Live Data Feed Updated: 2026-02-24

California Safety Report

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

National Ranking

of 51 states by fatalities

among the highest fatality states

Traffic Fatalities

4,061

↓ 6.3% vs 2022

Source: NHTSA FARS 2023

Truck-Involved

392

9.7% of all fatalities

Large trucks (GVWR >10K)

Motor Carriers

491,139

14,411,869 power units

Source: FMCSA Registry

Clean Records

97.1%

476,972 carriers

Zero crashes (24 months)

Executive Summary

According to NHTSA's Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), California recorded 4,061 traffic fatalities in 2023, representing a 6.3% decrease from the previous year, indicating improving safety conditions. Large trucks were involved in 392 of these incidents (9.7% of total fatalities). The state's fatality rate of 10.3 per 100,000 residents remains below the national average of 12.4 per 100,000 residents. Of the 491,139 registered motor carriers in California, 14,167 (2.9%) have crash incidents on record within the 24-month federal monitoring period.

Economic Context

California's $3.9 trillion economy—the largest of any US state—relies heavily on its port infrastructure. The Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach combined form the busiest container port complex in the Western Hemisphere, processing over 40% of all US containerized imports.

State GDP

$4103B

Trucking Jobs

147,862

Major Freight Corridors

I-5 (N-S)I-10 (E-W)I-15 (Vegas Corridor)Port of LA/Long Beach

Risk Analysis

Risk analysis identifies 10 carriers in California with elevated crash histories (4+ incidents in 24 months). The highest-risk carrier, CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (USDOT 2811321), has recorded 131 crashes during the monitoring period. Combined, these 10 carriers account for 708 of the state's 22828 total carrier-involved incidents—a disproportionate 3.1% of all crashes from just 0.00% of registered carriers. Shippers and freight brokers are advised to conduct thorough due diligence when engaging carriers with multiple incidents on record.

698

Fatal Crashes

10,849

Injury Crashes

22,828

Total Incidents

California Trucking Industry Overview

The trucking industry in California employs approximately 147,862 workers, contributing to the state's $4103 billion GDP. Registered carriers operate a combined fleet of 14,411,869 power units with 2,357,819 active drivers. Key freight arteries include I-5 (N-S), I-10 (E-W), I-15 (Vegas Corridor), 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.

491,139

Carriers

14,411,869

Power Units

2,357,819

Drivers

29.3

Avg Fleet Size

Top Cities by Carrier Concentration

California Motor Carrier Directory

Showing top 100 by incident volume

Carrier Identity	Fleet Size	Crashes (24m)	Fatal	Injured	Action
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION DOT: 2811321 • LAKE ELSINORE	1127 Trucks	131	3	57	VIEW REPORT
HOME EXPRESS DELIVERY SERVICE LLC DOT: 2714701 • IRVINE	2493 Trucks	100	1	46	VIEW REPORT
CITY OF LOS ANGELES DOT: 1099065 • LOS ANGELES	2728 Trucks	86	-	32	VIEW REPORT
G I TRUCKING COMPANY DOT: 20293 • LA MIRADA	2105 Trucks	77	5	21	VIEW REPORT
HANSEN & ADKINS AUTO TRANSPORT INC DOT: 568253 • LOS ALAMITOS	897 Trucks	68	2	34	VIEW REPORT
QUALITY CUSTOM DISTRIBUTION SERVICES LLC DOT: 2941250 • IRVINE	708 Trucks	53	1	25	VIEW REPORT
ZUM SERVICES INC DOT: 3373523 • SAN FRANCISCO	2959 Trucks	52	-	40	VIEW REPORT
ORANGE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY DOT: 2808171 • ORANGE	432 Trucks	51	-	38	VIEW REPORT
ARAKELIAN ENTERPRISES INC DOT: 1385969 • CITY OF INDUSTRY	1011 Trucks	45	1	17	VIEW REPORT
SACRAMENTO REGIONAL TRANSIT DISTRICT DOT: 2810606 • SACRAMENTO	247 Trucks	45	1	24	VIEW REPORT
ALAMEDA CONTRA COSTA TRANSIT DISTRICT DOT: 2655659 • OAKLAND	569 Trucks	43	2	63	VIEW REPORT
ROBERTSON'S TRANSPORT LTD A CALIFORNIA LP DOT: 658075 • CORONA	374 Trucks	43	-	24	VIEW REPORT
CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO DOT: 2809234 • SAN FRANCISCO	607 Trucks	41	-	50	VIEW REPORT
SAN DIEGO TRANSIT CORPORATION DOT: 2738633 • SAN DIEGO	259 Trucks	36	-	40	VIEW REPORT
RED BULL DISTRIBUTION COMPANY INC DOT: 1873218 • SANTA MONICA	3073 Trucks	33	-	17	VIEW REPORT
FBM LOGISTICS LLC DOT: 1052526 • SANTA ANA	2346 Trucks	33	-	16	VIEW REPORT
THE MORNING STAR TRUCKING CO LLC DOT: 2657958 • WOODLAND	387 Trucks	33	-	8	VIEW REPORT
PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY DOT: 2809687 • DAVIS	4895 Trucks	31	1	20	VIEW REPORT
SPEED INTERMODAL DOT: 2418540 • STOCKTON	492 Trucks	31	1	12	VIEW REPORT
LAUT TRANSPORTATION INC DOT: 2532266 • BAKERSFIELD	320 Trucks	31	5	12	VIEW REPORT
USA WASTE OF CALIFORNIA INC DOT: 375375 • SUN VALLEY	1857 Trucks	30	1	21	VIEW REPORT
CITY OF FRESNO DOT: 2808751 • FRESNO	213 Trucks	29	1	22	VIEW REPORT
CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO DOT: 2808593 • SAN FRANCISCO	146 Trucks	28	1	31	VIEW REPORT
ROBERTSON'S READY MIX LTD DOT: 256299 • CORONA	1239 Trucks	27	-	12	VIEW REPORT
ECOLOGY AUTO PARTS INC DOT: 629013 • CERRITOS	676 Trucks	26	-	12	VIEW REPORT
RALPHS GROCERY CO DOT: 658513 • COMPTON	334 Trucks	26	-	4	VIEW REPORT
ROADIES INC DOT: 2532550 • BAKERSFIELD	141 Trucks	26	1	9	VIEW REPORT
SANDAIR CORP DOT: 493750 • RIPON	427 Trucks	25	2	13	VIEW REPORT
OMNITRANS DOT: 2663189 • SAN BERNARDINO	312 Trucks	23	-	14	VIEW REPORT
SIERRA PACIFIC INDUSTRIES DOT: 518110 • RED BLUFF	285 Trucks	23	-	9	VIEW REPORT
RIVERSIDE TRANSIT AGENCY DOT: 2809032 • RIVERSIDE	124 Trucks	23	1	24	VIEW REPORT
TRANSPORTATION COMMODITIES INC DOT: 582596 • COMMERCE	64 Trucks	23	-	6	VIEW REPORT
WEDRIVEU INC DOT: 2286995 • SAN FRANCISCO	1235 Trucks	22	-	35	VIEW REPORT
THE VONS COMPANIES INC DOT: 212605 • BREA	329 Trucks	22	1	10	VIEW REPORT
CARGO SOLUTION EXPRESS INC DOT: 1509235 • FONTANA	279 Trucks	22	-	11	VIEW REPORT
YOUNG'S INC DOT: 4068052 • PORTERVILLE	234 Trucks	22	1	3	VIEW REPORT
BURRTEC WASTE INDUSTRIES INC DOT: 1003451 • FONTANA	684 Trucks	21	1	12	VIEW REPORT
K K W TRUCKING INC DOT: 151877 • POMONA	379 Trucks	21	-	14	VIEW REPORT
WAVECO INC DOT: 2424910 • DIXON	281 Trucks	20	2	8	VIEW REPORT
DEPENDABLE HIGHWAY EXPRESS INC DOT: 9853 • LOS ANGELES	260 Trucks	20	1	9	VIEW REPORT
E & R TRANSPORTATION INC DOT: 2064518 • MENDOTA	140 Trucks	20	1	7	VIEW REPORT
CEMAK TRUCKING INC DOT: 821486 • LONG BEACH	140 Trucks	20	-	10	VIEW REPORT
FAITH TRANSPORT SERVICE DOT: 3289241 • CLOVIS	108 Trucks	20	1	4	VIEW REPORT
DEPARTMENT OF WATER & POWER CITY OF LOS ANGELES DOT: 2645233 • LOS ANGELES	2427 Trucks	19	-	6	VIEW REPORT
SUPERIOR READY MIX CONCRETE LP DOT: 434988 • ESCONDIDO	710 Trucks	19	1	7	VIEW REPORT
WC LOGISTICS INC DOT: 992142 • BUENA PARK	385 Trucks	19	-	11	VIEW REPORT
RUN ROADLINES INC DOT: 3031489 • ELK GROVE	200 Trucks	19	-	3	VIEW REPORT
TVT TRANSPORTATION INC DOT: 4140008 • PORTERVILLE	113 Trucks	19	1	17	VIEW REPORT
R & H TRUCKING LLC DOT: 1819975 • MADERA	94 Trucks	19	-	9	VIEW REPORT
GS TRANSPORT AND LOGISTICS INC DOT: 2117298 • FRESNO	48 Trucks	19	1	3	VIEW REPORT
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY DOT: 59076 • ROSEMEAD	2245 Trucks	18	-	7	VIEW REPORT
SANTA CLARA VALLEY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY DOT: 2808261 • SAN JOSE	464 Trucks	18	-	13	VIEW REPORT
KAG WEST ENERGY LLC DOT: 134406 • WEST SACRAMENTO	233 Trucks	18	-	13	VIEW REPORT
PROFESSIONAL AUTO TRANSPORT INC DOT: 1130314 • JURUPA VALLEY	219 Trucks	18	-	2	VIEW REPORT
CITY OF SANTA MONICA DOT: 3175633 • SANTA MONICA	195 Trucks	18	-	12	VIEW REPORT
FIVE RIVER TRUCKING INC DOT: 2577297 • SUTTER	150 Trucks	18	-	7	VIEW REPORT
C R & R INCORPORATED DOT: 531552 • STANTON	1127 Trucks	17	-	12	VIEW REPORT
SAN MATEO COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT DOT: 2671515 • SAN CARLOS	292 Trucks	17	1	16	VIEW REPORT
LONG BEACH PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION COMPANY DOT: 2735822 • LONG BEACH	249 Trucks	17	-	12	VIEW REPORT
TBM CARRIERS INC DOT: 835330 • CALEXICO	231 Trucks	17	-	9	VIEW REPORT
MIKE LOWRIE TRUCKING INC DOT: 351560 • DIXON	145 Trucks	17	-	4	VIEW REPORT
M S INTERNATIONAL INC DOT: 1065893 • ORANGE	551 Trucks	16	-	4	VIEW REPORT
SEA STAR INTERMODAL INC DOT: 2960691 • STOCKTON	1 Trucks	16	-	5	VIEW REPORT
LOS ANGELES UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT DOT: 2807610 • LOS ANGELES	1497 Trucks	15	-	4	VIEW REPORT
CALIFORNIA DEPT OF FORESTRY AND FIRE PROTECTION DOT: 2811287 • DAVIS	469 Trucks	15	-	18	VIEW REPORT
UNIVERSAL WASTE SYSTEMS INCORPORATED DOT: 2659932 • SANTA FE SPRINGS	394 Trucks	15	-	9	VIEW REPORT
MOUNTAIN VALLEY EXPRESS LLC DOT: 172279 • MANTECA	381 Trucks	15	-	6	VIEW REPORT
BAKEMARK USA LLC DOT: 57322 • PICO RIVERA	267 Trucks	15	1	8	VIEW REPORT
FRANK C ALEGRE TRUCKING INC DOT: 296231 • LODI	238 Trucks	15	-	5	VIEW REPORT
ATECH LOGISTICS INC DOT: 1047145 • SANTA ROSA	178 Trucks	15	1	6	VIEW REPORT
WILLIAMS TANK LINES LLC DOT: 229047 • STOCKTON	161 Trucks	15	-	6	VIEW REPORT
LEGAL TRUCKING INC DOT: 3516907 • MANTECA	510 Trucks	14	-	-	VIEW REPORT
WASTE MANAGEMENT COLLECTION & RECYCLING INC DOT: 216875 • MORENO VALLEY	486 Trucks	14	-	10	VIEW REPORT
MARBORG INDUSTRIES DOT: 194053 • SANTA BARBARA	207 Trucks	14	-	4	VIEW REPORT
ROYAL CARRIER LLC DOT: 2907843 • WOODLAND	125 Trucks	14	-	8	VIEW REPORT
MONTEREY-SALINAS TRANSIT DISTRICT DOT: 2807864 • MONTEREY	90 Trucks	14	-	15	VIEW REPORT
MAAN TRANSPORT LOGISTICTS INC DOT: 3097163 • FRESNO	80 Trucks	14	-	5	VIEW REPORT
PRIMELINK EXPRESS INC DOT: 2092172 • FRESNO	75 Trucks	14	-	7	VIEW REPORT
HIRA TRANSPORT INC DOT: 3042022 • FONTANA	59 Trucks	14	-	11	VIEW REPORT
YOLO TRANSPORT LLC DOT: 3078115 • SELMA	44 Trucks	14	-	3	VIEW REPORT
H B N TRUCKING INC DOT: 3088224 • RIVERSIDE	42 Trucks	14	-	2	VIEW REPORT
US TRANSLINE INC DOT: 3555289 • SAN BERNARDINO	41 Trucks	14	-	4	VIEW REPORT
WILBUR-ELLIS COMPANY LLC DOT: 41539 • SAN FRANCISCO	1208 Trucks	13	1	3	VIEW REPORT
CEMEX CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS PACIFIC LLC DOT: 54097 • ONTARIO	686 Trucks	13	-	6	VIEW REPORT
CITY OF SACRAMENTO DOT: 2810971 • SACRAMENTO	276 Trucks	13	-	4	VIEW REPORT
TIGER LINES LLC DOT: 80289 • LODI	265 Trucks	13	1	4	VIEW REPORT
CHEROKEE FREIGHT LINES STOCKTON LLC DOT: 154922 • STOCKTON	240 Trucks	13	-	3	VIEW REPORT
CITY OF RIVERSIDE DOT: 2809062 • RIVERSIDE	211 Trucks	13	-	4	VIEW REPORT
BETTENDORF ENTERPRISES INC DOT: 161866 • ARCATA	173 Trucks	13	-	3	VIEW REPORT
MLT TRANS INC DOT: 1061977 • LODI	127 Trucks	13	1	8	VIEW REPORT
STATER BROS MARKETS DOT: 2602491 • SAN BERNARDINO	114 Trucks	13	-	3	VIEW REPORT
SOUTHERN TRAIL LLC DOT: 3997985 • TRACY	103 Trucks	13	-	7	VIEW REPORT
ELITE FUELS TRANSPORTATION INC DOT: 1890625 • RIVERSIDE	65 Trucks	13	-	7	VIEW REPORT
NONSTOP TRUCKING INC DOT: 2943643 • SAN BERNARDINO	55 Trucks	13	-	6	VIEW REPORT
PATIALA EXPRESS INC DOT: 2051219 • BAKERSFIELD	50 Trucks	13	1	3	VIEW REPORT
GILLSON LOGISTICS INC DOT: 4128874 • MANTECA	1 Trucks	13	-	6	VIEW REPORT
LOS ANGELES COUNTY METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY DOT: 2849636 • LOS ANGELES	2194 Trucks	12	-	7	VIEW REPORT
WESTERN OILFIELDS SUPPLY CO DOT: 154740 • BAKERSFIELD	1139 Trucks	12	-	4	VIEW REPORT
LOGAN TRANSPORT INC DOT: 4274500 • YUBA CITY	380 Trucks	12	-	4	VIEW REPORT
FOOD EXPRESS INC DOT: 307391 • PALMDALE	263 Trucks	12	1	3	VIEW REPORT

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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 (2023 data).

Last updated: 2026-02-24. Data refresh occurs monthly. Fatality counts represent all motor vehicle crashes, not exclusively commercial vehicle incidents.