Car Accidents Caused by Objects Falling from Vehicles

What Are Common Types of Falling Objects from Vehicles?

Debris can be defined as any material that is foreign to the roadway and hazardous to other drivers while they are traveling. Since debris is not meant to be on the roads, the sudden appearance of the objects causes drivers to swerve, overcorrect, and cause major collisions.
Falling objects from motor vehicles can include:

• Tire debris
• Construction materials (lumber or metal)
• Snow or ice
• Household or grocery items
• Trees or branches
• Rocks, gravel, or dirt
• Car parts (mufflers, bumpers, hubcaps)
• Furniture or appliances
• Smaller objects that could fly out of an open window, like a cigarette butt or trash

How Can I Protect Myself from Falling Debris?

Not every accident can be prevented, but there are plenty of steps you can take to keep yourself and your loved ones safe while on the road.

One of the main sources of falling debris causing harm on the roadway is improperly maintained vehicles. Underinflated, overinflated, or worn tires can blow out, causing tire debris on the road or causing material from the car to fall out. If hardware from the vehicle is rusted, it may fall off while driving at high speeds. Dragging mufflers and other loose parts of the vehicle are hazardous to others on the road. If you are a driver, the safest thing you can do for your loved ones and the drivers around you is to have your vehicle regularly inspected and properly maintained.

To protect yourself from other drivers whose negligence may cause objects to fall from their vehicles, the best thing you can do on the road is create distance between your car and other drivers.

Keep your eyes focused on the road at all times and leave plenty of space between your car and the other vehicle. It is recommended that you should leave at least four seconds between your vehicle and a commercial vehicle at all times. This time should be doubled if you are driving in bad weather. That way, if debris flies off, you will give yourself plenty of time to react quickly and safely, avoiding getting into a collision with another vehicle while steering clear of the falling debris.

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