Commercial Truck Accident — $1.2 Million Result

Texas leads the nation in truck accidents, recording 38,909 truck crashes and 620 fatalities in 2023, about a quarter of all U.S. truck crashes. Louisiana recorded 3,785 truck accidents the same year, with roughly a third occurring on interstates. Heavy freight traffic, congestion, speeding, and driver fatigue make corridors in both states particularly hazardous for truck collisions.

Driving a fully loaded moving truck is challenging for people unaccustomed to large, heavy vehicles. This guide walks through practical safety steps to take before, during, and after a move, beginning with how to load a truck properly: place heavy items along the bottom, back, and sides with weight evenly distributed, and keep lighter, fragile objects on top to maintain the vehicle's balance and control.