Fort Wayne’s traffic unit is cracking down on speeders From busy intersections to quiet neighborhood streets, driving in Fort Wayne has been a growing concern for years. Complaints about speeding, reckless driving, and drivers running stop signs have been constant across the city. In September 2024, the Fort Wayne Police Department took action by reviving its traffic
On Indiana highways, it’s not always the driver or the truck that fails; it’s what’s inside the trailer. When a load is stacked too high, shifted too far left, or left unsecured altogether, the vehicle becomes a ticking time bomb. At highway speeds, just a few inches of imbalance can send an 80,000-pound truck into
Changes to Trucking Regulations Could Make Proving Negligence Harder The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is considering 18 rule changes that could reshape how the commercial trucking industry operates — and how serious truck crashes are investigated. These proposed revisions could directly impact victims of truck accidents in Indiana, particularly along heavily traveled highways
Helping Prevent Motorcycle Accidents During Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, and across Indiana—from downtown Indianapolis to the highways around Fort Wayne—riders are returning in full force. With warmer weather comes increased risk. In 2023 alone, Indiana saw more than 2,800 motorcycle accidents, resulting in 136 lives lost, according to state
Distracted Driving Awareness Month Observed in April Distraction behind the wheel isn’t just a personal failure — it’s a growing threat inside the trucking industry. Despite strict federal regulations banning texting while driving, commercial drivers continue to use their phones behind the wheel. And when they do, the consequences are often devastating truck accidents. According
Brain injuries caused by truck accidents often change lives dramatically. Since March is Brain Injury Awareness Month, it’s important to raise awareness about how traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) affect injured crash victims physically, emotionally, and financially. TBIs occur frequently in truck accidents because of the immense size and weight disparity between trucks and passenger vehicles.
The hidden danger of underride accidents Few types of truck accidents are as devastating as underride collisions – crashes where a smaller vehicle slides beneath a tractor-trailer. These accidents often result in catastrophic injuries or fatalities, as the passenger compartment takes the full impact, crushing the driver and occupants inside. If you or a loved
Heavy trucks play a vital role in our economy: “If you bought it, a truck brought it.” But tractor-trailers can also be incredibly dangerous thanks to their sheer size, wide turns, and huge blind spots. That’s why truckers and trucking companies need to put safety first. When they don’t, the consequences can be devastating. Unfortunately,
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is set to expand a key program designed to reduce commercial truck accidents. Despite pushback from the trucking industry, which has urged against changes, the FMCSA is moving forward with updates, as reported by FreightWaves. For truck accident victims, these changes are critical. Stricter safety programs can help
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is considering adopting several new rules and regulations next year governing commercial truck drivers and trucking companies in an effort to reduce the number of commercial truck accidents, according to FreightWaves magazine. Proposed speed limiters for commercial trucks According to the FreightWaves article, one of the most controversial