Delaware Safety Report
Comprehensive motor carrier safety analysis combining FMCSA registration data with NHTSA fatality statistics for Delaware.
Executive Summary
According to NHTSA's Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), Delaware recorded 126 traffic fatalities in 2024, representing a 6.7% decrease from the previous year, indicating improving safety conditions. Large trucks were involved in 11 of these incidents (8.7% of total fatalities). The state's fatality rate of 11.9 per 100,000 residents exceeds the national average of 11.5 per 100,000 residents by 0.4 points. Of the 15,056 registered motor carriers in Delaware, 426 (2.8%) have crash incidents on record within the 24-month federal monitoring period.
Economic Context
Delaware's $117 billion economy relies on efficient freight transportation across its major corridors, including I-95 (NE Corridor) and US-13. The state's trucking industry employs approximately 2,415 workers, contributing significantly to both local employment and interstate commerce.
Risk Analysis
Risk analysis identifies 10 carriers in Delaware with elevated crash histories (4+ incidents in 24 months). The highest-risk carrier, SENTINEL TRANSPORTATION LLC (USDOT 613084), has recorded 22 crashes during the monitoring period. Combined, these 10 carriers account for 99 of the state's 692 total carrier-involved incidents—a disproportionate 14.3% of all crashes from just 0.07% of registered carriers. Shippers and freight brokers are advised to conduct thorough due diligence when engaging carriers with multiple incidents on record.
Delaware Trucking Industry Overview
The trucking industry in Delaware employs approximately 2,415 workers, contributing to the state's $117 billion GDP. Registered carriers operate a combined fleet of 664,206 power units with 57,473 active drivers. Key freight arteries include I-95 (NE Corridor), US-13, 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.
Top Cities by Carrier Concentration
Delaware Motor Carrier Directory
Showing top 100 by incident volume| Carrier Identity | Crashes (24m) | Action |
|---|---|---|
| SENTINEL TRANSPORTATION LLC DOT: 613084 • WILMINGTON | 22 | VIEW REPORT |
| MOUNTAIRE FARMS INC DOT: 179855 • SELBYVILLE | 12 | VIEW REPORT |
| SUCCESSOR INC DOT: 3429258 • WILMINGTON | 12 | VIEW REPORT |
| AAA CLUB ALLIANCE INC DOT: 454703 • WILMINGTON | 9 | VIEW REPORT |
| DIAMOND MATERIALS LLC DOT: 45597 • WILMINGTON | 9 | VIEW REPORT |
| WASTE MANAGEMENT OF DELAWARE INC DOT: 231232 • WILMINGTON | 9 | VIEW REPORT |
| TRIPLE R LOGISTICS LLC DOT: 2538357 • MIDDLETOWN | 7 | VIEW REPORT |
| BCB FARMS INC DOT: 2794763 • GEORGETOWN | 7 | VIEW REPORT |
| GROWMARK FS LLC DOT: 1072275 • MILFORD | 6 | VIEW REPORT |
| WASTE INDUSTRIES OF DELAWARE INC DOT: 2141962 • TOWNSEND | 6 | VIEW REPORT |
| ERNEST MAIER INC DOT: 230008 • MILLSBORO | 6 | VIEW REPORT |
| EM WAY INC DOT: 1934741 • DOVER | 6 | VIEW REPORT |
| WALLEY'S TRUCKING INC DOT: 972374 • BEAR | 6 | VIEW REPORT |
| DELMARVA POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY DOT: 33716 • NEWARK | 5 | VIEW REPORT |
| HORSEY TRUCKING LLC DOT: 611549 • LAUREL | 5 | VIEW REPORT |
| TRI-COAST CARRIERS LLC DOT: 1510668 • DOVER | 5 | VIEW REPORT |
| SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT LLC DOT: 2570831 • NEW CASTLE | 5 | VIEW REPORT |
| MITSDARFER BROTHERS LAWN AND LANDSCAPING INC DOT: 3027885 • WILMINGTON | 5 | VIEW REPORT |
| SMITH TRUCKING OF DELAWARE LLC DOT: 584531 • DELMAR | 5 | VIEW REPORT |
| ATLANTIC CONCRETE COMPANY INC DOT: 184939 • MILFORD | 4 | VIEW REPORT |
| HMA CONCRETE LLC DOT: 2279901 • WILMINGTON | 4 | VIEW REPORT |
| SUTTON BUS & TRUCK COMPANY INC DOT: 1080531 • WILMINGTON | 4 | VIEW REPORT |
| EVERGREEN WASTE SERVICES DOT: 2390664 • NEW CASTLE | 4 | VIEW REPORT |
| CONTRACTORS HAULING LLC DOT: 853951 • NEWARK | 4 | VIEW REPORT |
| MUMFORD AND MILLER CONCRETE INC DOT: 339965 • MIDDLETOWN | 4 | VIEW REPORT |
| CHAMBERS MOTORS INC DOT: 1671536 • SEAFORD | 4 | VIEW REPORT |
| R E CALLOWAY TRANSPORTATION INC DOT: 101497 • HOUSTON | 4 | VIEW REPORT |
| HARMONY TRUCKING INC DOT: 608286 • NEWARK | 4 | VIEW REPORT |
| HOBBS ENTERPRISES INC DOT: 444295 • VIOLA | 4 | VIEW REPORT |
| NIXON UNIFORM SERVICE INC DOT: 64883 • NEW CASTLE | 3 | VIEW REPORT |
| ADVANCED STUDENT TRANSPORTATION INC DOT: 1671442 • WILMINGTON | 3 | VIEW REPORT |
| MOUNTAIRE FARMS OF DELAWARE INC DOT: 879581 • MILLSBORO | 3 | VIEW REPORT |
| COPPER & CABLE ELECTRIC CO LLC DOT: 4162436 • WILMINGTON | 3 | VIEW REPORT |
| HY-POINT DAIRY FARMS INC DOT: 22369 • WILMINGTON | 3 | VIEW REPORT |
| SCHIFF TRANSPORT LLC DOT: 2116376 • HARRINGTON | 3 | VIEW REPORT |
| BLUE HEN BUZZARDS DISPOSE - ALL INC DOT: 880456 • MILLSBORO | 3 | VIEW REPORT |
| COLONIAL TRUCKING INC DOT: 945133 • NEWARK | 3 | VIEW REPORT |
| REED TRUCKING COMPANY DOT: 45584 • MILTON | 3 | VIEW REPORT |
| CHARLIE'S WASTE SERVICES LLC DOT: 2904513 • CAMDEN | 3 | VIEW REPORT |
| ACHIEVE LOGISTIC SYSTEMS TRANSPORT LLC DOT: 2979877 • WILMINGTON | 3 | VIEW REPORT |
| SCHOOL MULE INC DOT: 579420 • MILFORD | 3 | VIEW REPORT |
| J J I D INC DOT: 686611 • BEAR | 3 | VIEW REPORT |
| COASTAL TOWING INC DOT: 522956 • LEWES | 3 | VIEW REPORT |
| SHORE WASTE LLC DOT: 1646981 • LAUREL | 3 | VIEW REPORT |
| VIRGIL F DAVIS III TRUCKING LLC DOT: 897425 • MILLSBORO | 3 | VIEW REPORT |
| MOM TRANSPORTATION LLC DOT: 3876998 • DOVER | 3 | VIEW REPORT |
| BULL HEAD TRANSPORT LLC DOT: 3296601 • MIDDLETOWN | 3 | VIEW REPORT |
| MURRY TRUCKING LLC DOT: 595960 • SMYRNA | 3 | VIEW REPORT |
| AKITA TRUCKING LLC DOT: 3138349 • NEWARK | 3 | VIEW REPORT |
| BILLY WARREN & SON LLC DOT: 446269 • GREENWOOD | 3 | VIEW REPORT |
| COMMON SENSE SOLUTIONS LLC DOT: 2837552 • LAUREL | 3 | VIEW REPORT |
| DUPREE TRANSPORT LLC DOT: 1259131 • FELTON | 3 | VIEW REPORT |
| HILTON CHARTER SERVICE INC DOT: 214253 • CAMDEN | 3 | VIEW REPORT |
| SHARPGAS INC DOT: 225304 • GEORGETOWN | 2 | VIEW REPORT |
| AMERIBULK TRANSPORT LLC DOT: 663114 • CLAYMONT | 2 | VIEW REPORT |
| GEORGE & LYNCH INC DOT: 33504 • DOVER | 2 | VIEW REPORT |
| WASTE MASTERS SOLUTIONS LLC DOT: 1955901 • NEW CASTLE | 2 | VIEW REPORT |
| LARKIN'S BUS SERVICE LLC DOT: 1767632 • CLAYTON | 2 | VIEW REPORT |
| KNOTTS INCORPORATED DOT: 168882 • NEW CASTLE | 2 | VIEW REPORT |
| SUSSEX TREE INC DOT: 1738134 • BRIDGEVILLE | 2 | VIEW REPORT |
| A-1 SANITATION SERVICE INC DOT: 480100 • NEW CASTLE | 2 | VIEW REPORT |
| RON ENGLISH TRUCKING INC DOT: 642467 • NEW CASTLE | 2 | VIEW REPORT |
| BEAR MATERIALS LLC DOT: 760897 • NEWARK | 2 | VIEW REPORT |
| P J FITZPATRICK LLC DOT: 1797352 • NEW CASTLE | 2 | VIEW REPORT |
| ODYSSEY CHARTER SCHOOL DOT: 3097851 • WILMINGTON | 2 | VIEW REPORT |
| CAPPELLI PROPERTY SERVICES LLC DOT: 3553096 • NEW CASTLE | 2 | VIEW REPORT |
| SMI SERVICES OF DELAWARE LLC DOT: 2373286 • SELBYVILLE | 2 | VIEW REPORT |
| THG TRANSPORT INCORPORATED DOT: 1396238 • NEWARK | 2 | VIEW REPORT |
| AQUAFLOW PUMP & SUPPLY CO INC DOT: 316708 • BEAR | 2 | VIEW REPORT |
| J KING TRANSPORT LLC DOT: 3351220 • CAMDEN | 2 | VIEW REPORT |
| FREEDOM DRYWALL SUPPLY LLC DOT: 2813832 • DOVER | 2 | VIEW REPORT |
| PRECISION LANDSCAPING AND LAWN CARE LLC DOT: 2035689 • HARTLY | 2 | VIEW REPORT |
| BETTS TEXACO AND B AND G GLASS INC DOT: 339550 • NEWARK | 2 | VIEW REPORT |
| LYNWOOD TRANSPORTATION DOT: 3853163 • SMYRNA | 2 | VIEW REPORT |
| J T HOOVER CONCRETE INC DOT: 470560 • BEAR | 2 | VIEW REPORT |
| KRISTIAN EXPRESS LLC DOT: 3747877 • NEWARK | 2 | VIEW REPORT |
| DELCARM LLC DOT: 1640380 • MIDDLETOWN | 2 | VIEW REPORT |
| BLUE CHIP TRUCKING LLC DOT: 1527069 • BEAR | 2 | VIEW REPORT |
| HARMON ENTERPRISES LLC DOT: 4099257 • DOVER | 2 | VIEW REPORT |
| LEHANE'S BUS SERVICE INC DOT: 653084 • NEW CASTLE | 2 | VIEW REPORT |
| SERVICE ENERGY TRANSPORT LLC DOT: 2091195 • DOVER | 2 | VIEW REPORT |
| C & S FARMS INC DOT: 2481412 • LAUREL | 2 | VIEW REPORT |
| DAVIS TRUCKING & FAMILY LLC DOT: 1435975 • FRANKFORD | 2 | VIEW REPORT |
| CAPITOL CLEANERS & LAUNDERERS INC DOT: 616590 • DOVER | 2 | VIEW REPORT |
| GREENWOOD PALLET CO INC DOT: 837075 • BRIDGEVILLE | 2 | VIEW REPORT |
| EZTZ INC DOT: 2303092 • NEW CASTLE | 2 | VIEW REPORT |
| TREJO TRANSPORTATION LLC DOT: 2793202 • BRIDGEVILLE | 2 | VIEW REPORT |
| BRUCE EDWARD BLESSING DOT: 2269909 • MILFORD | 2 | VIEW REPORT |
| DELMARVA SPRAY FOAM LLC DOT: 2536895 • GEORGETOWN | 2 | VIEW REPORT |
| SANTAY TRUCKING INC DOT: 1419763 • ELLENDALE | 2 | VIEW REPORT |
| Y&S TRUCKING INC DOT: 829106 • SEAFORD | 2 | VIEW REPORT |
| D R TRANSPORT INC DOT: 2501446 • WILMINGTON | 2 | VIEW REPORT |
| CITY TOWING SERVICES LLC DOT: 3359090 • WILMINGTON | 2 | VIEW REPORT |
| TRIPWAY ENTERPRISES LLC DOT: 3799276 • LEWES | 2 | VIEW REPORT |
| BUILDERS SUPPLY OF DELMARVA INC DOT: 444441 • GEORGETOWN | 2 | VIEW REPORT |
| ARMANDOS TRANSPORT LLC DOT: 3578835 • GEORGENTOWN | 2 | VIEW REPORT |
| BLACK TIE MOVING LLC A SERIES LLC DOT: 3398091 • REHOBOTH BEACH | 2 | VIEW REPORT |
| WE FLIP LLC DOT: 3669113 • WILMINGTON | 2 | VIEW REPORT |
| AD ART SIGNS OF GEORGETOWN INC DOT: 4236551 • GEORGETOWN | 2 | VIEW REPORT |
| JD ASPHALT INC DOT: 2412427 • MILFORD | 2 | VIEW REPORT |
Data Sources & Methodology
Last updated: 2026-08-31. Data refresh occurs monthly. Fatality counts represent all motor vehicle crashes, not exclusively commercial vehicle incidents.