The Dragnet Truck Escape System is comprised of a series of nets set up along a truck escape ramp. The array of nets is arranged in such a manner so as to stop the vehicle in the distance allowed, while minimizing the deceleration forces. These nets, which are made of aircraft cable, can have one or two energy absorbers connected on each side. The energy absorbers, in turn, are mounted within the concrete walls of the truck escape ramp.