Live Data Feed Updated: 2026-02-24

Ohio Safety Report

Comprehensive motor carrier safety analysis combining FMCSA registration data with NHTSA fatality statistics for Ohio.

National Ranking

of 51 states by fatalities

above the national median

Traffic Fatalities

1,242

↓ 6.6% vs 2022

Source: NHTSA FARS 2023

Truck-Involved

167

13.4% of all fatalities

Large trucks (GVWR >10K)

Motor Carriers

119,173

5,967,057 power units

Source: FMCSA Registry

Clean Records

96.0%

114,394 carriers

Zero crashes (24 months)

Executive Summary

According to NHTSA's Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), Ohio recorded 1,242 traffic fatalities in 2023, representing a 6.6% decrease from the previous year, indicating improving safety conditions. Large trucks were involved in 167 of these incidents (13.4% of total fatalities). The state's fatality rate of 10.5 per 100,000 residents remains below the national average of 12.4 per 100,000 residents. Of the 119,173 registered motor carriers in Ohio, 4,779 (4.0%) have crash incidents on record within the 24-month federal monitoring period.

Economic Context

Ohio's central location within 600 miles of 60% of the US population makes it a natural distribution hub. The state's $810 billion economy is supported by extensive interstate coverage, with I-70, I-75, and I-80/90 forming critical freight arteries.

State GDP

$928B

Trucking Jobs

69,320

Major Freight Corridors

I-75 (N-S)I-70 (E-W)I-80/90 (Turnpike)

Risk Analysis

Risk analysis identifies 10 carriers in Ohio with elevated crash histories (4+ incidents in 24 months). The highest-risk carrier, FIRST STUDENT INC (USDOT 354406), has recorded 661 crashes during the monitoring period. Combined, these 10 carriers account for 2145 of the state's 13470 total carrier-involved incidents—a disproportionate 15.9% 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.

373

Fatal Crashes

6,413

Injury Crashes

13,470

Total Incidents

Ohio Trucking Industry Overview

The trucking industry in Ohio employs approximately 69,320 workers, contributing to the state's $928 billion GDP. Registered carriers operate a combined fleet of 5,967,057 power units with 782,058 active drivers. Key freight arteries include I-75 (N-S), I-70 (E-W), I-80/90 (Turnpike), 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.

119,173

Carriers

5,967,057

Power Units

782,058

Drivers

50.1

Avg Fleet Size

Top Cities by Carrier Concentration

Ohio Motor Carrier Directory

Showing top 100 by incident volume

Carrier Identity	Fleet Size	Crashes (24m)	Fatal	Injured	Action
FIRST STUDENT INC DOT: 354406 • CINCINNATI	32760 Trucks	661	6	463	VIEW REPORT
GREENWOOD MOTOR LINES INC DOT: 63391 • WILMINGTON	10296 Trucks	588	19	268	VIEW REPORT
RUMPKE TRANSPORTATION COMPANY LLC DOT: 330912 • CINCINNATI	2171 Trucks	140	3	60	VIEW REPORT
FAF LLC DOT: 728630 • GROVEPORT	1729 Trucks	139	6	52	VIEW REPORT
DAYTON FREIGHT LINES INC DOT: 273301 • DAYTON	2278 Trucks	130	2	46	VIEW REPORT
STG DRAYAGE LLC DOT: 688143 • DUBLIN	2046 Trucks	128	4	60	VIEW REPORT
THE SYGMA NETWORK INC DOT: 14811 • DUBLIN	977 Trucks	98	5	41	VIEW REPORT
TRYTIME TRANSPORT LLC DOT: 1994664 • CINCINNATI OH	200 Trucks	96	3	53	VIEW REPORT
CINTAS CORPORATION NO 2 DOT: 888671 • MASON	6341 Trucks	84	3	28	VIEW REPORT
MIDWEST LOGISTICS SYSTEMS LTD DOT: 774374 • CELINA	1128 Trucks	81	1	26	VIEW REPORT
AM HOTSHOTS LLC DOT: 3402790 • WEST CHESTER TOWNSHIP	200 Trucks	78	2	19	VIEW REPORT
E-7 LOGISTICS LLC DOT: 3196493 • SHARONVILLE	150 Trucks	76	2	24	VIEW REPORT
CONTAINERPORT GROUP INC DOT: 232734 • CLEVELAND	1150 Trucks	69	5	31	VIEW REPORT
THE KAPLAN TRUCKING COMPANY DOT: 120670 • CLEVELAND	867 Trucks	65	2	30	VIEW REPORT
TWIN CARRIER LLC DOT: 3518735 • SPRINGDALE	200 Trucks	62	2	24	VIEW REPORT
CONTRACT TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS CO DOT: 188891 • CLEVELAND	893 Trucks	61	3	25	VIEW REPORT
PROCTER & GAMBLE DISTRIBUTING LLC DOT: 3310065 • CINCINNATI	425 Trucks	59	3	38	VIEW REPORT
ENLIGHTENED TRUCKERS OF AMERICA LLC DOT: 3330908 • TOLEDO	170 Trucks	59	-	29	VIEW REPORT
EXEL INC DOT: 482746 • WESTERVILLE	882 Trucks	57	2	30	VIEW REPORT
THE DAVEY TREE EXPERT COMPANY DOT: 93861 • KENT	2152 Trucks	49	2	19	VIEW REPORT
HC TRANSPORT INC DOT: 726855 • CINCINNATI	1297 Trucks	49	-	13	VIEW REPORT
MARATHON PETROLEUM COMPANY LP DOT: 717188 • FINDLAY	805 Trucks	49	2	19	VIEW REPORT
CONTINENTAL EXPRESS INC DOT: 251206 • SIDNEY	535 Trucks	49	1	21	VIEW REPORT
CARTER LUMBER TRANSPORT LLC DOT: 2546417 • KENT	951 Trucks	48	-	28	VIEW REPORT
ROCKET EXPD LLC DOT: 576217 • COLUMBUS	173 Trucks	48	-	26	VIEW REPORT
JORDAN HOLDINGS INC DOT: 1351000 • DUBLIN	209 Trucks	43	-	15	VIEW REPORT
JRD TRANSPORTATION INC DOT: 2514289 • NEW ALBANY	260 Trucks	42	2	18	VIEW REPORT
KROGER DEDICATED LOGISTICS CO DOT: 624483 • CINCINNATI	455 Trucks	40	4	13	VIEW REPORT
KAG FOOD PRODUCTS LLC DOT: 247780 • NORTH CANTON	691 Trucks	39	1	18	VIEW REPORT
SULTAN TRANS INC DOT: 2365671 • FAIRFIELD	533 Trucks	38	1	28	VIEW REPORT
RUMPKE OF KENTUCKY INC DOT: 333097 • CINCINNATI	504 Trucks	35	1	11	VIEW REPORT
CRENA TRANSPORTATION SERVICES LLC DOT: 3809748 • COLUMBUS	100 Trucks	34	2	21	VIEW REPORT
A W P INC DOT: 1597108 • NORTH CANTON	582 Trucks	33	3	24	VIEW REPORT
KIMBLE RECYCLING AND DISPOSAL INC DOT: 881676 • DOVER	531 Trucks	33	3	16	VIEW REPORT
J & A LOGISTICS TRANSPORTATION LLC DOT: 3873030 • CINCINNATI	240 Trucks	31	2	10	VIEW REPORT
MARIC TRANSPORTATION CORP DOT: 3122364 • COLUMBUS	85 Trucks	31	1	24	VIEW REPORT
DK MAX TRUCKING INC DOT: 3621624 • CINCINNATI	60 Trucks	30	2	6	VIEW REPORT
SSL TRUCKING INC DOT: 3927167 • MIDDLETOWN	850 Trucks	29	-	13	VIEW REPORT
ARAVAN CARGO INC DOT: 3139125 • CINCINNATI	473 Trucks	28	-	8	VIEW REPORT
DELO TRANS INC DOT: 3782379 • DAYTON	62 Trucks	28	-	19	VIEW REPORT
OLD CITY EXPRESS LLC DOT: 2984398 • COLUMBUS	135 Trucks	27	-	16	VIEW REPORT
KAG LEASING INC DOT: 1489079 • NORTH CANTON	0 Trucks	27	-	17	VIEW REPORT
R & L TRANSFER INC DOT: 172598 • WILMINGTON	10167 Trucks	26	-	12	VIEW REPORT
THOMAS E KELLER TRUCKING INC DOT: 199521 • DEFIANCE	315 Trucks	26	-	8	VIEW REPORT
LOADMODE LLC DOT: 3628396 • SPRINGBORO	34 Trucks	26	1	14	VIEW REPORT
ADVANCED DRAINAGE SYSTEMS INC DOT: 19949 • HILLIARD	620 Trucks	25	-	8	VIEW REPORT
DUTCH MAID LOGISTICS INC DOT: 161246 • WILLARD	223 Trucks	25	1	9	VIEW REPORT
NOOR EXPRESS LOGISTICS INC DOT: 3863705 • CINCINNATI	80 Trucks	25	-	6	VIEW REPORT
TENNFREIGHT INC DOT: 3456376 • CINCINNATI	1 Trucks	25	-	8	VIEW REPORT
AVI FOOD SYSTEMS INC DOT: 320805 • WARREN	654 Trucks	24	-	7	VIEW REPORT
PAM CARTAGE CARRIERS LLC DOT: 616877 • NORTH JACKSON	516 Trucks	24	-	14	VIEW REPORT
CHEESEMAN LLC DOT: 120612 • FORT RECOVERY	327 Trucks	24	1	15	VIEW REPORT
B & T EXPRESS INC DOT: 285442 • NORTH LIMA	296 Trucks	24	-	8	VIEW REPORT
BITSHARP CORPORATION DOT: 3519782 • CINCINNATI	153 Trucks	24	-	6	VIEW REPORT
ALIF UZ CORP DOT: 3472462 • DAYTON	150 Trucks	24	-	5	VIEW REPORT
PAN AMERICAN CARGO LLC DOT: 3411498 • CIRCLEVILLE	68 Trucks	24	5	11	VIEW REPORT
PHOENIX CARGO LLC DOT: 3077362 • COLUMBUS	395 Trucks	23	-	7	VIEW REPORT
SOUTH SHORE TRANSPORTATION COMPANY DOT: 247350 • SANDUSKY	336 Trucks	23	2	13	VIEW REPORT
CALIFORNIA CARGO LLC DOT: 3322940 • CANAL WINCHESTER	98 Trucks	23	-	15	VIEW REPORT
R AND J TRUCKING INC DOT: 255968 • YOUNGSTOWN	537 Trucks	22	-	11	VIEW REPORT
GENESIS LOGISTICS INC DOT: 914516 • WESTERVILLE	462 Trucks	22	2	10	VIEW REPORT
HORIZON MIDWEST INC DOT: 2317693 • CLEVELAND	385 Trucks	22	-	10	VIEW REPORT
BOGG EXPRESS LLC DOT: 3195710 • CINCINNATI	265 Trucks	22	1	10	VIEW REPORT
MISER LOGISTICS LLC DOT: 3996776 • MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS	150 Trucks	22	-	13	VIEW REPORT
ACBXPRESS CORP DOT: 3189484 • COLUMBUS	25 Trucks	22	-	11	VIEW REPORT
AIM INTEGRATED LOGISTICS INC DOT: 877115 • GIRARD	365 Trucks	21	-	5	VIEW REPORT
ALL PRO LOGISTICS LLC DOT: 2438425 • TOLEDO	360 Trucks	21	-	7	VIEW REPORT
ALLSTATE CARGO INC DOT: 3285373 • WEST CHESTER	1 Trucks	21	-	12	VIEW REPORT
ALI STAR INC DOT: 3396687 • SPRINGDALE	500 Trucks	20	1	14	VIEW REPORT
MOELLER TRUCKING INC DOT: 292122 • MARIA STEIN	364 Trucks	20	-	7	VIEW REPORT
NAVINIX LLC DOT: 2927626 • CINCINNATI	350 Trucks	20	1	9	VIEW REPORT
J RAYL TRANSPORT INC DOT: 358614 • AKRON	326 Trucks	20	-	5	VIEW REPORT
DICK LAVY TRUCKING INC DOT: 220141 • BRADFORD	198 Trucks	20	-	10	VIEW REPORT
DK MAX PRIME INC DOT: 4006982 • CINCINNATI	120 Trucks	20	1	6	VIEW REPORT
ROCKET EXPEDITING LLC DOT: 2356464 • COLUMBUS	1 Trucks	20	-	20	VIEW REPORT
PRECISION STRIP TRANSPORT INC DOT: 559785 • MINSTER	284 Trucks	19	2	9	VIEW REPORT
HAULAGE FREIGHT LLC DOT: 3785218 • CINCINNATI	135 Trucks	19	1	9	VIEW REPORT
ZEEGOT LOGISTICS LLC DOT: 3013981 • CINCINNATI	60 Trucks	19	-	11	VIEW REPORT
BLS TRUCKING INC DOT: 503577 • NEW CARLISLE	357 Trucks	18	-	12	VIEW REPORT
PTG LOGISTICS LLC DOT: 611601 • MASON	355 Trucks	18	-	5	VIEW REPORT
KROGER FULFILLMENT NETWORK LLC DOT: 81583 • CINCINNATI	352 Trucks	18	-	10	VIEW REPORT
TRX SOUTHEAST INC DOT: 2256081 • CLEVELAND	177 Trucks	18	-	13	VIEW REPORT
MZ CARGO INC DOT: 3775005 • CINCINNATI	135 Trucks	18	-	3	VIEW REPORT
ZONE-OH LLC DOT: 3456354 • COLUMBUS	95 Trucks	18	2	8	VIEW REPORT
BRAVO TRANS LLC DOT: 2997843 • BLUE ASH	55 Trucks	18	-	9	VIEW REPORT
THE SHERWIN-WILLIAMS COMPANY DOT: 30254 • CLEVELAND	795 Trucks	17	-	4	VIEW REPORT
TRIBUNE TRUCKING LLC DOT: 366136 • DELPHOS	449 Trucks	17	-	2	VIEW REPORT
PI & I MOTOR EXPRESS INC DOT: 122443 • MASURY	390 Trucks	17	-	7	VIEW REPORT
CONTINUUM TRANSPORTATION SERVICES LTD DOT: 1519324 • CLEVELAND	250 Trucks	17	-	9	VIEW REPORT
BNA TRANSPORT INC DOT: 3514118 • CINCINNATI	70 Trucks	17	-	5	VIEW REPORT
WASTE MANAGEMENT OF OHIO INC DOT: 332596 • CANAL WINCHESTER	362 Trucks	16	1	9	VIEW REPORT
SOFIA LOGISTICS LLC DOT: 3833757 • BRUNSWICK	250 Trucks	16	-	7	VIEW REPORT
HOME RUN INC DOT: 81391 • XENIA	193 Trucks	16	-	3	VIEW REPORT
HORIZON SOUTH INC DOT: 2318070 • CLEVELAND	191 Trucks	16	-	7	VIEW REPORT
FRONTLINER INC DOT: 3520080 • HAMILTON	125 Trucks	16	-	7	VIEW REPORT
WAMEKAN LOGISTICS LLC DOT: 2958341 • GALLOWAY	98 Trucks	16	-	5	VIEW REPORT
EAGLE EYE TRUCKING LLC DOT: 3472971 • DAYTON	52 Trucks	16	2	1	VIEW REPORT
SHOD EXPRESS LLC DOT: 4135248 • WEST CHESTER	52 Trucks	16	-	8	VIEW REPORT
BEK LOGISTICS LLC DOT: 3923883 • AKRON	1 Trucks	16	-	6	VIEW REPORT
SCA OF CA LLC DOT: 3732621 • SEVEN HILLS	340 Trucks	15	1	8	VIEW REPORT

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Data Sources & Methodology

FMCSA Motor Carrier Data: Carrier registrations, fleet sizes, and 24-month crash records from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's SAFER database.

NHTSA FARS Data: Traffic fatality statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Fatality Analysis Reporting System (2023 data).

Last updated: 2026-02-24. Data refresh occurs monthly. Fatality counts represent all motor vehicle crashes, not exclusively commercial vehicle incidents.