Minnesota Safety Report
Comprehensive motor carrier safety analysis combining FMCSA registration data with NHTSA fatality statistics for Minnesota.
Executive Summary
According to NHTSA's Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), Minnesota recorded 409 traffic fatalities in 2023, representing a 16.9% increase from the previous year, raising safety concerns. Large trucks were involved in 71 of these incidents (17.4% of total fatalities). The state's fatality rate of 7.1 per 100,000 residents remains below the national average of 12.4 per 100,000 residents. Of the 118,296 registered motor carriers in Minnesota, 2,651 (2.2%) have crash incidents on record within the 24-month federal monitoring period.
Economic Context
Minnesota's $501 billion economy relies on efficient freight transportation across its major corridors, including I-94 (E-W) and I-35 (N-S). The state's trucking industry employs approximately 26,068 workers, contributing significantly to both local employment and interstate commerce.
Risk Analysis
Risk analysis identifies 10 carriers in Minnesota with elevated crash histories (4+ incidents in 24 months). The highest-risk carrier, ATS SPECIALIZED INC (USDOT 606056), has recorded 62 crashes during the monitoring period. Combined, these 10 carriers account for 453 of the state's 4814 total carrier-involved incidents—a disproportionate 9.4% 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.
Minnesota Trucking Industry Overview
The trucking industry in Minnesota employs approximately 26,068 workers, contributing to the state's $501 billion GDP. Registered carriers operate a combined fleet of 4,058,213 power units with 687,939 active drivers. Key freight arteries include I-94 (E-W), I-35 (N-S), I-90 (S), 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
Minnesota Motor Carrier Directory
Showing top 100 by incident volume| Carrier Identity | Crashes (24m) | Action |
|---|---|---|
| ATS SPECIALIZED INC DOT: 606056 • ST CLOUD | 62 | VIEW REPORT |
| STAN KOCH & SONS TRUCKING INC DOT: 146060 • GOLDEN VALLEY | 60 | VIEW REPORT |
| DART TRANSIT COMPANY DOT: 75525 • EAGAN | 56 | VIEW REPORT |
| J & R SCHUGEL TRUCKING INC DOT: 116455 • NEW ULM | 54 | VIEW REPORT |
| TA DEDICATED INC DOT: 183949 • EAGAN | 53 | VIEW REPORT |
| BAY AND BAY TRANSFER CO INC DOT: 125630 • EAGAN | 40 | VIEW REPORT |
| ATS INC DOT: 606920 • SAINT CLOUD | 35 | VIEW REPORT |
| TAYLOR TRUCK LINE INC DOT: 124500 • NORTHFIELD | 32 | VIEW REPORT |
| FASTENAL COMPANY DOT: 242294 • WINONA | 31 | VIEW REPORT |
| TRANSIT TEAM INC DOT: 1659325 • MINNEAPOLIS | 30 | VIEW REPORT |
| VALLEY TRANSPORTATION SERVICE INC DOT: 456821 • GRAND MEADOW | 23 | VIEW REPORT |
| CALEDONIA HAULERS LLC DOT: 124608 • CALEDONIA | 21 | VIEW REPORT |
| KIVI BROS TRUCKING INC DOT: 593718 • DULUTH | 19 | VIEW REPORT |
| METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION NETWORK INC DOT: 1501497 • FRIDLEY | 19 | VIEW REPORT |
| DART X INC DOT: 2953404 • EAGAN | 19 | VIEW REPORT |
| LONG HAUL TRUCKING INC DOT: 282451 • CLEARWATER | 18 | VIEW REPORT |
| R & R TRANSPORTATION INC DOT: 305573 • LAKE PARK | 18 | VIEW REPORT |
| CLEAN EARTH SPECIALTY WASTE SOLUTIONS INC DOT: 1348411 • BLAINE | 17 | VIEW REPORT |
| SPEE DEE DELIVERY SERVICE INC DOT: 247570 • ST CLOUD | 15 | VIEW REPORT |
| SCHWAN'S SALES CO INC DOT: 1067095 • HOPKINS | 15 | VIEW REPORT |
| AGILITI HEALTH INC DOT: 152317 • EDEN PRAIRIE | 15 | VIEW REPORT |
| RESTAURANT TECHNOLOGIES INC DOT: 868454 • MENDOTA HEIGHTS | 14 | VIEW REPORT |
| FREERKSEN TRUCKING INC DOT: 461082 • DODGE CENTER | 14 | VIEW REPORT |
| COLLINS BROTHERS TOWING OF ST CLOUD INC DOT: 2152934 • SAINT CLOUD | 13 | VIEW REPORT |
| SCHMITTY & SONS TRANSIT INC DOT: 1338726 • LAKEVILLE | 13 | VIEW REPORT |
| NORTHSTAR BUS LINES LLC DOT: 2918561 • MAPLE GROVE | 13 | VIEW REPORT |
| UNIVERSAL TRANSPORTATION SERVICES LLC DOT: 764739 • EDEN PRAIRIE | 13 | VIEW REPORT |
| FORTUNE TRANSPORTATION COMPANY INC DOT: 310706 • WINDOM | 13 | VIEW REPORT |
| T J POTTER TRUCKING INC DOT: 303391 • BECKER | 13 | VIEW REPORT |
| JALWO TRUCKING LLC DOT: 2262701 • SHAKOPEE | 13 | VIEW REPORT |
| ANDERSEN DISTRIBUTION INC DOT: 890682 • BAYPORT | 12 | VIEW REPORT |
| KOTTKE TRUCKING INC DOT: 108173 • BUFFALO LAKE | 12 | VIEW REPORT |
| E A SWEEN COMPANY DOT: 188852 • EDEN PRAIRIE | 12 | VIEW REPORT |
| TRANSPORT DESIGNS INC DOT: 272811 • SAVAGE | 12 | VIEW REPORT |
| TRIANGLE WAREHOUSE INC DOT: 806733 • MINNEAPOLIS | 11 | VIEW REPORT |
| WALETICH CORPORATION DOT: 917240 • KASOTA | 11 | VIEW REPORT |
| INSULATION DISTRIBUTORS INC DOT: 421403 • CHANHASSEN | 10 | VIEW REPORT |
| ASPEN WASTE SYSTEMS OF MINNESOTA INC DOT: 1098597 • MINNEAPOLIS | 10 | VIEW REPORT |
| SMITH TRUCKING INC DOT: 54488 • WORTHINGTON | 10 | VIEW REPORT |
| BRENNY SPECIALIZED INC DOT: 686095 • SAINT JOSEPH | 10 | VIEW REPORT |
| BILLE BUS TRANSPORTATION INC DOT: 1405680 • MINNEAPOLIS | 9 | VIEW REPORT |
| AUTUMN TRANSPORT INC DOT: 184150 • WOODBURY | 9 | VIEW REPORT |
| CALIFORNIA OVERLAND LTD DOT: 988429 • WABASHA | 9 | VIEW REPORT |
| MCFARLAND TRUCK LINES INC DOT: 509519 • AUSTIN | 9 | VIEW REPORT |
| SYSCO MINNESOTA INC DOT: 332962 • MOUNDS VIEW | 9 | VIEW REPORT |
| DELTA EXPRESS CORP DOT: 2571663 • BLOOMINGTON | 9 | VIEW REPORT |
| CYGNUS HOME SERVICE LLC DOT: 108029 • MARSHALL | 8 | VIEW REPORT |
| Q3 CONTRACTING INC DOT: 627779 • LITTLE CANADA | 8 | VIEW REPORT |
| CEMSTONE PRODUCTS COMPANY DOT: 124418 • MENDOTA HEIGHTS | 8 | VIEW REPORT |
| FRESH LOGISTICS LLC DOT: 4193918 • MENDOTA HEIGHTS | 8 | VIEW REPORT |
| ASPHALT SURFACE TECHNOLOGIES CORP DOT: 355908 • ST JOSEPH | 8 | VIEW REPORT |
| MCNEILUS STEEL INC DOT: 184898 • DODGE CENTER | 8 | VIEW REPORT |
| ROSEN'S INC DOT: 116413 • FAIRMONT | 8 | VIEW REPORT |
| MINSTAR TRANSPORT INC DOT: 1759560 • EAGAN | 8 | VIEW REPORT |
| WILSON LINES INC DOT: 235527 • NEWPORT | 8 | VIEW REPORT |
| RELIANT MOTORCOACHES LLC DOT: 311081 • HASTINGS | 8 | VIEW REPORT |
| AMERICA MIDWEST TRANSPORTATION LLC DOT: 1150978 • COURTLAND | 8 | VIEW REPORT |
| HICKS TRUCKING COMPANY OF LITCHFIELD INC DOT: 597503 • LITCHFIELD | 8 | VIEW REPORT |
| ALLINA HEALTH SYSTEM DOT: 1044290 • SAINT PAUL | 8 | VIEW REPORT |
| PAN-O-GOLD BAKING CO DOT: 116433 • ST CLOUD | 7 | VIEW REPORT |
| ZIEGLER INC DOT: 140020 • MINNEAPOLIS | 7 | VIEW REPORT |
| ELLIOTT AUTO SUPPLY CO INC DOT: 464013 • EAGAN | 7 | VIEW REPORT |
| PORTABLE STORAGE OF MN INC DOT: 978545 • NEW BRIGHTON | 7 | VIEW REPORT |
| CONCRETE MOBILITY LLC DOT: 1438663 • GLENCOE | 7 | VIEW REPORT |
| AMERICAN LOGISTICS SERVICES LLC DOT: 351495 • COTTAGE GROVE | 7 | VIEW REPORT |
| LAWRENCE TRANSPORTATION COMPANY DOT: 124408 • ROCHESTER | 7 | VIEW REPORT |
| MCHUGH GROUP INC DOT: 1429009 • BLOOMINGTON | 7 | VIEW REPORT |
| EILEN AND SONS TRUCKING INC DOT: 311418 • HAMPTON | 7 | VIEW REPORT |
| WINNESOTA REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION LLC DOT: 503238 • EDEN PRAIRIE | 7 | VIEW REPORT |
| SPECIALIZED TRANSPORTATION ENTERPRISES INC DOT: 1196177 • VICTORIA | 7 | VIEW REPORT |
| EXPEDITE TRANSPORTATION LLC DOT: 1697836 • LAKEVILLE | 7 | VIEW REPORT |
| MSP STAR TRANSPORTATION LLC DOT: 2458954 • ST PAUL | 7 | VIEW REPORT |
| KNIFE RIVER CORPORATION-NORTH CENTRAL DOT: 607349 • SAUK RAPIDS | 6 | VIEW REPORT |
| TIMBERLAND TRANSPORTATION LLC DOT: 699924 • VADNAIS HEIGHTS | 6 | VIEW REPORT |
| CEMSTONE CONCRETE MATERIALS LLC DOT: 393555 • MENDOTA HEIGHTS | 6 | VIEW REPORT |
| D&E TRANSPORT LLC DOT: 600140 • CLEARWATER | 6 | VIEW REPORT |
| BEYOND DISTRIBUTION INC DOT: 2898116 • SAINT PAUL | 6 | VIEW REPORT |
| BIX PRODUCE COMPANY LLC DOT: 590403 • LITTLE CANADA | 6 | VIEW REPORT |
| IVY FARMS INC DOT: 1040714 • RUSH CITY | 6 | VIEW REPORT |
| VIKING ELECTRIC SUPPLY LLC DOT: 335922 • MINNEAPOLIS | 6 | VIEW REPORT |
| RAMLER TRUCKING INC DOT: 176097 • ALBANY | 6 | VIEW REPORT |
| DULUTH TRANSIT AUTHORITY DOT: 1106666 • DULUTH | 6 | VIEW REPORT |
| POLMAN TRANSFER INC DOT: 116195 • WADENA | 6 | VIEW REPORT |
| JOEL PINGEON TRUCKING INC DOT: 1072683 • SPRINGFIELD | 6 | VIEW REPORT |
| STREAM TRANSPORT LLC DOT: 1977946 • SHAKOPEE | 6 | VIEW REPORT |
| SCHMITTY & SONS TRANSPORTATION INC DOT: 351246 • LAKEVILLE | 6 | VIEW REPORT |
| TRANSX LTD DOT: 3209034 • EAGAN | 6 | VIEW REPORT |
| NITTI SANITATION INC DOT: 1067322 • ROSEMOUNT | 6 | VIEW REPORT |
| REISCH TRUCKING INC DOT: 2415460 • LUVERNE | 6 | VIEW REPORT |
| VAN'T HOF MILK HAULING LLC DOT: 1442054 • EDGERTON | 6 | VIEW REPORT |
| CST TRANSPORTATION INC DOT: 2380287 • NOWTHEN | 6 | VIEW REPORT |
| SERVICE PLUS TRANSPORT INC DOT: 486778 • BLAINE | 6 | VIEW REPORT |
| AIRLINE TRANSPORTATION SPECIALISTS INC DOT: 601866 • EAGAN | 6 | VIEW REPORT |
| HABIL TRANSPORTATION LLC DOT: 1429208 • BLOOMINGTON | 6 | VIEW REPORT |
| RUSS DAVIS WHOLESALE INC DOT: 353850 • WADENA | 6 | VIEW REPORT |
| DUB GLOBAL LLC DOT: 3334970 • SAINT CLOUD | 6 | VIEW REPORT |
| TAMARACK MATERIALS INC DOT: 403686 • BLOOMINGTON | 5 | VIEW REPORT |
| AMERICAN STUDENT TRANSPORTATION OF MOUNDS VIEW INC DOT: 2327051 • BLAINE | 5 | VIEW REPORT |
| MACARTHUR CO DOT: 235670 • ST PAUL | 5 | VIEW REPORT |
| A V R LLC DOT: 891336 • APPLE VALLEY | 5 | 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.