Unrestricted riding in pickup truck cargo beds poses significant hazards
Sneed, R.C.
Journal of the Mississippi State Medical Association 41(2): 485-490
2000
ISSN/ISBN: 0026-6396 PMID: 10710895 Document Number: 519530
Individuals riding in the beds of pickup trucks face significant risks of debilitating injury or death, yet Mississippi currently has no legislation restricting ridership in truck beds. Data collection on accidents involving truck bed passengers indicates that children make up the majority of victims. Such accidents impose a heavy burden on society in terms of both medical expenses and impaired quality of life for the victims.