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2009 Sorrow to Strength
05-04-09 Sorrow to Strength Press Release
Statement by Kathleen Ellsbury
Statement by Marchelle and Frank Wood
Statement by Dawn King
Statement by Tracy Quinichett
State Rankings of Truck Crash Deaths per 100,000 people
Truck Deaths by State
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 | Top Ten List
Top ten reasons why Congress should keep the current federal truck size and weight limits and not allow any increases, including any special interest pilot projects or exemptions. Download PDF |
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 | “They’re coming...”
A summary of the damage, destruction and death caused by over-sized, over-weight trucks, like double and triple-trailer trucks, or longer-combination vehicles (LCVs). |
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 | Press Release: H.R.1618
A bill offered by Rep. James McGovern (D-MA) and Sen. Frank Lautenberg (D-NJ) would limit trailer lengths on our nation’s highways, as well as freeze tractor-trailer weights at their current level. Download PDF |
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 | “Over-size, over-weight truck test”
More than 25-year ago, an extensive on-the-road test proved what we know all too well today: bigger trucks are too heavy, too long and too dangerous. |
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 | Fact Sheet: The Dangers of Large Trucks
A comprehensive list detailing truck crash facts and the damage and costs from over-size, over-weight trucks. Prepared by Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety. Download PDF |
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 | Statement from Kristen West, Minneapolis bridge collapse survivor
“My Trailblazer started slamming from side to side, then I dropped forward and down. As my SUV plummeted to the river below, I was certain that I was going to die...” Download PDF |
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 | Statement from Jane Mathis, Whose Son Died in a Florida Truck Crash
“Their car was stopped when a large truck plowed into them from behind, suddenly and violently killing them. My living room was filled with wedding flowers and funeral flowers at the same time....” Download PDF |
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