Massachusetts Safety Report
Comprehensive motor carrier safety analysis combining FMCSA registration data with NHTSA fatality statistics for Massachusetts.
Executive Summary
According to NHTSA's Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), Massachusetts recorded 343 traffic fatalities in 2023, representing a 7.3% increase from the previous year, raising safety concerns. Large trucks were involved in 22 of these incidents (6.4% of total fatalities). The state's fatality rate of 4.8 per 100,000 residents remains below the national average of 12.4 per 100,000 residents. Of the 78,219 registered motor carriers in Massachusetts, 1,678 (2.1%) have crash incidents on record within the 24-month federal monitoring period.
Economic Context
Massachusetts's $781 billion economy relies on efficient freight transportation across its major corridors, including I-95 (NE Corridor) and I-90 (Mass Pike). The state's trucking industry employs approximately 16,371 workers, contributing significantly to both local employment and interstate commerce.
Risk Analysis
Risk analysis identifies 10 carriers in Massachusetts with elevated crash histories (4+ incidents in 24 months). The highest-risk carrier, RTS HOLDINGS LLC (USDOT 2365308), has recorded 93 crashes during the monitoring period. Combined, these 10 carriers account for 424 of the state's 3094 total carrier-involved incidents—a disproportionate 13.7% 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.
Massachusetts Trucking Industry Overview
The trucking industry in Massachusetts employs approximately 16,371 workers, contributing to the state's $781 billion GDP. Registered carriers operate a combined fleet of 6,044,610 power units with 842,572 active drivers. Key freight arteries include I-95 (NE Corridor), I-90 (Mass Pike), Port of Boston, 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
Massachusetts Motor Carrier Directory
Showing top 100 by incident volume| Carrier Identity | Crashes (24m) | Action |
|---|---|---|
| RTS HOLDINGS LLC DOT: 2365308 • RANDOLPH | 93 | VIEW REPORT |
| LILY TRANSPORTATION LLC DOT: 24491 • NEEDHAM | 62 | VIEW REPORT |
| KEOLIS TRANSIT SERVICES LLC DOT: 2866231 • BOSTON | 52 | VIEW REPORT |
| NRT BUS INC DOT: 1166825 • METHUEN | 45 | VIEW REPORT |
| IRON MOUNTAIN INFORMATION MANAGEMENT SERVICES INC DOT: 338113 • BOSTON | 44 | VIEW REPORT |
| UNIFIRST CORPORATION DOT: 63904 • WILMINGTON | 42 | VIEW REPORT |
| UNITED SITE SERVICES OF CALIFORNIA INC DOT: 1080840 • WESTBOROUGH | 24 | VIEW REPORT |
| W B MASON CO INC DOT: 348981 • BROCKTON | 23 | VIEW REPORT |
| AA TRANSPORTATION CO INC DOT: 665375 • SHREWSBURY | 20 | VIEW REPORT |
| STAPLES CONTRACT AND COMMERCIAL LLC DOT: 341339 • FRAMINGHAM | 19 | VIEW REPORT |
| FRESENIUS USA MANUFACTURING INC DOT: 387474 • WALTHAM | 19 | VIEW REPORT |
| UNITED SITE SERVICES OF FLORIDA LLC DOT: 929460 • WESTBOROUGH | 19 | VIEW REPORT |
| WIND RIVER ENVIRONMENTAL LLC DOT: 846857 • MARLBOROUGH | 17 | VIEW REPORT |
| F W WEBB COMPANY DOT: 18235 • BEDFORD | 15 | VIEW REPORT |
| WASTE MANAGEMENT OF MASS INC DOT: 316373 • WESTBOROUGH | 15 | VIEW REPORT |
| DIESEL DIRECT LLC DOT: 615987 • STOUGHTON | 15 | VIEW REPORT |
| EASTERN BUS COMPANY INC DOT: 895273 • SOMERVILLE | 15 | VIEW REPORT |
| TREMBLAY'S BUS CO LLC DOT: 266936 • NEW BEDFORD | 14 | VIEW REPORT |
| MICHAEL J CONNOLLY & SONS INC DOT: 1001492 • WALPOLE | 14 | VIEW REPORT |
| PETER PAN BUS LINES INC DOT: 55327 • SPRINGFIELD | 14 | VIEW REPORT |
| STRIVE TRANSPORTATION LLC DOT: 4167046 • WEST SPRINGFIELD | 14 | VIEW REPORT |
| CENTRAL NATIONAL GOTTESMAN INC DOT: 184737 • BELLINGHAM | 13 | VIEW REPORT |
| BJ'S LOGISTICS LLC DOT: 3836236 • MARLBOROUGH | 12 | VIEW REPORT |
| LOCAL MOTION INC DOT: 738955 • BRAINTREE | 12 | VIEW REPORT |
| THE STOP & SHOP SUPERMARKET COMPANY DOT: 8653 • ASSONET | 11 | VIEW REPORT |
| REGENCY TRANSPORTATION INC DOT: 279538 • FRANKLIN | 11 | VIEW REPORT |
| ROBERTS ENERGY LLC DOT: 2917464 • SPRINGFIELD | 11 | VIEW REPORT |
| CASELLA WASTE MANAGEMENT OF MA INC DOT: 894965 • AUBURN | 10 | VIEW REPORT |
| LUCINI BUS LINES INC DOT: 142781 • BRIDGEWATER | 10 | VIEW REPORT |
| FIVE STAR TRANSPORTATION INC DOT: 832621 • SOUTH HADLEY | 10 | VIEW REPORT |
| DEE BUS SERVICE INC DOT: 18283 • SHIRLEY | 9 | VIEW REPORT |
| GENERAL INSULATION COMPANY DOT: 342467 • MEDFORD | 9 | VIEW REPORT |
| BROWN BEAR TRANSPORTATION LLC DOT: 2917532 • SPRINGFIELD | 9 | VIEW REPORT |
| HPC INDUSTRIAL SERVICES LLC DOT: 547892 • NORWELL | 8 | VIEW REPORT |
| UNIFIRST HOLDINGS INC DOT: 753880 • WILMINGTON | 8 | VIEW REPORT |
| H & L BLOOM INC DOT: 175579 • TAUNTON | 8 | VIEW REPORT |
| PIONEER VALLEY TRANSIT AUTHORITY DOT: 656841 • SPRINGFIELD | 8 | VIEW REPORT |
| E L HARVEY & SONS INC DOT: 279022 • WESTBOROUGH | 8 | VIEW REPORT |
| P A LANDERS INC DOT: 805181 • HANOVER | 8 | VIEW REPORT |
| J P NOONAN TRANSPORTATION INC DOT: 111448 • WEST BRIDGEWATER | 8 | VIEW REPORT |
| CUMBERLAND FARMS INC DOT: 17902 • WESTBORO | 8 | VIEW REPORT |
| VENDETTI MOTORS INC DOT: 1536497 • FRANKLIN | 8 | VIEW REPORT |
| INTRANSIT CONTAINER LLC DOT: 536660 • WORCESTER | 8 | VIEW REPORT |
| SYSCO BOSTON LLC DOT: 49541 • PLYMPTON | 7 | VIEW REPORT |
| FISHER BUS INC DOT: 881769 • SOMERSET | 7 | VIEW REPORT |
| GOULET TRUCKING INC DOT: 141707 • SOUTH DEERFIELD | 7 | VIEW REPORT |
| DEMOULAS SUPERMARKETS INC DOT: 18292 • TEWKSBURY | 7 | VIEW REPORT |
| QLS LOGISTIC SERVICES LLC DOT: 2428500 • RANDOLPH | 7 | VIEW REPORT |
| OCEAN EXPRESS LLC DOT: 2548431 • SEEKONK | 7 | VIEW REPORT |
| HEPACO LLC DOT: 471541 • NORWELL | 6 | VIEW REPORT |
| SULLIVAN TIRE CO INC DOT: 193491 • NORWELL | 6 | VIEW REPORT |
| SALTER TRANSPORTATION INC DOT: 2446427 • NEWBURY | 6 | VIEW REPORT |
| MASS PARK INC DOT: 1032232 • SPRINGFIELD | 6 | VIEW REPORT |
| TRANSACTION CORPORATE SHUTTLES INC DOT: 1366324 • WOBURN | 6 | VIEW REPORT |
| GOLD MEDAL BAKERY INC DOT: 25343 • FALL RIVER | 6 | VIEW REPORT |
| RYCO HEAVY HAUL INC DOT: 4020378 • MIDDLEBORO | 6 | VIEW REPORT |
| APACHE LLC DOT: 2503639 • HAVERHILL | 6 | VIEW REPORT |
| RECYCLEWORKS INC DOT: 3306664 • BRAINTREE | 6 | VIEW REPORT |
| LION TRUCKING COMPANY LLC DOT: 3989600 • DORCHESTER | 6 | VIEW REPORT |
| CAVALIER COACH CORP DOT: 315367 • DEDHAM | 6 | VIEW REPORT |
| TRIBAL SUN BUS LLC DOT: 1975840 • ROCKLAND | 6 | VIEW REPORT |
| UNITED SITE SERVICES NORTHEAST INC DOT: 600134 • WESTBOROUGH | 5 | VIEW REPORT |
| W T HOLMES TRANSPORTATION CO INC DOT: 2395369 • NORFOLK | 5 | VIEW REPORT |
| TROMBLY MOTOR COACH SERVICE INC DOT: 106905 • DRACUT | 5 | VIEW REPORT |
| NOBLE OIL SERVICES INC DOT: 385422 • NORWELL | 5 | VIEW REPORT |
| CONSUMER PRODUCT DISTRIBUTORS LLC DOT: 237271 • CHICOPEE | 5 | VIEW REPORT |
| K5 CORPORATION DOT: 686789 • ROCKLAND | 5 | VIEW REPORT |
| WHALING CITY TRANSIT INC DOT: 537198 • WESTPORT | 5 | VIEW REPORT |
| HEALEY BUS INC DOT: 1251863 • LYNN | 5 | VIEW REPORT |
| LECRENSKI BROS INC DOT: 350337 • WESTFIELD | 5 | VIEW REPORT |
| KIESSLING TRANSIT INC DOT: 2323124 • BELLINGHAM | 5 | VIEW REPORT |
| JAW WASTE SERVICES LLC DOT: 3173590 • WEST BRIDGEWATER | 5 | VIEW REPORT |
| TODISCO SERVICES INC DOT: 912603 • SALEM | 5 | VIEW REPORT |
| C L NOONAN CONTAINER SERVICE INC DOT: 821148 • WEST BRIDGEWATER | 5 | VIEW REPORT |
| COMMONWEALTH WASTE TRANSPORTATION LLC DOT: 1714192 • NORTH ANDOVER | 5 | VIEW REPORT |
| CRUISE CONTROL TRANSPORTATION INC DOT: 3316652 • FISKDALE | 5 | VIEW REPORT |
| JJV TRUCKING INC DOT: 3273693 • EAST FALMOUTH | 5 | VIEW REPORT |
| FIRST PETROLEUM MANAGEMENT LLC DOT: 2568822 • MANSFIELD | 5 | VIEW REPORT |
| IBP TRANSPORTATION INC DOT: 3678196 • MARLBOROUGH | 5 | VIEW REPORT |
| EAGLE BUS INC DOT: 2556441 • WALTHAM | 5 | VIEW REPORT |
| 3 LIONS LOGISTICS INC DOT: 3287504 • ANDOVER | 5 | VIEW REPORT |
| LIBERTY TRANSPORT CORP DOT: 3700803 • LOWELL | 5 | VIEW REPORT |
| SAFE FREIGHT INC DOT: 2608611 • EVERETT | 5 | VIEW REPORT |
| PRIDE EXPRESS LLC DOT: 1710037 • WORCESTER | 5 | VIEW REPORT |
| POLAR CORP DOT: 42938 • WORCESTER | 4 | VIEW REPORT |
| RILEY BROTHERS INC DOT: 1311806 • STOUGHTON | 4 | VIEW REPORT |
| DENNIS K BURKE INC DOT: 204544 • TAUNTON | 4 | VIEW REPORT |
| MARTIGNETTI GROCERY CO INC DOT: 3164937 • TAUNTON | 4 | VIEW REPORT |
| PALMER DEDICATED LOGISTICS LLC DOT: 1385753 • WESTFIELD | 4 | VIEW REPORT |
| J E P INC DOT: 188431 • WEST BRIDGEWATER | 4 | VIEW REPORT |
| A M A TRANSPORTATION COMPANY INC DOT: 233338 • BILLERICA | 4 | VIEW REPORT |
| SOUTH SHORE COMMUNITY ACTION COUNCIL INC DOT: 3177435 • PLYMOUTH | 4 | VIEW REPORT |
| NORTHEAST RECYCLING LLC DOT: 2886264 • AVON | 4 | VIEW REPORT |
| A-C MOTOR EXPRESS LLC DOT: 55253 • WEST SPRINGFIELD | 4 | VIEW REPORT |
| BTD HOLDING CORP DOT: 245198 • CHELSEA | 4 | VIEW REPORT |
| BOSTON GLOBE PUBLISHING SERVICES LLC DOT: 2460432 • BOSTON | 4 | VIEW REPORT |
| EZ DISPOSAL & RECYCLING INC DOT: 2406160 • REVERE | 4 | VIEW REPORT |
| DN VAN LINES INC DOT: 1141917 • NORTHBOROUGH | 4 | VIEW REPORT |
| TROUPE WASTE SERVICES INC DOT: 3182284 • ABINGTON | 4 | VIEW REPORT |
| ALL STATE WASTE INC DOT: 802040 • BRIDGEWATER | 4 | 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.