Commercial Truck Accident — $1.4 Million Result

Interstate 30 in Texas sees regular 18-wheeler accidents, including multi-vehicle fatal crashes near Royse City and Lake Ray Hubbard in 2023. Texas leads the nation in large-truck collisions, with 22,322 large truck accidents in 2022 and 6,710 in the first four months of 2023, per FMCSA data. Oil and gas freight and congested urban corridors contribute to the high crash volume.

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.