There have been seven in 2019 less than half way through the year, compared to 13 that were reported to Regional Roads Victoria for the whole of 2018.

Senior Sergeant Chris Asenjo, the region's road safety manager, said police were taking measures to curb the growing number of heavy vehicle accidents.

"I'd probably say we're looking at a higher than average incidence of trucks being involved in accidents and our response to that is to do a number of things," Senior Sergeant Asenjo said.

He said the recent spate of truck accidents was concerning, given the considerable efforts that had gone into making the industry safer.

"There are some rigid guidelines and rules in place to make the trucking industry as safe as possible," Sergeant Asenjo said.

"We've got lots of trucks on our roads but drivers need to know the limitations of their vehicles. Some of our roads aren't great but whether it's the road condition or the weather, you've got to know your limitations and drive to the conditions."

Sergeant Asenjo said police would work with Victoria Police's heavy vehicle and heavy vehicle crime investigation unit and have discussions with industry stakeholders. "We want to engage with the heavy vehicle industry so this doesn't happen," Senior Sergeant Asenjo said.

He said all road users had a responsibility to protect themselves and others when behind the wheel.

"It's a public safety issue," Sergeant Asenjo said.

"We all have a part to play."

Sergeant Asenjo said major accidents, particularly fatalities, were traumatic to family and friends of the victims and emergency service personnel involved.

Sergeant Asenjo said almost every fatal collision involved speed, impaired driving, fatigue, lack of concentration or drug and alcohol use.

"Almost every collision involves one of those factors or more," Sergeant Asenjo said.

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