WHY TRUCK PARKING?
Understanding the critical need for secure, accessible truck parking infrastructure from both driver and community perspectives.
A TRUCK DRIVER'S PERSPECTIVE
The daily challenges faced by truck drivers highlight the urgent need for better parking infrastructure.
parking space for every truck driver in the US
average time drivers spend looking for parking daily
of driver's annual income lost to parking search
of drivers feel unsafe during mandatory rest breaks
"There's nothing worse than pulling into a city at night and then trying to find a place to park. Sometimes you have to depend on your delivery time and how much drive time you have on your clock to work with. I avoid it if I can."
- ALAN, TRUCK DRIVER
A COMMUNITY PERSPECTIVE
The impact of inadequate truck parking extends beyond drivers to affect entire communities and road safety.
2022 STATISTICS
US TRUCK PARKING CRISIS
individuals injured in truck-related crashes in 2022
71% were occupants of other vehicles
deaths were attributed to truck accidents in 2022 across the U.S
Many involving trucks parked on shoulders
of US truck drivers park in unauthorized areas weekly
Due to lack of designated parking availability
TEXAS STATISTICS
crashes involving parked trucks in Texas (2013-2017)
deaths from parked truck crashes in Texas (2013-2017)
injuries from parked truck crashes in Texas (2013-2017)
SAFETY CONCERNS
Sleep deprivation could be a factor in up to 40% of all semi-truck accidents
96% of truckers have admittedly parked in areas not designated for trucks
THE SOLUTION: SECURE, MANAGED TRUCK PARKING
DJH is addressing these critical issues by developing secure, tech-enabled, fully managed parking solutions in high-demand freight corridors.
