The Effectiveness of Retroreflective Tape on Heavy Retroreflective Tape on Heavy Trailers

The Effectiveness of Retroreflective Tape on Heavy Retroreflective Tape on Heavy Trailers

By: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration 

This slideshow demonstration indicates that use of reflective tape saves lives. Here is an excerpt:

When all heavy trailers have reflective tape, it will prevent:

 

  • 7,800 crashes per year
  • 3,100 to 5,000 injuries per year
  • 191 to 350 fatalities per year