Truck Accidents
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Driver Going Wrong Way Causes Crash on Route 4 in Teaneck
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At any time, you could be driving safely when someone else’s dangerous behavior puts you in jeopardy. As Bergen County and other parts of North Jersey are a short trip over a bridge or through a tunnel from New York City, sometimes drivers from the five boroughs cause serious accidents in the Garden State. A
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Wrong-Way Driver Kills Four in Turnpike Crash
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No matter how carefully you are operating your vehicle, there might not be any way to avoid a collision when a car or truck is coming straight at you. On a busy highway like the New Jersey Turnpike, it could be impossible to cross into another lane without causing a crash. Shortly after midnight on
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Increased Height of Pickup Trucks Cited as a Safety Hazard
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Your imagination is not getting the best of you if it seems like many passenger vehicles are taller than ever. The height of the average pickup truck is more than 10 percent higher than vehicles in that category a generation ago. Many SUV models also put the driver farther above the ground than in the
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Overturned Truck Spills Lumber Payload at the Turnpike Interchange with I-287
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Large trucks present a greater danger on major highways than smaller vehicles. The size and force of a tractor-trailer means that catastrophic and fatal injuries are much more likely if a collision occurs. Another type of hazard associated with commercial vehicle accidents is the release of cargo onto the road due to poorly secured items,
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Denville Woman Dies in Crash on I-78 in Hillside
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The major highways that run through North Jersey never sleep. Though the heaviest traffic might be during the morning and evening rush hours, there are always cars and trucks on roads like the New Jersey Turnpike, Garden State Parkway, and Interstates 78, 80 and 287. Sadly, this means that when one vehicle makes contact with
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Rash of Deadly Motorcycle Accidents Hits New Jersey
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Throughout New Jersey, July and August were filled with headlines about accidents where motorcycle riders and some passengers suffered serious or fatal injuries. A biker died after being ejected in a collision at the intersection of Route 206 and Oakwood Drive in Oakridge. On Route 120 in between MetLife Stadium and the American Dream shopping
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Truck Driver Charged with Vehicular Homicide in Possible NJ Road Rage Incident
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New Jersey’s roads are dangerous even when everyone is trying to use their best behavior. Crowded highways, drivers in a hurry and confusing intersections all contribute to vehicle accidents. The Garden State also has a reputation for aggressive driving. In some situations, someone who is angry behind the wheel expresses their frustration through their car
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Supreme Court Reviewing Whether NJ Transit Immunity Applies for Out-of-State Accidents
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In both the northern and southern parts of the state, hundreds of thousands of residents use New Jersey Transit as part of their daily commute. For a large percentage of those riders, their trip either begins or ends across a state line in New York or Pennsylvania. This might not seem to be of much
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Detective Charged in New Jersey Crash that Killed Motorcycle Rider
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A crash between a motorcycle and a car or truck puts the biker in serious danger. Some of these collisions happen because of a momentary mistake, while others follow a series of risky maneuvers. When a motorcycle rider from New York City died in a Burlington County collision with a Honda SUV, the evidence indicated
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North Bergen Man Arrested Following Fatal Leonia Hit-and-Run Accident
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Stopping and assisting someone you’ve struck with your car isn’t just a moral responsibility, it’s the law. Unfortunately, there are numerous instances where drivers leave the scene of an accident, presumably to avoid the potential civil and criminal consequences of their actions. One such hit-and-run incident recently ended the life of an elderly Bergen County
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Driver in Fairview Injures Protesters
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Across North Jersey, there are numerous factors that increase the risk of collisions where vehicles hit pedestrians. Busy streets, drivers who exceed the speed limit and distractions such as cell phones all contribute to these potentially catastrophic incidents. Now, a threat that has arisen in several places throughout the country has led to multiple pedestrian
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Multiple Hospitalizations Result from Crash on Route 4 in Teaneck
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Route 4 runs for approximately 10 miles through Bergen and Passaic counties, but that stretch of highway contains numerous dangerous intersections. Whether you’re at the interchange with Route 17 or closer to the George Washington Bridge, heavy traffic, entrance lanes that resemble drag races and frequent exits increase the odds of a collision. A severe