Indiana Safety Report
Comprehensive motor carrier safety analysis combining FMCSA registration data with NHTSA fatality statistics for Indiana.
Executive Summary
According to NHTSA's Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), Indiana recorded 898 traffic fatalities in 2023, representing a 7.9% decrease from the previous year, indicating improving safety conditions. Large trucks were involved in 143 of these incidents (15.9% of total fatalities). The state's fatality rate of 13.0 per 100,000 residents exceeds the national average of 12.4 per 100,000 residents by 0.6 points. Of the 106,092 registered motor carriers in Indiana, 3,670 (3.5%) have crash incidents on record within the 24-month federal monitoring period.
Economic Context
Indianapolis's designation as the 'Crossroads of America' reflects Indiana's central role in US freight movement. The intersection of I-65, I-69, I-70, and I-74 makes the state's $450 billion economy heavily dependent on trucking efficiency.
Risk Analysis
Risk analysis identifies 10 carriers in Indiana with elevated crash histories (4+ incidents in 24 months). The highest-risk carrier, SPLASH TRANSPORT INC (USDOT 1765150), has recorded 110 crashes during the monitoring period. Combined, these 10 carriers account for 698 of the state's 8238 total carrier-involved incidents—a disproportionate 8.5% 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.
Indiana Trucking Industry Overview
The trucking industry in Indiana employs approximately 53,528 workers, contributing to the state's $527 billion GDP. Registered carriers operate a combined fleet of 1,453,343 power units with 622,177 active drivers. Key freight arteries include I-65 (N-S), I-70 (E-W), I-69 (Indianapolis), 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
Indiana Motor Carrier Directory
Showing top 100 by incident volume| Carrier Identity | Crashes (24m) | Action |
|---|---|---|
| SPLASH TRANSPORT INC DOT: 1765150 • INDIANAPOLIS | 110 | VIEW REPORT |
| VENTURE TRANSPORT LLC DOT: 911759 • INDIANAPOLIS | 84 | VIEW REPORT |
| US LBM LOGISTICS LLC DOT: 90308 • CLARKSVILLE | 80 | VIEW REPORT |
| CME TRANSCO LLC DOT: 1080997 • PLAINFIELD | 79 | VIEW REPORT |
| ATLAS VAN LINES INC DOT: 125550 • EVANSVILLE | 70 | VIEW REPORT |
| CARVANA LLC DOT: 2386128 • GREENFIELD | 64 | VIEW REPORT |
| RIVERSIDE TRANSPORTATION INC DOT: 1955762 • ROCKPORT | 61 | VIEW REPORT |
| QFS TRANSPORTATION LLC DOT: 2244717 • GREENDALE | 59 | VIEW REPORT |
| WM TRANSPORT OF INDIANA LLC DOT: 649935 • MORRISTOWN | 46 | VIEW REPORT |
| ALLIED VAN LINES INC DOT: 76235 • FORT WAYNE | 45 | VIEW REPORT |
| CARTER EXPRESS INC DOT: 223337 • ANDERSON | 45 | VIEW REPORT |
| FRALEY & SCHILLING INC DOT: 125465 • RUSHVILLE | 45 | VIEW REPORT |
| SCHNEIDER NATIONAL CARRIERS INC DOT: 1179113 • GARY | 39 | VIEW REPORT |
| MACALLISTER MACHINERY CO INC DOT: 460922 • INDIANAPOLIS | 31 | VIEW REPORT |
| ILLYRIAN TRANSPORT LLC DOT: 3492216 • LAFAYETTE | 31 | VIEW REPORT |
| NORTH AMERICAN VAN LINES INC DOT: 70851 • FORT WAYNE | 30 | VIEW REPORT |
| CRST SPECIALIZED TRANSPORTATION INC DOT: 1278850 • FT WAYNE | 30 | VIEW REPORT |
| BULKMATIC LLC DOT: 76065 • GRIFFITH | 29 | VIEW REPORT |
| BJT EXPRESS INC DOT: 1337564 • HAMMOND | 29 | VIEW REPORT |
| MEYER LOGISTICS INC DOT: 1206994 • JASPER | 27 | VIEW REPORT |
| TRANSPORT INDIANA LLC DOT: 3057791 • ELKHART | 26 | VIEW REPORT |
| BADGER TRANSPORTATION LLC DOT: 871652 • BROWNSBURG | 26 | VIEW REPORT |
| AMBER EXPRESS LLC DOT: 4194670 • HAMMOND | 24 | VIEW REPORT |
| EASTERN EXPRESS INC DOT: 162408 • GRIFFITH | 24 | VIEW REPORT |
| BENEFIT TRUCKING LLC DOT: 1136172 • GARY | 24 | VIEW REPORT |
| UFP TRANSPORTATION INC DOT: 1079241 • GRANGER | 23 | VIEW REPORT |
| CENTRAL TRUCKING INC DOT: 268896 • EDINBURGH | 23 | VIEW REPORT |
| JET CARGO EXPRESS LLC DOT: 3336992 • MERRILLVILLE | 23 | VIEW REPORT |
| HORIZON TRANSPORT INC DOT: 273286 • WAKARUSA | 22 | VIEW REPORT |
| MILLER PIPELINE LLC DOT: 240106 • INDIANAPOLIS | 21 | VIEW REPORT |
| IMI INDIANA LLC DOT: 3462784 • FISHERS | 21 | VIEW REPORT |
| ONLINE TRANSPORT INC DOT: 848251 • GREENFIELD | 21 | VIEW REPORT |
| QUALITY DRIVE AWAY INC DOT: 465185 • GOSHEN | 20 | VIEW REPORT |
| BEST WAY OF INDIANA INC DOT: 722226 • INDIANAPOLIS | 20 | VIEW REPORT |
| APL CARGO INC DOT: 2508026 • WOLCOTT | 20 | VIEW REPORT |
| GOLDEN MILE ENTERPRISES INC DOT: 2837726 • INDIANAPOLIS | 19 | VIEW REPORT |
| P&P TRANSPORTATION LLC DOT: 597580 • INDIANAPOLIS | 18 | VIEW REPORT |
| STAR FLEET TRUCKING INC DOT: 493424 • MIDDLEBURY | 18 | VIEW REPORT |
| LEADER FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC DOT: 3283188 • INDIANAPOLIS | 18 | VIEW REPORT |
| AIR WOLF INC DOT: 2297576 • AURORA | 18 | VIEW REPORT |
| HMD LLC DOT: 3050833 • GARY | 18 | VIEW REPORT |
| CHARGER LOGISTICS USA INC DOT: 2014604 • GRIFFITH | 17 | VIEW REPORT |
| BAJA FREIGHT LTD DOT: 3700104 • FISHERS | 17 | VIEW REPORT |
| BAYLOR TRUCKING INC DOT: 125547 • MILAN | 17 | VIEW REPORT |
| NOMAD FREIGHT INC DOT: 2568225 • KENTLAND | 17 | VIEW REPORT |
| AWH LOGISTICS LLC DOT: 3315525 • WHITESTOWN | 17 | VIEW REPORT |
| LADA TRANS INC DOT: 2998381 • MERRILLVILLE | 17 | VIEW REPORT |
| KEYSTONE COOPERATIVE INC DOT: 1141986 • INDIANAPOLIS | 16 | VIEW REPORT |
| CARRIER ONE INC DOT: 1102122 • GRIFFITH | 16 | VIEW REPORT |
| MISTER P EXPRESS INC DOT: 353992 • JEFFERSONVILLE | 16 | VIEW REPORT |
| DICKINSON FLEET SERVICES LLC DOT: 679784 • INDIANAPOLIS | 15 | VIEW REPORT |
| LIPPERT COMPONENTS INC DOT: 249234 • ELKHART | 15 | VIEW REPORT |
| OMNISOURCE TRANSPORT LLC DOT: 599735 • FORT WAYNE | 15 | VIEW REPORT |
| MILLENNIAL TRANSPORT SERVICES LLC DOT: 806193 • INDIANAPOLIS | 15 | VIEW REPORT |
| SERVICE SANITATION INC DOT: 605338 • GARY | 15 | VIEW REPORT |
| POWERSOURCE TRANSPORTATION INC DOT: 565162 • PORTAGE | 15 | VIEW REPORT |
| F & W TRANSPORTATION LLC DOT: 2418668 • GARY | 15 | VIEW REPORT |
| I M I SOUTH LLC DOT: 942415 • NEW ALBANY | 14 | VIEW REPORT |
| ODYSSEY TRANSPORT & WAREHOUSE LLC DOT: 213341 • CHESTERTON | 14 | VIEW REPORT |
| FLEX-N-GATE LOGISTICS LLC DOT: 1586265 • COVINGTON | 14 | VIEW REPORT |
| KRYSTAL TRANSPORT LLC DOT: 1998214 • FORT WAYNE | 14 | VIEW REPORT |
| PERFECTION DISTRIBUTION LLC DOT: 93772 • FORT WAYNE | 13 | VIEW REPORT |
| BATESVILLE LOGISTICS LLC DOT: 748270 • BATESVILLE | 13 | VIEW REPORT |
| CRUM TRUCKING INC DOT: 572072 • BATESVILLE | 13 | VIEW REPORT |
| STYLINE TRANSPORTATION INC DOT: 98583 • HUNTINGBURG | 13 | VIEW REPORT |
| VIKING TRANSPORTATION INC DOT: 2975712 • GRIFFITH | 13 | VIEW REPORT |
| TRAILER TRANSIT INC DOT: 207513 • PORTER | 13 | VIEW REPORT |
| CHANDI TRUCKING INC DOT: 3006995 • INDIANAPOLIS | 13 | VIEW REPORT |
| R G TRANSPORT LLC DOT: 402124 • ELWOOD | 13 | VIEW REPORT |
| GLM TRANSPORT INC DOT: 398643 • MONROEVILLE | 13 | VIEW REPORT |
| CALDWELLS INC DOT: 2971441 • MORRISTOWN | 13 | VIEW REPORT |
| R & P LOGISTICS INC DOT: 2340282 • AVON | 13 | VIEW REPORT |
| PIER TRANSPORTATION INC DOT: 3194466 • INDIANAPOLIS | 13 | VIEW REPORT |
| CUMMINS INC DOT: 98686 • COLUMBUS | 12 | VIEW REPORT |
| THE TOWNSEND COMPANY LLC DOT: 173584 • MUNCIE | 12 | VIEW REPORT |
| WHEATON VAN LINES INC DOT: 70719 • INDIANAPOLIS | 12 | VIEW REPORT |
| PATRICK MARINE TRANSPORTATION LLC DOT: 4050515 • ELKHART | 12 | VIEW REPORT |
| SUMMITT TRUCKING LLC DOT: 912424 • CLARKSVILLE | 12 | VIEW REPORT |
| MILSPED FREIGHT LLC DOT: 3187195 • HAMMOND | 12 | VIEW REPORT |
| JAT OF FORT WAYNE INC DOT: 261423 • FORT WAYNE | 12 | VIEW REPORT |
| TIME DEDICATED CARRIERS INC DOT: 2320436 • ROCKPORT | 12 | VIEW REPORT |
| RELIABLE TRANSPORTATION SPECIALISTS INC DOT: 611357 • CHESTERTON | 12 | VIEW REPORT |
| PARRISH DEDICATED SERVICES INC DOT: 1067513 • FORT WAYNE | 12 | VIEW REPORT |
| NHH SERVICES LLC DOT: 2383931 • TIPTON | 12 | VIEW REPORT |
| PREMIER TRUCK RENTAL DOT: 2823061 • FORT WAYNE | 12 | VIEW REPORT |
| ZA TRUCKING LLC DOT: 3082692 • MERRILLVILLE | 12 | VIEW REPORT |
| BINGO TRANSPORTATION INC DOT: 1922165 • GOSHEN | 11 | VIEW REPORT |
| BEST WAY EXPRESS INC DOT: 223377 • VINCENNES | 11 | VIEW REPORT |
| BOYD AND SONS INC DOT: 177873 • WASHINGTON | 11 | VIEW REPORT |
| LEADER GROUP INC DOT: 3512175 • DYER | 11 | VIEW REPORT |
| MORRIS MOTOR SERVICE INC DOT: 1453340 • WANATAH | 11 | VIEW REPORT |
| BF PRIME LLC DOT: 3462417 • HAMMOND | 11 | VIEW REPORT |
| BLUE HORSE TRUCKING INC DOT: 1647533 • INDIANAPOLIS | 11 | VIEW REPORT |
| T TRANS INC DOT: 2506875 • HIGHLAND | 11 | VIEW REPORT |
| AGY LOGISTICS 1 INC DOT: 2491030 • CHESTERTON | 10 | VIEW REPORT |
| CHAMPION TRUCKING CO INC DOT: 581641 • JEFFERSONVILLE | 10 | VIEW REPORT |
| COFREIGHT INC DOT: 2627267 • PORTAGE | 10 | VIEW REPORT |
| IFCO TRANSPORT LLC DOT: 329363 • INDIANAPOLIS | 10 | VIEW REPORT |
| C A ADVANCED INC DOT: 2337648 • WAKARUSA | 9 | VIEW REPORT |
| SODREL TRUCK LINES INC DOT: 52294 • JEFFERSONVILLE | 9 | VIEW REPORT |
Data Sources & Methodology
Last updated: 2026-02-24. Data refresh occurs monthly. Fatality counts represent all motor vehicle crashes, not exclusively commercial vehicle incidents.