Louisiana Safety Report
Comprehensive motor carrier safety analysis combining FMCSA registration data with NHTSA fatality statistics for Louisiana.
Executive Summary
According to NHTSA's Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), Louisiana recorded 752 traffic fatalities in 2024, representing a 7.3% decrease from the previous year, indicating improving safety conditions. Large trucks were involved in 94 of these incidents (12.5% of total fatalities). The state's fatality rate of 16.3 per 100,000 residents exceeds the national average of 11.5 per 100,000 residents by 4.8 points. Of the 45,593 registered motor carriers in Louisiana, 1,181 (2.6%) have crash incidents on record within the 24-month federal monitoring period.
Economic Context
Louisiana's $340 billion economy relies on efficient freight transportation across its major corridors, including I-10 (E-W) and I-20 (N). The state's trucking industry employs approximately 16,848 workers, contributing significantly to both local employment and interstate commerce.
Risk Analysis
Risk analysis identifies 10 carriers in Louisiana with elevated crash histories (4+ incidents in 24 months). The highest-risk carrier, LINETEC SERVICES LLC (USDOT 2586775), has recorded 50 crashes during the monitoring period. Combined, these 10 carriers account for 238 of the state's 2277 total carrier-involved incidents—a disproportionate 10.5% of all crashes from just 0.02% of registered carriers. Shippers and freight brokers are advised to conduct thorough due diligence when engaging carriers with multiple incidents on record.
Louisiana Trucking Industry Overview
The trucking industry in Louisiana employs approximately 16,848 workers, contributing to the state's $340 billion GDP. Registered carriers operate a combined fleet of 1,245,312 power units with 235,151 active drivers. Key freight arteries include I-10 (E-W), I-20 (N), Port of New Orleans, 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
Louisiana Motor Carrier Directory
Showing top 100 by incident volume| Carrier Identity | Crashes (24m) | Action |
|---|---|---|
| LINETEC SERVICES LLC DOT: 2586775 • ALEXANDRIA | 50 | VIEW REPORT |
| ACME TRUCK LINE INC DOT: 52767 • GRETNA | 32 | VIEW REPORT |
| LIVE OAK ENVIRONMENTAL LLC DOT: 2630006 • BOSSIER CITY | 31 | VIEW REPORT |
| WASTE PRO OF LOUISIANA INC DOT: 2124597 • KENNER | 28 | VIEW REPORT |
| R L C TRUCKING LLC DOT: 1964323 • SHREVEPORT | 19 | VIEW REPORT |
| H&E EQUIPMENT SERVICES INC DOT: 171507 • BATON ROUGE | 18 | VIEW REPORT |
| WASTE MANAGEMENT OF LA LLC DOT: 418853 • SLIDELL | 16 | VIEW REPORT |
| SOUTHLAND TRUCK LEASING LLC DOT: 1385042 • GRAY | 15 | VIEW REPORT |
| REGIONAL TRANSIT AUTHORITY DOT: 1389994 • NEW ORLEANS | 15 | VIEW REPORT |
| ENTERGY LOUISIANA LLC DOT: 413979 • METAIRIE | 14 | VIEW REPORT |
| HOTARD COACHES INC DOT: 156451 • NEW ORLEANS | 14 | VIEW REPORT |
| CNC OILFIELD SERVICES LLC DOT: 2420902 • FRIERSON | 14 | VIEW REPORT |
| WASTE CONNECTIONS BAYOU INC DOT: 1070703 • BRIDGE CITY | 12 | VIEW REPORT |
| INTERIOR EXTERIOR BUILDING SUPPLY LP DOT: 1007326 • NEW ORLEANS | 10 | VIEW REPORT |
| TRIPLE G EXPRESS INC DOT: 290241 • JEFFERSON | 10 | VIEW REPORT |
| DARWIN EXPRESS LLC DOT: 3976641 • KENNER | 10 | VIEW REPORT |
| DEFIANCE ENERGY SERVICES LLC DOT: 1774183 • SHREVEPORT | 10 | VIEW REPORT |
| SCP DISTRIBUTORS LLC DOT: 237962 • COVINGTON | 9 | VIEW REPORT |
| SOUTHWESTERN ELECTRIC POWER COMPANY DOT: 216110 • SHREVEPORT | 9 | VIEW REPORT |
| COX COMMUNICATIONS LOUISIANA LLC DOT: 1622867 • METAIRIE | 9 | VIEW REPORT |
| RIVER BIRCH RENEWABLE ENERGY LLC DOT: 3356944 • AVONDALE | 9 | VIEW REPORT |
| IV WASTE LLC DOT: 2899777 • NEW ORLEANS | 9 | VIEW REPORT |
| MURPHY BROS TRUCKING & CONSTRUCTION LLC DOT: 259642 • ARCADIA | 9 | VIEW REPORT |
| G&G SERVICES UNLIMITED LLC DOT: 2789972 • SHREVEPORT | 9 | VIEW REPORT |
| RICKY DAY TRUCKING LLC DOT: 601151 • DERIDDER | 9 | VIEW REPORT |
| DS BUS SOUTH LLC DOT: 3170714 • CROWLEY | 9 | VIEW REPORT |
| JOHN N JOHN III INC DOT: 155261 • CROWLEY | 8 | VIEW REPORT |
| EUGENE GRAVOIS SERVICES INC DOT: 1550867 • THIBODAUX | 8 | VIEW REPORT |
| SAFEWAY TRANSPORTATION LLC DOT: 348508 • PORT ALLEN | 8 | VIEW REPORT |
| FLUID DISPOSAL SPECIALTIES INC DOT: 246987 • HOMER | 8 | VIEW REPORT |
| PAI READY MIX LLC DOT: 360375 • JENNINGS | 8 | VIEW REPORT |
| MOON' S TOWING SERVICE INC DOT: 467892 • JEFFERSON | 8 | VIEW REPORT |
| PENN TRANSPORT LLC DOT: 1812125 • SHREVEPORT | 8 | VIEW REPORT |
| GUILLORY PETROLEUM TRANSPORT LLC DOT: 1267433 • LECOMPTE | 8 | VIEW REPORT |
| POKIE'S READY MIX LLC DOT: 3366200 • WINNSBORO | 8 | VIEW REPORT |
| CM CONTRACTORS OF LA INC DOT: 2933281 • SCOTT | 8 | VIEW REPORT |
| CAPITOL CITY PRODUCE DOT: 460406 • BATON ROUGE | 7 | VIEW REPORT |
| DYNAMIC ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LLC DOT: 1237781 • GEISMER | 7 | VIEW REPORT |
| PHS LOGISTICS LLC DOT: 1047222 • GEISMAR | 7 | VIEW REPORT |
| ASSOCIATED GROCERS INC DOT: 348258 • BATON ROUGE | 7 | VIEW REPORT |
| CENTURY READY MIX LLC DOT: 194502 • MONROE | 7 | VIEW REPORT |
| ALLIANCE TANK LINES LLC DOT: 270666 • ROBELINE | 7 | VIEW REPORT |
| SOUTHERN SELECT TRANSPORT SERVICES LLC DOT: 2125217 • CARENCO | 7 | VIEW REPORT |
| TSWS TRUCKING LLC DOT: 1344667 • HAMMOND | 6 | VIEW REPORT |
| TEAMONE LOGISTICS LLC DOT: 2525242 • LAFAYETTE | 6 | VIEW REPORT |
| TRIAD ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LLC DOT: 2478675 • PORT ALLEN | 6 | VIEW REPORT |
| MEYERS WAREHOUSE INC DOT: 500938 • NEW ORLEANS | 6 | VIEW REPORT |
| GLENN LEGE CONSTRUCTION INC DOT: 991829 • YOUNGVILLE | 6 | VIEW REPORT |
| MORAN TRUCKING INC DOT: 631355 • NATCHITOCHES | 6 | VIEW REPORT |
| BARBER BROTHERS CONTRACTING CO LLC DOT: 262211 • BATON ROUGE | 6 | VIEW REPORT |
| OTWELL'S TRUCKING LLC DOT: 3075646 • AMA | 6 | VIEW REPORT |
| JAMES GENTRY LLC DOT: 109763 • GREENWOOD | 6 | VIEW REPORT |
| BROWNING ENTERPRISES LLC DOT: 3722769 • ZACHARY | 6 | VIEW REPORT |
| UNITED TOWING & TRANSPORT LOUISIANA INC DOT: 3116934 • METAIRIE | 6 | VIEW REPORT |
| IDEALEASE OF ACADIANA LLC DOT: 1970686 • LAFAYETTE | 5 | VIEW REPORT |
| SOCHEM SOLUTIONS INC DOT: 891633 • GONZALES | 5 | VIEW REPORT |
| TURNER INDUSTRIES GROUP LLC DOT: 48803 • BATON ROUGE | 5 | VIEW REPORT |
| BIG 4 TRUCKING INC DOT: 1466227 • ROSELAND | 5 | VIEW REPORT |
| GAUBERT OIL COMPANY INC DOT: 360385 • THIBODAUX | 5 | VIEW REPORT |
| DEEP SOUTH CRANE & RIGGING LLC DOT: 237331 • BATON ROUGE | 5 | VIEW REPORT |
| NEW DAIRY TEXAS LLC DOT: 708398 • LAFAYETTE | 5 | VIEW REPORT |
| TMS ENVIRONMENTAL LLC DOT: 2314857 • PORT ALLEN | 5 | VIEW REPORT |
| ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY & HEALTH CONSULTING SERVICES INC DOT: 833387 • HOUMA | 5 | VIEW REPORT |
| DERASHNIE ENTERPRISES LLC DOT: 1209842 • BATON ROUGE | 5 | VIEW REPORT |
| FRISARD'S TRUCKING COMPANY INC DOT: 821117 • GRAMERCY | 5 | VIEW REPORT |
| DAVISON TRANSPORTATION SERVICES INC DOT: 1652433 • RUSTON | 5 | VIEW REPORT |
| SURE LOGIX LLC DOT: 2538106 • KENNER | 5 | VIEW REPORT |
| BASS CONCRETE LLC DOT: 1541479 • BOGALUSA | 5 | VIEW REPORT |
| GILCHRIST CONSTRUCTION COMPANY DOT: 428501 • ALEXANDRIA | 5 | VIEW REPORT |
| TWIN STATE TRUCKS INC DOT: 335582 • SHREVEPORT | 5 | VIEW REPORT |
| JOBBERS OIL TRANSPORT CO INC DOT: 192849 • KENNER | 5 | VIEW REPORT |
| FOUR S HAULING DOT: 1265739 • BELMONT | 5 | VIEW REPORT |
| SCOTT CONSTRUCTION & WELDING LLC DOT: 2902166 • BOGALUSA | 5 | VIEW REPORT |
| MAGNOLIA BRANCH CONSTRUCTION LLC DOT: 4227787 • BATON ROUGE | 5 | VIEW REPORT |
| BLD SERVICES LLC DOT: 1332030 • KENNER | 4 | VIEW REPORT |
| HORIZON DISTRIBUTORS INC DOT: 664786 • COVINGTON | 4 | VIEW REPORT |
| AMERICAN SAFETY TRANSIT LLC DOT: 4120767 • BELLE CHASSE | 4 | VIEW REPORT |
| HIS PIPELINE LLC DOT: 1636056 • BALL | 4 | VIEW REPORT |
| SMITH FURNITURE WAREHOUSE DOT: 350507 • SHREVEPORT | 4 | VIEW REPORT |
| TANMAR RENTALS LLC DOT: 1654117 • EUNICE | 4 | VIEW REPORT |
| SUPERIOR POOL PRODUCTS LLC DOT: 429089 • COVINGTON | 4 | VIEW REPORT |
| SCOTT EQUIPMENT COMPANY LLC DOT: 341855 • MONROE | 4 | VIEW REPORT |
| DELTA FUEL COMPANY LLC DOT: 223878 • SHREVEPORT | 4 | VIEW REPORT |
| PROTECTED CARGO TRANSPORT LLC DOT: 1031868 • WOODWORTH | 4 | VIEW REPORT |
| TRANSPORTATION CONSULTANTS INC DOT: 330295 • NEW ORLEANS | 4 | VIEW REPORT |
| TANNER SERVICES LLC DOT: 1585020 • EUNICE | 4 | VIEW REPORT |
| EXTREME NITROGEN LLC DOT: 3030736 • HARVEY | 4 | VIEW REPORT |
| SKY VACUUM SERVICES LLC DOT: 1909437 • HAUGHTON | 4 | VIEW REPORT |
| COASTAL ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES OF LOUISIANA LLC DOT: 3127103 • LACOMBE | 4 | VIEW REPORT |
| STINE LLC DOT: 169795 • SULPHUR | 4 | VIEW REPORT |
| CROSS ROAD CENTERS TRANSPORTATION LLC DOT: 1927736 • KENNER | 4 | VIEW REPORT |
| DEDICATED TRANSPORTATION LLC DOT: 863701 • LAFAYETTE | 4 | VIEW REPORT |
| WASTE CONNECTIONS OF LOUISIANA INC DOT: 2050850 • MONROE | 4 | VIEW REPORT |
| JAMES G GOBERT INC DOT: 319385 • LAKE CHARLES | 4 | VIEW REPORT |
| BATON ROUGE CARGO SERVICE INC DOT: 243896 • BATON ROUGE | 4 | VIEW REPORT |
| TRAN SAND INC DOT: 183145 • ALEXANDRIA | 4 | VIEW REPORT |
| PALLETS ASSOCIATION INC DOT: 762550 • BATON ROUGE | 4 | VIEW REPORT |
| STOTT TRANSPORT INC DOT: 2135020 • OLLA | 4 | VIEW REPORT |
| NICHOLS TRUCKING LLC DOT: 269887 • CLOUTIERVILLE | 4 | VIEW REPORT |
| TIGER FUEL INC DOT: 2438455 • KENNER | 4 | 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.