Driver error is also a major cause. This includes things like driving too fast for the road conditions, taking turns too sharply, or being distracted. For example, if a driver is texting while driving and has to make a sudden maneuver, the truck may jackknife.
One horror story could be a jackknife truck on a slippery highway during a snowstorm. The truck driver lost control while trying to brake suddenly. The trailer swung out and hit several cars on the side of the road, causing a huge pile - up.
Bad weather is a common cause. For example, icy roads can make it difficult for the truck to maintain control and it may jackknife. Rain can also reduce traction.
One common cause is lack of proper testing. If you don't test all aspects like functionality, compatibility etc., it can lead to disasters during deployment.
One common cause is human error, like an accidental deletion or incorrect data entry. For example, an employee might accidentally drop a crucial table in the database.
One common cause is physical exertion without enough water intake, like in sports or long hikes.
Poor testing. If software isn't tested thoroughly, it can lead to all kinds of problems like the ones in horror stories. For example, bugs that should have been caught can go unnoticed and cause major issues when the software is in use.
Poor maintenance is a common cause. For example, not cleaning out grease traps regularly. If you don't do this, they will overflow with grease.
One of the common causes is lack of proper maintenance. Servers need regular updates, both in terms of software and hardware. If they don't get that, they can become vulnerable. Also, overloading the server with too much traffic or too many tasks at once can lead to crashes. It's like asking a person to do ten things at the same time - something is bound to go wrong.
Poorly written SQL queries can also lead to horror stories. For example, queries with incorrect joins can result in wrong data being retrieved or updated. If a developer doesn't fully understand how to use JOINs correctly, it can mess up the whole data integrity.
I think human error is a big part of it. Workers might accidentally drop packages or load them onto the wrong trucks. Inadequate quality control in the shipping process is another cause. There should be checks to make sure packages are in good condition before they are sent out. But often, this doesn't happen. Also, theft during shipping, although not very common, can be a cause of horror stories when valuable items disappear.