Trimble Transportation When your business operates on the road with other vehicles, accidents and near-misses are a constant concern. Not only do accidents present a safety hazard but they can also result in other headaches such as routing delays, loss of freight and damaged equipment. Another key concern when it comes to accidents? Determining liability. For fleets, accident liability is an important issue for a few reasons. Insurance premiums are on the rise, too. ATRI also reports that insurance premiums increased by more than a cent per mile from 2019 to 2020, representing a 22 percent year-over-year increase. Determining fault is also an important variable to consider. In fact, statistics from the American Trucking Associations (ATA) indicate that 70-75 percent of all fatal accidents involving a large truck and motor vehicle were the fault of the motor vehicle’s driver. Reason #1: Gaining Accident Liability The litigation costs for car-truck accidents are skyrocketing. According to data published by the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI), the average jury verdict in trucking trials went from $2.3 million in 2010 to $22.2 million in 2018. 22% Increase in Premiums $22 million in Litigation 75% At-Fault Accidents