Delivery accidents, whether those are pizza or sushi sedan delivery, or large track furniture delivery, can result from, but are not limited to:
- Rear-ending the car ahead because the delivery driver is following too closely, speeding excessively or driving while distracted;
- Turning-related accidents while making U-turns, failing to observe other vehicles and conditions, failing to yield and turning left through intersections; and
- Backing accidents when not looking behind or to the side of the vehicle when backing up, and rolling back at traffic control devices.
To reduce accidents and loss, we suggest drivers:
- Check to make sure their vehicles are ready and safe (i.e. lights, tires, windows cleaned, etc.);
- Ensure pizzas are securely packed to avoid spillage and disruption while driving;
- Park at the curb, because backing up increases the chance of accidents;
- Never enter a customer’s house;
- Never resist a robbery — it’s better to be robbed for pizza money than wind up in the hospital or worse;
- If there are no lights on, call the shop to verify the delivery and address before entering a home;
- Practice defensive driving and adhere to the three-second rule.