Foreword Every year about 1,2 million people are killed in road traffic accidents worldwide. This is a well-known fact. If we want to change this figure we need to understand why traffic accidents occur. Volvo Trucks Accident Research Team has studied and analysed more than 1,700 accidents involving trucks since 1969. This work is ongoing and the information gained is used as a basis for the development of our products to become as safe as possible. As traffic accidents are a global concern we want to share our findings with society. We are aware that our products are part of the concern but we are also confident that we are part of the solution. This second public report combines thorough review of research up until today with our knowledge and experience. It provides input for further understanding of accidents involving trucks. ART’s hope is that this publication will be used by authorities and academia. We believe that sharing knowledge and further broaden the understanding of accident causation with trucks is one of the keys to a safer traffic environment. Together we can reduce the risk of traffic related accidents. Gothenburg, 3 May 2017 Carl Johan Almqvist Traffic and Product Safety Director Peter Wells Leader, Accident Research Team Authors: Sofia Kockum, Ronja Örtlund, Andreas Ekfjorden and Peter Wells With acknowledgment to: Anna Wrige Berling, Stefan Thorn and Fredrik Törnvall 1
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