Hilarious Moving Truck Accidents and What We Learned

A lot can go wrong when moving out of your current home and into your new one. your favorite armoire could get chipped, Xbox gets broken, dishes break, backs start to ache, etc. There are many lessons to be learned from people moving and making mistakes during the moving process, such as; take low clearance signs seriously, strap your items down properly, consider wind resistance, renting too small of a moving truck, not having enough manpower, and using the stairs when on the 2nd or 3rd floor. When moving and renting a moving truck, always remember to not make these mistakes to avoid a moving truck accident.

Here are 6 Moving Accidents You Can Learn From

 1) Take Low Clearance Signs Seriously

This is a very important moving truck lesson to learn. Always watch out for low clearance signs and take them seriously so you don’t have to worry about damaging your belongings or rental truck.  

As you can see in this image, the moving truck got stuck under a low clearance sign and caused quite a bit of damage to the rental truck. They had to leave it there because too much damage was done.

This happened a few years ago, but I’m sure that rental companies have made it quite clear that low clearance signs are very important.

 2) Make Sure You Strap Your Items Down Properly

Yet another moving truck lesson to be learned is to strap down all of your belongings secure with the straps provided in the moving truck. Many people make the mistake of trying to pack too many items onto their moving truck. This can lead to unwanted damage to other vehicles on the road.

As you can see in this image, the mover did not have the proper vehicle to get the job done. The smart decision would have been to rent a moving truck that has the capacity to hold all of the items needed for the move.

A lot of the time people think if they are just going a few miles nothing bad can happen. Well, we are here to tell you to make sure you strap your items down properly during your next move!

 4) Consider Wind Resistance When You Are Packing Your Moving Truck

As you can see in this image, this person is struggling with a mattress strapped down onto the moving truck. This mistake could have been prevented by simply considering wind resistance when packing your moving truck. It is very important to pack your moving truck properly so that you do not have to be dealing with the hassle of a windy day.

As you can see, taking a few minutes at the beginning of the move to properly pack up your moving truck, will save you a ton of time and frustration.

Also, in this case, renting a moving truck would have been the ideal scenario.

 5) Renting The Wrong Size Of Moving Truck

This is a mistake that almost everyone makes at least once in their lifetime. It is very important to be aware of what type of items you have to bring with you when renting a moving truck.

As you can see in this picture, a very small truck is being used to transport a large number of items. If this person had rented a moving truck with the appropriate space needed, then they would have been able to save themselves from unnecessary damage and hassle.

In conclusion, it is important to be aware of what type of truck you need to rent in order to have the best moving experience possible.

 6) Having The Wrong Amount Of Help For A Move

Making this mistake can be very frustrating and confusing for a lot of people. Many people just do not know how many hands they should have when moving into a new home or apartment by themselves. This is a question that can only be answered by the individual themselves.

You should always be aware of what is in your moving truck and the number of people who are helping you.