ALLENTOWN PA BUS ACCIDENTS

According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), in 2019:

  • There were a total of 4,862 fatalities in large truck and bus crashes – this accounted for approximately 11% of all traffic fatalities.
  • Large trucks accounted for 74% (3,750) of the fatalities in multiple-vehicle accidents involving at least one large truck, while passenger vehicles accounted for the remaining 26%.
  • In single-vehicle crashes involving large trucks, 68% (773) of the fatalities occurred in the large trucks themselves.
  • The number of large truck and bus crashes decreased by 4% compared to 2018, while the number of fatalities increased by 0.5%.
  • In terms of demographics:
    • In crashes involving large trucks, 96% of fatalities occurred among occupants of other vehicles (i.e., not the large truck), 2% occurred among pedestrians, and 2% occurred among large-truck occupants.
    • In crashes involving buses, 75% of fatalities occurred among passengers in other vehicles, 14% occurred among passengers on the bus, 9% occurred among pedestrians, and 2% occurred among bus drivers or other vehicle operators.
  • The top three states with the most fatalities in large truck crashes were California (687), Texas (503), and Florida (398).

School bus crashes in PA declined to a five‑year low of 292 in 2017, accounting for just 0.4% of all crashes that year. lvhn.org, lehighvalleynews.com

Annual casualty average: On average, about 19 school‑age children die in traffic incidents. pa.gov.

Lehigh Valley (Lehigh County) and Allentown—County Level Trends

Historical data (2001–2011) show the Lehigh Valley averages around 45 bus accidents per year, encompassing both school and commercial buses ncem-pa.org. If you were involved in an Allentown PA bus accident or Lehigh County bus accident, it is important to protect your legal rights.  Review the "10 Rules to follow if you are in an accident" instructions provided.  Then call an Allentown PA bus injury lawyer and Allentown PA bus Accident attorney whose firm handles Lehigh County bus accident cases with injuries.

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