In Transportation:

• Annually, US semi-truck accidents range from 140,000 to 165,000.
• Despite trucks making up 10% of vehicle miles, they account for only about 6% of fatal accidents.
• In 2023, there were 151,399 truck crashes, reflecting safety improvements amid rising activity due to increasing demand for goods.
• Around 4,444 semi-truck drivers die annually in the U.S. due to accidents.
• This number represents a significant portion of the total fatalities in large truck accidents, which also include injuries and property damage.

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