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Highway Cable Barriers Are Effective At Preventing Truck Accidents

The fatal truck accident that claimed the lives of 10 family members in a passenger van, as well as the driver of the tractor-trailer, has prompted investigation of the cable barriers designed to stop such truck accidents. The March 26 truck crash on Interstate 65 in Hart County, Kentucky took place on a stretch of highway notorious for accidents.

Another truck accident which claimed the lives of 2 women in 2008 had prompted an increase in the use of cable barriers along I-65. These cable barriers, also in place in Jefferson and Bullitt Counties, have been hit more than 700 times since their installation in 2006. Out of those 700 recorded impacts, only 2 crossovers resulted - one from a car slipping under the barriers, and the other was a truck accident involving a semi.

The system initially cost $250,000 to install per mile, but only about $30 per post to repair. The cable barriers in place near the site of the fatal I-65 truck accident that took place in Hart County have recorded more than 25 successful preventions of crossover accidents.

Even with these safeguards in place, Kentucky truck accidents can and do still happen. If you or a loved one were seriously injured in a truck accident in Kentucky, the attorneys at Gray and White Law are here to help. We have successfully handled many Kentucky truck accident and wrongful death cases. Contact us today to schedule an evaluation of your case - 1-800-634-8767.

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