Yonkers, NY Truck Accident Lawyers

Yonkers, New York, on the historic Hudson River, is the fourth most populous city in the state of New York, behind New York City, Buffalo and Rochester The 2008 population was 194,051 (U.S. Census). Yonkers is in Westchester County, about two miles north of Manhattan. Yonkers is a suburb of New York City and directly borders the Bronx borough of New York City. Other surrounding communities include Mt. Vernon and New Rochelle to the east, and White Plains to the north.

A major attraction in Yonkers is the harness racing track, Yonkers Raceway. The recently renovated track now features video slot machines. Other Yonkers, New York attractions include the Hudson River Museum, and the Science Barge, a floating science museum docked in Yonkers.

Yonkers is served by the Westchester County Airport in White Plains, and the three major international airports nearby: Newark Liberty International Airport in Newark, New Jersey; John F. Kennedy International Airport; and LaGuardia Airport. Amtrak provides rail service and there are also commuter trains running through the city. The city's principal transportation artery is Interstate I-87, also known as the New York State Thruway. Yonkers, NY also boasts U.S. Route 9, New York State Highway 9A, and several parkways, including the Saw Mill and the Bronx River Parkway.

The New York State 2009 Highway Safety Annual Report states that for the past two decades, New York has made significant strides in highway safety, reducing motor vehicle fatalities by 46% between 1989 and 2008. The New York State Department of Motor Vehicles reported 12,546 accidents in New York in 2008 involving large trucks, with 105 of those accidents involving fatalities. These statistics include large trucks involved in accidents with other vehicles, large truck and pedestrian accidents, tractor trailer and bicycle accidents, and semi truck and motorcycle accidents.

The U.S. Department of Transportation's No Zone Campaign shows that most crashes involving cars and trucks occur in broad daylight, on straight and dry pavement, during normal weather, and with no indications of alcohol use. In nine out of 10 fatal collisions, the deceased was an occupant of the passenger vehicle and, due to the stopping distance needed, a truck involved in a collision often entangled multiple cars.

Trucking plays a critical role in the transportation of cargo in Yonkers, as the infrastructure for rail transportation of freight is not adequate. There many trucking contractors located in Yonkers include Barnwood Logistics Inc., Beavers Machinery Transport Inc., Gualdino Trucking Inc., and Dennis Taylor's Trucking.

The Yonkers Police Department provides public safety service within the city. The Traffic Unit deals with traffic related issues. One component of the Traffic Unit is the Motorcycle Unit. These officers are trained in every aspect of traffic safety enforcement including DWI enforcement and trucking regulations. Equipped with portable truck scales, officers stop and weigh trucks on the road.

Yonkers boasts two outstanding hospitals: St. John's Riverside Hospital and St. Joseph's Medical Center. Both hospitals are linked to the Westchester County Medical Center in Valhalla, known nationwide for its high-speed emergency helicopter system. 

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