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Colorado Safety Report

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

National Ranking
#22
of 51 states by fatalities
around the national median
Traffic Fatalities
720
↓ 4.6% vs 2022
Source: NHTSA FARS 2023
Truck-Involved
91
12.6% of all fatalities
Large trucks (GVWR >10K)
Motor Carriers
78,918
2,215,550 power units
Source: FMCSA Registry
Clean Records
98.0%
77,327 carriers
Zero crashes (24 months)

Executive Summary

According to NHTSA's Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), Colorado recorded 720 traffic fatalities in 2023, representing a 4.6% decrease from the previous year, indicating improving safety conditions. Large trucks were involved in 91 of these incidents (12.6% of total fatalities). The state's fatality rate of 12.1 per 100,000 residents remains below the national average of 12.4 per 100,000 residents. Of the 78,918 registered motor carriers in Colorado, 1,591 (2.0%) have crash incidents on record within the 24-month federal monitoring period.

Economic Context

Colorado's $553 billion economy relies on efficient freight transportation across its major corridors, including I-70 (E-W) and I-25 (N-S). The state's trucking industry employs approximately 18,360 workers, contributing significantly to both local employment and interstate commerce.

State GDP
$553B
Trucking Jobs
18,360
Major Freight Corridors
I-70 (E-W)I-25 (N-S)I-76 (Denver-NE)

Risk Analysis

Risk analysis identifies 10 carriers in Colorado with elevated crash histories (4+ incidents in 24 months). The highest-risk carrier, REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION DISTRICT (USDOT 157882), has recorded 102 crashes during the monitoring period. Combined, these 10 carriers account for 397 of the state's 2689 total carrier-involved incidents—a disproportionate 14.8% 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.

96
Fatal Crashes
1,150
Injury Crashes
2,689
Total Incidents

Colorado Trucking Industry Overview

The trucking industry in Colorado employs approximately 18,360 workers, contributing to the state's $553 billion GDP. Registered carriers operate a combined fleet of 2,215,550 power units with 498,379 active drivers. Key freight arteries include I-70 (E-W), I-25 (N-S), I-76 (Denver-NE), 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.

78,918
Carriers
2,215,550
Power Units
498,379
Drivers
28.1
Avg Fleet Size

Top Cities by Carrier Concentration

Colorado Motor Carrier Directory

Showing top 100 by incident volume
Carrier Identity Crashes (24m) Action
REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION DISTRICT
DOT: 157882 • DENVER
102 VIEW REPORT
ACCELERATED SERVICES LLC
DOT: 873632 • PARKER
65 VIEW REPORT
NUTRIEN AG SOLUTIONS INC
DOT: 1203339 • LOVELAND
55 VIEW REPORT
JBS CARRIERS INC
DOT: 184843 • GREELEY
41 VIEW REPORT
NAVAJO EXPRESS INC
DOT: 202381 • DENVER
31 VIEW REPORT
SEVEN O SEVEN TRANSPORTATION LLC
DOT: 3566257 • WHEAT RIDGE
23 VIEW REPORT
BRUNDAGE-BONE CONCRETE PUMPING
DOT: 324349 • THORNTON
21 VIEW REPORT
SUPREME AUTO TRANSPORT LLC
DOT: 912923 • LONGMONT
21 VIEW REPORT
OFFEN PETROLEUM LLC
DOT: 237345 • COMMERCE CITY
20 VIEW REPORT
WASTE MANAGEMENT OF COLORADO INC
DOT: 388132 • COMMERCE CITY
18 VIEW REPORT
COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
DOT: 927955 • DENVER
16 VIEW REPORT
MOUNTAIN METROPOLITAN TRANSIT
DOT: 1030051 • COLORADO SPRINGS
15 VIEW REPORT
BALIC TRANSPORT INC
DOT: 2505109 • BRIGHTON
15 VIEW REPORT
ENTERPRISE LEASING COMPANY OF DENVER LLC
DOT: 2029087 • HIGHLANDS RANCH
13 VIEW REPORT
AMERICAN FURNITURE WAREHOUSE CO
DOT: 137781 • ENGLEWOOD
13 VIEW REPORT
UNITED FOOD SERVICE INC
DOT: 132048 • AURORA
12 VIEW REPORT
D G COLEMAN INC
DOT: 359653 • COMMERCE CITY
11 VIEW REPORT
KB CUSTOM AG SERVICES LLC
DOT: 1671938 • EATON
10 VIEW REPORT
GREAT SOUTHWESTERN CONSTRUCTION INC
DOT: 290775 • CASTLE ROCK
10 VIEW REPORT
WESTERN DISTRIBUTING COMPANY
DOT: 145556 • DENVER
10 VIEW REPORT
G&Z TRANSPORT LLC
DOT: 2184839 • BRIGHTON
10 VIEW REPORT
J F W CORPORATION
DOT: 828973 • COMMERCE CITY
10 VIEW REPORT
ZAM ZAM FREIGHT LLC
DOT: 3529352 • DENVER
10 VIEW REPORT
WASTE CONNECTIONS OF COLORADO INC
DOT: 834420 • DENVER
9 VIEW REPORT
U S TRANSPORT INC
DOT: 1331834 • DENVER
9 VIEW REPORT
TIME WARNER CABLE
DOT: 827308 • GREENWOOD VILLAGE
8 VIEW REPORT
CITY AND COUNTY OF DENVER
DOT: 530060 • DENVER
8 VIEW REPORT
WAGNER EQUIPMENT CO
DOT: 408425 • AURORA
8 VIEW REPORT
QWEST CORPORATION
DOT: 453455 • DENVER
7 VIEW REPORT
PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY OF COLORADO
DOT: 52578 • DENVER
7 VIEW REPORT
STURGEON ELECTRIC COMPANY INC
DOT: 29762 • HENDERSON
7 VIEW REPORT
CITY OF FORT COLLINS
DOT: 412431 • FORT COLLINS
7 VIEW REPORT
KAVKAZ EXPRESS LLC
DOT: 2523965 • DENVER
7 VIEW REPORT
PACIFIC SHIPPING & TRUCKING CO INC
DOT: 470014 • HIGHLANDS RANCH
7 VIEW REPORT
UZ AUTO TRANS INC
DOT: 1954980 • DENVER
7 VIEW REPORT
TRANSPRO INC
DOT: 1470617 • FORT COLLINS
7 VIEW REPORT
TOM CALABRESE TRUCKING INC
DOT: 423084 • DENVER
7 VIEW REPORT
GOOD WAY TRUCKING INC
DOT: 3001661 • STEAMBOAT SPRINGS
7 VIEW REPORT
SEATTLE FISH COMPANY LLC
DOT: 3757872 • DENVER
7 VIEW REPORT
DEN CARGO INC
DOT: 3970499 • CENTENNIAL
6 VIEW REPORT
ROARING FORK TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY
DOT: 1034485 • ASPEN
6 VIEW REPORT
VIA MOBILITY SERVICES
DOT: 1166745 • BOULDER
6 VIEW REPORT
SELIMOVICH TRANSPORT INC
DOT: 1776489 • COMMERCE CITY
6 VIEW REPORT
INDIAN CREEK EXPRESS LLC
DOT: 850216 • PIERCE
6 VIEW REPORT
SIM TRUCKING INC
DOT: 2826416 • BRIGHTON
6 VIEW REPORT
OLDCASTLE SW GROUP INC
DOT: 323837 • GRAND JUNCTION
5 VIEW REPORT
CITY OF COLORADO SPRINGS
DOT: 1015079 • COLORADO SPRINGS
5 VIEW REPORT
BRANNAN SAND & GRAVEL CO
DOT: 207118 • DENVER
5 VIEW REPORT
BURNCO COLORADO LLC
DOT: 899792 • WESTMINISTER
5 VIEW REPORT
BETHEL TRANSPORTATION LLC
DOT: 3779054 • DENVER
5 VIEW REPORT
EAGLE ROCK DISTRIBUTING COMPANY OF COLORADO LLC
DOT: 3516546 • DENVER
5 VIEW REPORT
SEMA CONSTRUCTION INC
DOT: 443630 • CENTENNIAL
5 VIEW REPORT
MCCANDLESS IDEALEASE LLC
DOT: 1782164 • AURORA
5 VIEW REPORT
FUZION FIELD SERVICES LLC
DOT: 2800358 • GREELEY
5 VIEW REPORT
CONNELL RESOURCES INC
DOT: 310646 • FORT COLLINS
5 VIEW REPORT
WORKZONE TRAFFIC CONTROL LLC
DOT: 1458074 • PUEBLO
5 VIEW REPORT
APEX TRANSPORTATION INC
DOT: 652182 • HENDERSON
5 VIEW REPORT
RAMBLIN EXPRESS INC
DOT: 533527 • AURORA
5 VIEW REPORT
ALDEN LOGISTICS LLC
DOT: 3121268 • DENVER
5 VIEW REPORT
SCHNELL TRANSPORT LLC
DOT: 2824988 • HENDERSON
5 VIEW REPORT
JESUS MORENO
DOT: 1617149 • THORNTON
5 VIEW REPORT
DENVER SCHOOL DISTRICT 1
DOT: 995263 • DENVER
4 VIEW REPORT
POUDRE SCHOOL DISTRICT
DOT: 1078647 • FORT COLLINS
4 VIEW REPORT
ST VRAIN VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT
DOT: 988392 • LONGMONT
4 VIEW REPORT
ACE EXPRESS COACHES LLC
DOT: 2589674 • GOLDEN
4 VIEW REPORT
QUALITY LOGISTICS INC
DOT: 22520 • ENGLEWOOD
4 VIEW REPORT
GOODWILL OF COLORADO
DOT: 733591 • COLORADO SPRINGS
4 VIEW REPORT
COLORADO SPRINGS SCHOOL DISTRICT 11
DOT: 1026668 • COLORADO SPRINGS
4 VIEW REPORT
COLD FRONT DISTRIBUTION LLC
DOT: 331112 • WESTMINSTER
4 VIEW REPORT
ANIMAL HEALTH INTERNATIONAL INC
DOT: 419125 • LOVELAND
4 VIEW REPORT
LUMIN8 TRANSPORTATION TECHNOLOGIES
DOT: 1129577 • ARVADA
4 VIEW REPORT
LOVELAND READY MIX CONCRETE INC
DOT: 1096655 • LOVELAND
4 VIEW REPORT
WESTERN DISPOSAL INC
DOT: 879623 • BOULDER
4 VIEW REPORT
MATERIALS MANAGEMENT COMPANY
DOT: 1104972 • WOODLAND PARK
4 VIEW REPORT
FULL SCALE LOGISTICS LLC
DOT: 2209328 • EATON
4 VIEW REPORT
LG TRUCKING INC
DOT: 1629468 • COMMERCE CITY
4 VIEW REPORT
5280 WASTE SOLUTIONS LLC
DOT: 2268157 • DENVER
4 VIEW REPORT
AG LOGISTICS LLC
DOT: 2897269 • AURORA
4 VIEW REPORT
TAYLOR FARMS COLORADO INC
DOT: 332102 • COLORADO SPRINGS
4 VIEW REPORT
TRIPLE E TRANSPORT LLC
DOT: 2961230 • AURORA
4 VIEW REPORT
THOMAS T EXPRESS INC
DOT: 2462000 • DENVER
4 VIEW REPORT
ARDENT TRAFFIC SERVICES INC
DOT: 3759270 • DENVER
4 VIEW REPORT
MYN TRUCKING LLC
DOT: 3688284 • LONE TREE
4 VIEW REPORT
DOUBLE J LOGISTICS LLC
DOT: 3198619 • AULT
4 VIEW REPORT
KMT TRUCKING LLC
DOT: 3487926 • GREELEY
4 VIEW REPORT
UNITED SITE SERVICES OF NEVADA INC
DOT: 1152783 • COMMERCE CITY
3 VIEW REPORT
CHERRY CREEK SCHOOLS
DOT: 930824 • AURORA
3 VIEW REPORT
WARD ELECTRIC COMPANY INC
DOT: 1342035 • LONGMONT
3 VIEW REPORT
ENSIGN UNITED STATES DRILLING INC
DOT: 659413 • LASALLE
3 VIEW REPORT
TERRACARE ASSOCIATES LLC
DOT: 1880850 • CENTENNIAL
3 VIEW REPORT
SITEWISE LLC
DOT: 1034971 • WHEAT RIDGE
3 VIEW REPORT
ROCKY MOUNTAIN STRUCTURES INC
DOT: 927266 • DENVER
3 VIEW REPORT
CITY OF GREELEY
DOT: 530359 • GREELEY
3 VIEW REPORT
CONCRETE EXPRESS INC
DOT: 735828 • DENVER
3 VIEW REPORT
MADER CORPORATION
DOT: 3227445 • FORT COLLINS
3 VIEW REPORT
JEFFERSON COUNTY
DOT: 996210 • LITTLETON
3 VIEW REPORT
VALLEY EQUIPMENT LEASING INC
DOT: 171271 • DENVER
3 VIEW REPORT
HARTCO INC
DOT: 1253051 • DENVER
3 VIEW REPORT
EPIROC USA LLC
DOT: 1362678 • BROOMFIELD
3 VIEW REPORT
POWER MOTIVE CORPORATION
DOT: 52590 • DENVER
3 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 (2023 data).

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

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