bureau of Transportation Statistics
Comprehensive site for all things related to transportation in the U.S.
http://www.bts.gov/

University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute Center for National Bus and Truck Statistics
Collects and analyzes truck and bus accidents and related travel data
http://www.umtri.umich.edu/cntbs/

Safety and Fitness Electric Records System (SAFERS)
A division of FMCSA (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration) -- SAFERS offers truck company safety data and related services to the industry and the public over the Internet.
http://www.safersys.org/