A blown truck tire can lead to a devastating crash, and InvestigateTV+ has looked into the frequency of tire failures in deadly wrecks. Safety advocates say certain changes could protect drivers. According to InvestigateTV, hundreds of fatal large truck crashes over three years, including 2023, were blamed or partially blamed on a tire problem.

Further details on the investigation are available from InvestigateTV. They found that tire issues can affect a truck's ability to stop safely, especially for big rigs.

InvestigateTV provides more information on this safety tech gap and its potential impact on drivers.