Cement Truck Crash in Parsippany-Troy Hills Township

A cement truck crash in Morris County closed two northbound lanes on Interstate 287 for hours early Wednesday. According to officials, the accident occurred near exit 34 in Parsippany-Troy Hills Township. New Jersey State Police said the truck collided with a passenger vehicle before slamming into a guardrail and overturning into the median between the north and southbound lanes. No injuries were reported, and the crash is under investigation.

Accidents involving commercial trucks are especially dangerous and destructive. According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), approximately 220 reported crashes involving cement trucks and passenger vehicles occurred during a single year in New Jersey, resulting in 77 serious injuries and three deaths.

Though cement trucks drive more slowly, the injuries suffered during an accident are generally severe, particularly when heavily weighted with cement. If you are injured in a cement truck accident, you should immediately speak with an experienced truck accident lawyer. You may be entitled to compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and property damage.

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If you or a loved one suffered injuries in an accident with a commercial truck, call Rebenack, Aronow & Mascolo, L.L.P. today at 732-247-3600 or contact us online to schedule a free consultation. Located in New Brunswick, Somerville, and Freehold, New Jersey, we serve clients in Middlesex County, Monmouth County, and Somerset County.