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Alabama Safety Report

Comprehensive motor carrier safety analysis combining FMCSA registration data with NHTSA fatality statistics for Alabama.

National Ranking
#14
of 51 states by fatalities
above the national median
Traffic Fatalities
962
↓ 1.2% vs 2023
Source: NHTSA FARS 2024
Truck-Involved
135
14% of all fatalities
Large trucks (GVWR >10K)
Motor Carriers
82,543
1,190,400 power units
Source: FMCSA Registry
Clean Records
97.6%
80,565 carriers
Zero crashes (24 months)

Executive Summary

According to NHTSA's Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), Alabama recorded 962 traffic fatalities in 2024, representing a 1.2% decrease from the previous year, indicating improving safety conditions. Large trucks were involved in 135 of these incidents (14% of total fatalities). The state's fatality rate of 18.5 per 100,000 residents exceeds the national average of 11.5 per 100,000 residents by 7.0 points. Of the 82,543 registered motor carriers in Alabama, 1,978 (2.4%) have crash incidents on record within the 24-month federal monitoring period.

Economic Context

Alabama's $341 billion economy relies on efficient freight transportation across its major corridors, including I-65 (N-S) and I-20 (E-W). The state's trucking industry employs approximately 25,800 workers, contributing significantly to both local employment and interstate commerce.

State GDP
$341B
Trucking Jobs
25,800
Major Freight Corridors
I-65 (N-S)I-20 (E-W)I-10 (Gulf Coast)

Risk Analysis

Risk analysis identifies 10 carriers in Alabama with elevated crash histories (4+ incidents in 24 months). The highest-risk carrier, AAA COOPER TRANSPORTATION (USDOT 92261), has recorded 286 crashes during the monitoring period. Combined, these 10 carriers account for 878 of the state's 4704 total carrier-involved incidents—a disproportionate 18.7% of all crashes from just 0.01% of registered carriers. Shippers and freight brokers are advised to conduct thorough due diligence when engaging carriers with multiple incidents on record.

152
Fatal Crashes
2,191
Injury Crashes
4,704
Total Incidents

Alabama Trucking Industry Overview

The trucking industry in Alabama employs approximately 25,800 workers, contributing to the state's $341 billion GDP. Registered carriers operate a combined fleet of 1,190,400 power units with 429,206 active drivers. Key freight arteries include I-65 (N-S), I-20 (E-W), I-10 (Gulf Coast), which facilitate the movement of goods across state lines and to major distribution centers. The state's freight infrastructure supports both regional distribution and long-haul interstate commerce, making carrier safety a critical concern for public welfare and economic efficiency.

82,543
Carriers
1,190,400
Power Units
429,206
Drivers
14.4
Avg Fleet Size

Top Cities by Carrier Concentration

Alabama Motor Carrier Directory

Showing top 100 by incident volume
Carrier Identity Crashes (24m) Action
AAA COOPER TRANSPORTATION
DOT: 92261 • DOTHAN
286 VIEW REPORT
P&S TRANSPORTATION LLC
DOT: 1243338 • ENSLEY
182 VIEW REPORT
R E GARRISON TRUCKING INC
DOT: 95610 • VINEMONT
73 VIEW REPORT
BLAIR LOGISTICS LLC
DOT: 1941086 • ENSLEY
72 VIEW REPORT
DMT TRUCKING LLC
DOT: 795982 • BIRMINGHAM
52 VIEW REPORT
WILEY SANDERS TRUCK LINES INC
DOT: 122275 • TROY
47 VIEW REPORT
MCELROY TRUCK LINES INC
DOT: 271424 • CUBA
45 VIEW REPORT
SOUTHEAST LOGISTICS & TRANSPORT LLC
DOT: 759891 • TUSCALOOSA
43 VIEW REPORT
COCA-COLA BOTTLING CO UNITED INC
DOT: 154258 • BIRMINGHAM
42 VIEW REPORT
BOYD BROS TRANSPORTATION LLC
DOT: 92321 • CLAYTON
36 VIEW REPORT
WTI TRANSPORT LLC
DOT: 389263 • TUSCALOOSA
33 VIEW REPORT
SHORELINE TRANSPORTATION LLC
DOT: 3219285 • GREENVILLE
30 VIEW REPORT
J & M TANK LINES INC
DOT: 184405 • BIRMINGHAM
29 VIEW REPORT
GREENBUSH LOGISTICS INC
DOT: 159292 • ABBEVILLE
29 VIEW REPORT
TRANTHAM SERVICES INC
DOT: 871396 • ALEXANDRIA
29 VIEW REPORT
ACTION RESOURCES LLC
DOT: 680185 • BIRMINGHAM
27 VIEW REPORT
READY MIX USA LLC
DOT: 669746 • BIRMINGHAM
25 VIEW REPORT
MONTGOMERY TRANSPORT LLC
DOT: 2146709 • BIRMINGHAM
25 VIEW REPORT
BILLY BARNES ENTERPRISES INC
DOT: 135401 • FRISCO CITY
25 VIEW REPORT
SHELTON TRUCKING LLC
DOT: 2911927 • BIRMINGHAM
24 VIEW REPORT
BUDDY MOORE TRUCKING INC
DOT: 843883 • BIRMINGHAM
23 VIEW REPORT
WASTE AWAY GROUP INC
DOT: 193891 • MONTGOMERY
23 VIEW REPORT
WIREGRASS CONSTRUCTION COMPANY INC
DOT: 515626 • DOTHAN
22 VIEW REPORT
ALABAMA MOTOR EXPRESS INC
DOT: 325932 • ASHFORD
21 VIEW REPORT
SUIT LLC
DOT: 3106181 • ATTALLA
21 VIEW REPORT
THOMPSON CARRIERS INC
DOT: 523910 • OPELIKA
20 VIEW REPORT
WHITE OAK TRANSPORTATION INC
DOT: 804716 • DECATUR
18 VIEW REPORT
COCA-COLA BOTTLING COMPANY UNITED INC
DOT: 251147 • BIRMINGHAM
17 VIEW REPORT
ALTEC INDUSTRIES INC
DOT: 121373 • BIRMINGHAM
17 VIEW REPORT
GFL SOLID WASTE SOUTHEAST LLC
DOT: 3476993 • TALLASSEE
17 VIEW REPORT
DIXIE TRUCKING COMPANY LLC
DOT: 2263023 • BIRMINGHAM
17 VIEW REPORT
SERVICE ONE TRANSPORT INC
DOT: 1199085 • MUSCLE SHOALS
17 VIEW REPORT
ALABAMA POWER COMPANY
DOT: 263096 • BIRMINGHAM
16 VIEW REPORT
HODGES LOGISTICS LLC
DOT: 2026491 • MONTGOMERY
16 VIEW REPORT
BONNIE PLANTS LLC
DOT: 3785108 • OPELIKA
15 VIEW REPORT
SOUTHERN INTERMODAL XPRESS LLC
DOT: 1605061 • MOBILE
15 VIEW REPORT
TRUCKWORX LEASE & RENTAL LLC
DOT: 3286159 • BIRMINGHAM
14 VIEW REPORT
JOHNSTON TRUCKING LLC
DOT: 1210444 • BRUNDIDGE
14 VIEW REPORT
PERDIDO TRUCKING SERVICE LLC
DOT: 570119 • MOBILE
14 VIEW REPORT
AMWASTE LLC
DOT: 2046765 • BIRMINGHAM
14 VIEW REPORT
WATKINS TRUCKING COMPANY INC
DOT: 515711 • BIRMINGHAM
14 VIEW REPORT
WRIGHT TRANSPORTATION INC
DOT: 793730 • MOBILE
13 VIEW REPORT
FIBER TRANSPORT COMPANY INC
DOT: 2204964 • MOBILE
13 VIEW REPORT
AVIAGEN INC
DOT: 252989 • HUNTSVILLE
12 VIEW REPORT
POWERGRID SERVICES LLC
DOT: 2862106 • HARTSELLE
12 VIEW REPORT
MCCURRY VAN & CAR RENTAL
DOT: 4039273 • ATHENS
11 VIEW REPORT
HERITAGE FREIGHT WAREHOUSING & LOGISTICS LLC
DOT: 1761429 • SYLACAUGA
11 VIEW REPORT
THE ROBERTSON COMPANY LLC
DOT: 646252 • HAMILTON
11 VIEW REPORT
THOMPSON TRACTOR CO INC
DOT: 385665 • BIRMINGHAM
10 VIEW REPORT
BUFFALO ROCK COMPANY
DOT: 153003 • BIRMINGHAM
10 VIEW REPORT
APAC-ALABAMA INC
DOT: 1753800 • BIRMINGHAM
10 VIEW REPORT
TRACTOR & EQUIPMENT COMPANY
DOT: 188121 • BIRMINGHAM
10 VIEW REPORT
KIRKPATRICK CONCRETE INC
DOT: 400451 • BIRMINGHAM
10 VIEW REPORT
UNIVERSITY TRANSPORTATION INC
DOT: 2544514 • ALABASTER
10 VIEW REPORT
ALLPRO DISTRIBUTING INC
DOT: 716316 • CALERA
10 VIEW REPORT
PHAT DADDY TRANSPORT INC
DOT: 2439243 • WEBB
10 VIEW REPORT
COVAN WORLD-WIDE MOVINGINCORPORATED
DOT: 256677 • MIDLAND CITY
9 VIEW REPORT
MT SELECT LLC
DOT: 3022076 • BIRMINGHAM
9 VIEW REPORT
HS EXPRESS LLC
DOT: 2827997 • ENSLEY
9 VIEW REPORT
MY-WAY TRANSPORTATION INC
DOT: 652947 • HANCEVILLE
9 VIEW REPORT
STOREY TRUCKING COMPANY INC
DOT: 196787 • HENAGAR
9 VIEW REPORT
SUMMERFORD TRUCK LINE INC
DOT: 97879 • ASHFORD
9 VIEW REPORT
METRO TRAILER LEASING INC
DOT: 1145130 • PELHAM
9 VIEW REPORT
ACTION DEDICATED LLC
DOT: 2111261 • BIRMINGHAM
9 VIEW REPORT
PRIORITY TRANSPORTATION INC
DOT: 625914 • CULLMAN
9 VIEW REPORT
FREIGHT ZONE TRANSPORTATION LLC
DOT: 1974786 • DECATUR
9 VIEW REPORT
BAMA CONCRETE PRODUCTS CO INC
DOT: 1107597 • TUSCALOOSA
9 VIEW REPORT
DUNN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY INC
DOT: 100498 • BIRMINGHAM
8 VIEW REPORT
OMAHA TRUCKING
DOT: 4262616 • NORTHPORT
8 VIEW REPORT
MITCHELL GROCERY CORP
DOT: 64609 • ALBERTVILLE
8 VIEW REPORT
GRAYSON CARTER & SON CONTRACTING INC
DOT: 1510795 • ATHENS
8 VIEW REPORT
PROGRESS RAIL SERVICES CORPORATION
DOT: 278849 • ALBERTVILLE
8 VIEW REPORT
RANGEWAY CARRIERS LLC
DOT: 2356666 • MOODY
8 VIEW REPORT
LEE TRANSPORT LLC
DOT: 2999855 • MOBILE
8 VIEW REPORT
OZARK STRIPING COMPANY LLC
DOT: 252588 • OZARK
8 VIEW REPORT
GLOBAL RENTAL COMPANY INC
DOT: 431144 • BIRMINGHAM
8 VIEW REPORT
BURFORDS TREE LLC
DOT: 437420 • ALEXANDRIA
7 VIEW REPORT
MOBILE FOREST PRODUCTS & BIOMASS INC
DOT: 273357 • WHISTLER
7 VIEW REPORT
CENTRAL GARDEN & PET COMPANY INC
DOT: 316596 • CULLMAN
7 VIEW REPORT
WOOD FRUITTICHER GROCERY COMPANY INC
DOT: 275733 • IRONDALE
7 VIEW REPORT
THE MCPHERSON COMPANIES INC
DOT: 258712 • TRUSSVILLE
7 VIEW REPORT
OVERNIGHT PARTS INC
DOT: 1819922 • IRONDALE
7 VIEW REPORT
SABEL STEEL SERVICE INC
DOT: 41934 • MONTGOMERY
7 VIEW REPORT
METEOR EXPRESS INC
DOT: 842593 • SCOTTSBORO
7 VIEW REPORT
PIRAMID TRUCKING INC
DOT: 2439744 • WILMER
7 VIEW REPORT
PITTS AND SONS INC
DOT: 299881 • SARALAND
7 VIEW REPORT
BAILEY ENTERPRISES LLC
DOT: 515969 • FT PAYNE
7 VIEW REPORT
P&S TRANSPORTATION LLC
DOT: 2247395 • BIRMINGHAM
7 VIEW REPORT
VIRGINIA CONCRETE COMPANY LLC
DOT: 161517 • VESTAVIA
6 VIEW REPORT
RIVER CITY EQUIPMENT RENTAL & SALES INC
DOT: 1633343 • DECATUR
6 VIEW REPORT
MERIDIAN WASTE ALABAMA LLC
DOT: 4504957 • HUNTSVILLE
6 VIEW REPORT
PECO FOODS INC
DOT: 400345 • GORDO
6 VIEW REPORT
COWIN EQUIPMENT COMPANY INC
DOT: 274333 • BIRMINGHAM
6 VIEW REPORT
BR WILLIAMS TRUCKING LLC
DOT: 105824 • EASTABOGA
6 VIEW REPORT
121 DISPOSAL COMPANY LLC
DOT: 3350694 • AUBURN
6 VIEW REPORT
TVS INC
DOT: 273403 • BIRMINGHAM
6 VIEW REPORT
SENATORS COACHES INC
DOT: 584756 • FLORENCE
6 VIEW REPORT
L E BELL CONSTRUCTION CO INC
DOT: 135483 • HEFLIN
6 VIEW REPORT
TRANSCHEM USA
DOT: 2825662 • BIRMINGHAM
6 VIEW REPORT
EVERGREEN FOREST PRODUCTS INC
DOT: 523035 • GREENVILLE
6 VIEW REPORT

Data Sources & Methodology

FMCSA Motor Carrier Data: Carrier registrations, fleet sizes, and 24-month crash records from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's SAFER database.
NHTSA FARS Data: Traffic fatality statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Fatality Analysis Reporting System (2024 data).

Last updated: 2026-08-31. Data refresh occurs monthly. Fatality counts represent all motor vehicle crashes, not exclusively commercial vehicle incidents.

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