North Carolina Safety Report
Comprehensive motor carrier safety analysis combining FMCSA registration data with NHTSA fatality statistics for North Carolina.
Executive Summary
According to NHTSA's Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), North Carolina recorded 1,619 traffic fatalities in 2024, representing a 2.7% increase from the previous year, raising safety concerns. Large trucks were involved in 205 of these incidents (12.7% of total fatalities). The state's fatality rate of 14.5 per 100,000 residents exceeds the national average of 11.5 per 100,000 residents by 3.0 points. Of the 133,973 registered motor carriers in North Carolina, 4,362 (3.3%) have crash incidents on record within the 24-month federal monitoring period.
Economic Context
North Carolina's I-85 corridor has become the backbone of the Southeast's manufacturing belt. The state's $894 billion economy increasingly depends on freight efficiency, with the Port of Wilmington serving as a growing alternative to congested northern ports.
Risk Analysis
Risk analysis identifies 10 carriers in North Carolina with elevated crash histories (4+ incidents in 24 months). The highest-risk carrier, OLD DOMINION FREIGHT LINE INC (USDOT 90849), has recorded 556 crashes during the monitoring period. Combined, these 10 carriers account for 1273 of the state's 9027 total carrier-involved incidents—a disproportionate 14.1% 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.
North Carolina Trucking Industry Overview
The trucking industry in North Carolina employs approximately 47,264 workers, contributing to the state's $894 billion GDP. Registered carriers operate a combined fleet of 3,740,363 power units with 561,205 active drivers. Key freight arteries include I-85 (Piedmont), I-40 (E-W), I-95 (E), 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
North Carolina Motor Carrier Directory
Showing top 100 by incident volume| Carrier Identity | Crashes (24m) | Action |
|---|---|---|
| OLD DOMINION FREIGHT LINE INC DOT: 90849 • THOMASVILLE | 556 | VIEW REPORT |
| CARDINAL LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT CORPORATION DOT: 191496 • CONCORD | 137 | VIEW REPORT |
| BFS ASSET HOLDINGS LLC DOT: 325981 • RALEIGH | 110 | VIEW REPORT |
| WASTE INDUSTRIES USA DOT: 198696 • RALEIGH | 99 | VIEW REPORT |
| CCBCC OPERATIONS LLC DOT: 1441162 • CHARLOTTE | 74 | VIEW REPORT |
| ADUSA TRANSPORTATION LLC DOT: 57029 • SALISBURY | 70 | VIEW REPORT |
| LOWE'S HOME CENTERS LLC DOT: 97235 • MOORESVILLE | 66 | VIEW REPORT |
| EPES TRANSPORT SYSTEM LLC DOT: 120195 • GREENSBORO | 61 | VIEW REPORT |
| CARGO TRANSPORTERS INC DOT: 257768 • CLAREMONT | 50 | VIEW REPORT |
| BILLORUS TRANSPORT LLC DOT: 3749157 • RALEIGH | 50 | VIEW REPORT |
| SHARP TRANSIT LLC DOT: 910824 • SALISBURY | 42 | VIEW REPORT |
| RED CLASSIC TRANSIT LLC DOT: 2097834 • CHARLOTTE | 41 | VIEW REPORT |
| PIKE ELECTRIC LLC DOT: 165182 • MT AIRY | 38 | VIEW REPORT |
| WASTE MANAGEMENT OF CAROLINAS INC DOT: 334451 • GASTONIA | 37 | VIEW REPORT |
| MIGWAY INC DOT: 2328470 • PINEVILLE | 37 | VIEW REPORT |
| HILCO TRANSPORT INC DOT: 328463 • GREENSBORO | 35 | VIEW REPORT |
| PEPSI BOTTLING VENTURES LLC DOT: 148431 • RALEIGH | 34 | VIEW REPORT |
| HARRIS TEETER LLC DOT: 16362 • MATTHEWS | 33 | VIEW REPORT |
| COMPASS GROUP USA INC DOT: 132504 • CHARLOTTE | 32 | VIEW REPORT |
| MURPHY BROWN LLC DOT: 1021423 • WARSAW | 29 | VIEW REPORT |
| BLUE MAX TRUCKING INC DOT: 292091 • CHARLOTTE | 29 | VIEW REPORT |
| MABE TRUCKING CO INC DOT: 517375 • EDEN | 29 | VIEW REPORT |
| DUKE ENERGY BUSINESS SERVICES LLC DOT: 94646 • CHARLOTTE | 25 | VIEW REPORT |
| BEST DEDICATED LLC DOT: 1247640 • KENERSVILLE | 23 | VIEW REPORT |
| SWTO LLC DOT: 943113 • WINSTON-SALEM | 23 | VIEW REPORT |
| ROAD WIZARDS INC DOT: 2999415 • PINEVILLE | 23 | VIEW REPORT |
| BOTTOMLEY ENTERPRISES INC DOT: 1212652 • MT AIRY | 23 | VIEW REPORT |
| PIKE ELECTRIC WEST LLC DOT: 4333055 • MOUNT AIRY | 22 | VIEW REPORT |
| TIDEWATER TRANSIT CO INC DOT: 90882 • KINSTON | 22 | VIEW REPORT |
| ASPHALT BUYER II LLC DOT: 4350289 • HUNTERSVILLE | 21 | VIEW REPORT |
| CONCRETE SUPPLY CO LLC DOT: 2483821 • CHARLOTTE | 20 | VIEW REPORT |
| CAROLINA FREIGHTWAYS INC DOT: 2044030 • EDEN | 20 | VIEW REPORT |
| PETROLEUM TRANSPORT COMPANY INC DOT: 284383 • PILOT MOUNTAIN | 20 | VIEW REPORT |
| MERCHANTS TRANSPORT OF HICKORY LLC DOT: 48104 • HICKORY | 19 | VIEW REPORT |
| WALL RECYCLING LLC DOT: 1924620 • RALEIGH | 19 | VIEW REPORT |
| HK TRUCKING LLC DOT: 4023650 • CHARLOTTE | 18 | VIEW REPORT |
| SUPERIOR CRANES INC DOT: 732140 • ROCKINGHAM | 17 | VIEW REPORT |
| H&T TRANSIT LLC DOT: 1320877 • STANTONSBURG | 16 | VIEW REPORT |
| GREENWAVE TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS INC DOT: 3960268 • GREENVILLE | 16 | VIEW REPORT |
| 1-800-PACK-RAT LLC DOT: 1534531 • WAKE FOREST | 15 | VIEW REPORT |
| SALEM CARRIERS INC DOT: 229354 • WINSTON SALEM | 15 | VIEW REPORT |
| BARNHILL CONTRACTING COMPANY DOT: 83908 • ROCKY MOUNT | 15 | VIEW REPORT |
| MERIDIAN WASTE NORTH CAROLINA LLC DOT: 2528448 • RALEIGH | 15 | VIEW REPORT |
| AMERICAN TIRE DISTRIBUTORS INC DOT: 175882 • HUNTERSVILLE | 14 | VIEW REPORT |
| LEE ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION LLC DOT: 730593 • ABERDEEN | 14 | VIEW REPORT |
| KRISPY KREME DOUGHNUT CORPORATION DOT: 3383643 • CHARLOTTE | 14 | VIEW REPORT |
| INGLES MARKETS INC DOT: 157855 • BLACK MOUNTAIN | 14 | VIEW REPORT |
| VARIETY WHOLESALERS INC DOT: 91569 • HENDERSON | 14 | VIEW REPORT |
| PRIME ROUTE TRANSPORT LLC DOT: 4500200 • MONROE | 14 | VIEW REPORT |
| CAROLINA LOGISTIC INC DOT: 2073146 • CANDLER | 13 | VIEW REPORT |
| SWING TRANSPORT INC DOT: 142116 • SALISBURY | 13 | VIEW REPORT |
| TRIANGLE SOURCING LLC DOT: 2781861 • DURHAM | 13 | VIEW REPORT |
| CASE FARMS LLC DOT: 1321356 • TROUTMAN | 13 | VIEW REPORT |
| ASD TEAM LLC DOT: 2350036 • INDIAN TRAIL | 13 | VIEW REPORT |
| BEST ASSET GROUP LLC DOT: 1363884 • KERNERSVILLE | 13 | VIEW REPORT |
| SUNROCK INDUSTRIES LLC DOT: 715155 • RALEIGH | 12 | VIEW REPORT |
| ST WOOTEN CORPORATION DOT: 192153 • WILSON | 12 | VIEW REPORT |
| SUNBELT FURNITURE XPRESS INC DOT: 97173 • HICKORY | 12 | VIEW REPORT |
| WASTE PRO OF NORTH CAROLINA INC DOT: 2134162 • CONCORD | 12 | VIEW REPORT |
| BROOKS FURNITURE XPRESS INC DOT: 831953 • CONOVER | 12 | VIEW REPORT |
| SOUTHLAND TRANSPORTATION COMPANY DOT: 311711 • BOONVILLE | 12 | VIEW REPORT |
| ECMD INC DOT: 338558 • NORTH WILKESBORO | 12 | VIEW REPORT |
| MURROW'S TRANSFER INC DOT: 90840 • THOMASVILLE | 12 | VIEW REPORT |
| CRETE SOLUTIONS LLC DOT: 3023299 • WILMINGTON | 12 | VIEW REPORT |
| L J ROGERS JR TRUCKING INC DOT: 310011 • MEBANE | 12 | VIEW REPORT |
| ELE LOGISTICS INC DOT: 2309975 • CHARLOTTE | 12 | VIEW REPORT |
| ROBERT L GAST INC DOT: 706981 • MATTHEWS | 11 | VIEW REPORT |
| ACTIVE WASTE SOLUTIONS LLC DOT: 2497945 • MONROE | 11 | VIEW REPORT |
| CUSTOM TRANSPORT INC DOT: 1513126 • CONOVER | 11 | VIEW REPORT |
| MCMAHON TRUCK LEASING LLC DOT: 674159 • CHARLOTTE | 10 | VIEW REPORT |
| CAROLINA POWER & SIGNALIZATION INC DOT: 2556917 • FAYETTEVILLE | 10 | VIEW REPORT |
| PUGH LUBRICANTS LLC DOT: 2942768 • ASHEBORO | 10 | VIEW REPORT |
| COMMERCIAL READY MIX PRODUCTS INC DOT: 311689 • WINTON | 10 | VIEW REPORT |
| PRESTAGE FARMS INC DOT: 386446 • CLINTON | 10 | VIEW REPORT |
| SYSCO RALEIGH LLC DOT: 1461626 • SELMA | 10 | VIEW REPORT |
| RELIABLE TANK LINE LLC DOT: 351602 • WINSTON SALEM | 10 | VIEW REPORT |
| COOK OUT INC DOT: 2105257 • THOMASVILLE | 10 | VIEW REPORT |
| CAROLINA 1926 LLC DOT: 103195 • CHARLOTTE | 9 | VIEW REPORT |
| MACHINE & WELDING SUPPLY COMPANY DOT: 108607 • DUNN | 9 | VIEW REPORT |
| CAROLINA TRUCK LEASING INC DOT: 196453 • HIGH POINT | 9 | VIEW REPORT |
| MOUNTAIN RIVER TRUCKING COMPANY INC DOT: 277392 • MT AIRY | 9 | VIEW REPORT |
| COOKE TRUCKING COMPANY INC DOT: 16189 • MOUNT AIRY | 9 | VIEW REPORT |
| CAVINESS FARMS GRADING INC DOT: 2517091 • SILER CITY | 9 | VIEW REPORT |
| J L ROTHROCK INC DOT: 90859 • GREENSBORO | 9 | VIEW REPORT |
| JOHNSON BREEDERS INC DOT: 1856881 • ROSE HILL | 9 | VIEW REPORT |
| BARNES HAULING COMPANY LLC DOT: 3327442 • WILSON | 9 | VIEW REPORT |
| CORNEY TRANSPORTATION INC DOT: 568211 • SAINT PAULS | 9 | VIEW REPORT |
| COLONY TIRE CORPORATION DOT: 432824 • EDENTON | 8 | VIEW REPORT |
| APEX TRANSIT LLC DOT: 2348288 • SALISBURY | 8 | VIEW REPORT |
| R H BARRINGER DIST CO INC DOT: 2416129 • GREENSBORO | 8 | VIEW REPORT |
| GUY M TURNER INC DOT: 223397 • GREENSBORO | 8 | VIEW REPORT |
| BLU SITE SOLUTIONS LLC DOT: 618143 • JACKSONVILLE | 8 | VIEW REPORT |
| D H GRIFFIN WRECKING COMPANY INC DOT: 171399 • GREENSBORO | 8 | VIEW REPORT |
| CORE LINEN SERVICES INC DOT: 2673474 • HUNTERSVILLE | 8 | VIEW REPORT |
| SUPERIOR TRANSPORTATION INC DOT: 3479143 • SHELBY | 8 | VIEW REPORT |
| CIRCLE S RANCH INC DOT: 356342 • MONROE | 8 | VIEW REPORT |
| TREXLER TRUCKING INC DOT: 165207 • GOLD HILL | 8 | VIEW REPORT |
| PITTMAN TRUCKING INC DOT: 355700 • NEWLAND | 8 | VIEW REPORT |
| READY MIX OF THE CAROLINAS INC DOT: 2594539 • LOCUST | 8 | VIEW REPORT |
| DYNAMIC FREIGHT LLC DOT: 3636674 • GREENSBORO | 8 | 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.