Truck-specific navigation

Bridge strike prevention: What you need to know

Discover how truck-specific data and smarter routing can protect drivers, carriers and cargo.

888888888814500annual bridge strikes in the US

888840daily bridge-related crashes in the US

8888%43%of US professional drivers are unaware of their vehicle height

What causes bridge strikes?

Drivers miss critical warnings

Using passenger navigation instead of commercial-grade tools puts drivers on unsafe routes, increasing bridge strike risks.

Lack of vehicle height awareness

Consumer maps lack critical routing for commercial vehicles, leading drivers onto unsafe paths and into low-clearance hazards.

Mismatched navigation tools

Unaware of their vehicle or cargo height, drivers risk collisions that jeopardize shipments and infrastructure.

Learn more about bridge strikes

Why do bridge strikes happen, and can they be avoided?

We dive into the root causes of bridge strikes in this blog post — and explain how operators and drivers can avoid them.

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Discover how HERE's turn-by-turn professional navigation solution provides commercial vehicle drivers superior awareness of bridge height and other truck-specific road restrictions.

How location solutions prevent bridge strikes

Implement truck-specific navigation

Use routing solutions that account for vehicle height, weight and cargo type to avoid low-clearance routes and restricted roads.

Integrated route planning and navigation

Ensure route plans developed by dispatch or fleet managers are connected directly to driver-facing navigation systems.

Enhanced driver training

Provide guidance on using commercial navigation tools effectively and highlight the risks of relying on apps designed for passenger vehicles.

Designed with safety in mind

Incorporate geofenced low-clearance zones, truck-specific map data, and real-time inputs like traffic and weather to enable smarter, safer routing.

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Let's discuss how you can use truck-specific data to avoid costly bridge strikes.