Truck accidents soar as more fatalities are recorded than any other type of road accident

She said poor road conditions are a major contributing factor to truck accident statistics, with many road surfaces in poor condition and dangerous potholes made worse by heavy traffic.“Some trucks are old and poorly maintained or not roadworthy, and overloaded trucks also pose a serious hazard to the occupants and other road users. Due to our failing rail system, SA relies heavily on trucks to transport goods, resulting in a high number of trucks on roads,” she said. Haslam highlighted poor adherence to safety protocols by truck owners and drivers as a serious issue, and said…