Oregon Safety Report
Comprehensive motor carrier safety analysis combining FMCSA registration data with NHTSA fatality statistics for Oregon.
Executive Summary
According to NHTSA's Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), Oregon recorded 587 traffic fatalities in 2023, representing a 8.2% decrease from the previous year, indicating improving safety conditions. Large trucks were involved in 97 of these incidents (16.5% of total fatalities). The state's fatality rate of 13.7 per 100,000 residents exceeds the national average of 12.4 per 100,000 residents by 1.3 points. Of the 53,034 registered motor carriers in Oregon, 1,294 (2.4%) have crash incidents on record within the 24-month federal monitoring period.
Economic Context
Oregon's $331 billion economy relies on efficient freight transportation across its major corridors, including I-5 (N-S) and I-84 (Columbia Gorge). The state's trucking industry employs approximately 18,392 workers, contributing significantly to both local employment and interstate commerce.
Risk Analysis
Risk analysis identifies 10 carriers in Oregon with elevated crash histories (4+ incidents in 24 months). The highest-risk carrier, MAY TRUCKING COMPANY (USDOT 94081), has recorded 59 crashes during the monitoring period. Combined, these 10 carriers account for 258 of the state's 2192 total carrier-involved incidents—a disproportionate 11.8% 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.
Oregon Trucking Industry Overview
The trucking industry in Oregon employs approximately 18,392 workers, contributing to the state's $331 billion GDP. Registered carriers operate a combined fleet of 1,210,259 power units with 265,941 active drivers. Key freight arteries include I-5 (N-S), I-84 (Columbia Gorge), Port of Portland, 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
Oregon Motor Carrier Directory
Showing top 100 by incident volume| Carrier Identity | Crashes (24m) | Action |
|---|---|---|
| MAY TRUCKING COMPANY DOT: 94081 • SALEM | 59 | VIEW REPORT |
| EAN HOLDINGS LLC DOT: 1499091 • TUALATIN | 47 | VIEW REPORT |
| CENTRAL OREGON TRUCK COMPANY LLC DOT: 285565 • REDMOND | 27 | VIEW REPORT |
| WALSH TRUCKING CO LTD DOT: 59492 • TROUTDALE | 23 | VIEW REPORT |
| MARKET EXPRESS LLC DOT: 2885047 • PORTLAND | 22 | VIEW REPORT |
| COMBINED TRANSPORT INC DOT: 194077 • CENTRAL POINT | 20 | VIEW REPORT |
| COHO DISTRIBUTING LLC DOT: 1616253 • WILSONVILLE | 18 | VIEW REPORT |
| TRANSCO LEASING CO INC DOT: 594129 • PORTLAND | 14 | VIEW REPORT |
| UNITED TRANSPORT S LLC DOT: 2114777 • WOODBURN | 14 | VIEW REPORT |
| PASADA LLC DOT: 4363503 • SALEM | 14 | VIEW REPORT |
| PAPE MATERIAL HANDLING INC DOT: 509932 • EUGENE | 13 | VIEW REPORT |
| DAIMLER TRUCK NORTH AMERICA LLC DOT: 78046 • PORTLAND | 13 | VIEW REPORT |
| TIMBER PRODUCTS TRUCKING LLC DOT: 59556 • CENTRAL POINT | 13 | VIEW REPORT |
| KJ MEDELEZ LLC DOT: 3901078 • HERMISTON | 12 | VIEW REPORT |
| CHUCK BRACELIN TRUCKING INC DOT: 769642 • COOS BAY | 12 | VIEW REPORT |
| ARNOLD J THOMAS & SON INC DOT: 61163 • SPRINGFIELD | 11 | VIEW REPORT |
| COLUMBIA RIVER TRANSPORT LLC DOT: 3850964 • HERMISTON | 11 | VIEW REPORT |
| OREPAC HOLDING COMPANY DOT: 204036 • WILSONVILLE | 10 | VIEW REPORT |
| SUTTON TRUCKING LLC DOT: 3251658 • PORTLAND | 9 | VIEW REPORT |
| PORTLAND CONTAINER REPAIR CORPORATION DOT: 532189 • PORTLAND | 9 | VIEW REPORT |
| SOUTHERN CAL TRANSPORT CO DOT: 74608 • BEAVERTON | 9 | VIEW REPORT |
| PETERSON MACHINERY CO DOT: 1109773 • HILLSBORO | 8 | VIEW REPORT |
| PACIFIC CHANNEL TRANSPORTATION LLC DOT: 4017877 • PORTLAND | 8 | VIEW REPORT |
| BLACKWELL CONSOLIDATION LLC DOT: 2129517 • CENTRAL POINT | 8 | VIEW REPORT |
| WRNR LLC DOT: 4142707 • EUGENE | 8 | VIEW REPORT |
| FARM SUPPLY DISTRIBUTORS INC DOT: 337542 • ENTERPRISE | 8 | VIEW REPORT |
| PAPE MACHINERY INC DOT: 1018719 • EUGENE | 7 | VIEW REPORT |
| INTERNATIONAL LINE BUILDERS INC DOT: 446019 • TUALATIN | 7 | VIEW REPORT |
| LS TRANSPORT LLC DOT: 375637 • PRINEVILLE | 7 | VIEW REPORT |
| ED'S TRUCKING LLC DOT: 1515240 • KLAMATH FALLS | 7 | VIEW REPORT |
| NORTHWEST BEEF EXPRESS LLC DOT: 2207143 • HERMISTON | 7 | VIEW REPORT |
| TWO BROS & JACK COMPANY LLC DOT: 2401401 • BEAVERTON | 7 | VIEW REPORT |
| KNIFE RIVER CORPORATION-NORTHWEST DOT: 271939 • TANGENT | 6 | VIEW REPORT |
| WASTE MANAGEMENT OF OREGON DOT: 535166 • PORTLAND | 6 | VIEW REPORT |
| K & E EXCAVATING INC DOT: 769479 • SALEM | 6 | VIEW REPORT |
| TRADEWINDS TRANSPORTATION LLC DOT: 1063285 • ALBANY | 6 | VIEW REPORT |
| METRO METALS NORTHWEST INC DOT: 334658 • PORTLAND | 6 | VIEW REPORT |
| SPRINTER TRUCKING INC DOT: 605418 • WINSTON | 6 | VIEW REPORT |
| HIGHWAY SPECIALTIES LLC DOT: 3552603 • SALEM | 6 | VIEW REPORT |
| F V MARTIN TRUCKING CO DOT: 179930 • WHITE CITY | 6 | VIEW REPORT |
| MOORE EXCAVATION INC DOT: 712886 • FAIRVIEW | 6 | VIEW REPORT |
| MORGAN INDUSTRIAL INC DOT: 512885 • HILLSBORO | 6 | VIEW REPORT |
| REED'S FUEL COMPANY DOT: 62242 • COBURG | 6 | VIEW REPORT |
| BI-MART CORPORATION DOT: 26519 • EUGENE | 6 | VIEW REPORT |
| BOWMAN TRUCKING INC DOT: 134441 • LA GRANDE | 6 | VIEW REPORT |
| LINN WEST INC DOT: 1341073 • TANGENT | 6 | VIEW REPORT |
| CENTRAL OREGON TRUCK COMPANY DOT: 2229904 • REDMOND | 6 | VIEW REPORT |
| SPECIALIZED PAVEMENT MARKING LLC DOT: 824637 • TUALATIN | 5 | VIEW REPORT |
| KERR CONTRACTORS INC DOT: 701753 • WOODBURN | 5 | VIEW REPORT |
| SYSCO PORTLAND INC DOT: 9997 • WILSONVILLE | 5 | VIEW REPORT |
| A & M TRANSPORT LLC DOT: 344894 • GLENDALE | 5 | VIEW REPORT |
| TYREE OIL INCORPORATED DOT: 732764 • EUGENE | 5 | VIEW REPORT |
| RECOLOGY WESTERN OREGON INC DOT: 1114891 • MCMINNVILLE | 5 | VIEW REPORT |
| DAVIS TRANS-LITE INC DOT: 1517991 • CLACKAMAS | 5 | VIEW REPORT |
| THOMAS H IRELAND INC DOT: 450052 • MYRTLE CREEK | 5 | VIEW REPORT |
| FRERES LUMBER CO INC DOT: 37230 • LYONS | 5 | VIEW REPORT |
| GENE WHITAKER INC DOT: 47173 • ROSEBURG | 5 | VIEW REPORT |
| FATEH CARRIERS INC DOT: 3086782 • EUGENE | 5 | VIEW REPORT |
| MARK JONES TRUCKING INC DOT: 582601 • ROSEBURG | 5 | VIEW REPORT |
| PACIFIC AG CARRIERS LLC DOT: 2145634 • HERMISTON | 5 | VIEW REPORT |
| PARMALEX LLC DOT: 4364261 • SALEM | 5 | VIEW REPORT |
| NBT TRUCKING INC DOT: 1845832 • SPRINGFIELD | 5 | VIEW REPORT |
| PAPE' TRUCK LEASING INC DOT: 1712495 • EUGENE | 4 | VIEW REPORT |
| RESER'S FINE FOODS INC DOT: 62205 • BEAVERTON | 4 | VIEW REPORT |
| YATES LINE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY DOT: 3035523 • GARIBALDI | 4 | VIEW REPORT |
| DESANTIS LANDSCAPES INC DOT: 2009985 • SALEM | 4 | VIEW REPORT |
| SOUTHERN OREGON SANITATION INC DOT: 815047 • GRANTS PASS | 4 | VIEW REPORT |
| WALTER E NELSON CO DOT: 288471 • PORTLAND | 4 | VIEW REPORT |
| S & M TRUCK LINE INC DOT: 62143 • SALEM | 4 | VIEW REPORT |
| WESTERN PACIFIC BUILDING MATERIALS INC DOT: 578963 • PORTLAND | 4 | VIEW REPORT |
| RAM TRUCKING INC DOT: 234294 • BROWNVILLE | 4 | VIEW REPORT |
| ZWALD TRANSPORT INC DOT: 594938 • TILLAMOOK | 4 | VIEW REPORT |
| IRON TRIANGLE LLC DOT: 748337 • JOHN DAY | 4 | VIEW REPORT |
| RAY'S PRODUCE INC DOT: 1267777 • SALEM | 4 | VIEW REPORT |
| PS TRUCKING INC DOT: 524115 • PORTLAND | 4 | VIEW REPORT |
| HAL'S CONSTRUCTION INC DOT: 466418 • OREGON CITY | 4 | VIEW REPORT |
| FAIRVIEW TRUCKING COMPANY DOT: 2365635 • TILLAMOOK | 4 | VIEW REPORT |
| GRAZIANO FOOD SERVICE INC DOT: 629589 • CLACKAMAS | 4 | VIEW REPORT |
| GMS LOGISTICS CORP DOT: 2634302 • PORTLAND | 4 | VIEW REPORT |
| HP CIVIL INC DOT: 3113806 • SALEM | 4 | VIEW REPORT |
| WILSON CONSTRUCTION CO DOT: 326154 • CANBY | 3 | VIEW REPORT |
| NORTHWEST NATURAL GAS COMPANY DOT: 43652 • PORTLAND | 3 | VIEW REPORT |
| WAVEDIVISION HOLDINGS LLC DOT: 1977390 • NEWPORT | 3 | VIEW REPORT |
| NEXGEN LOGISTICS LLC DOT: 2921808 • ONTARIO | 3 | VIEW REPORT |
| BRIX PAVING NORTHWEST INC DOT: 3068500 • SHERWOOD | 3 | VIEW REPORT |
| TIRE FACTORY INC DOT: 1827307 • PORTLAND | 3 | VIEW REPORT |
| KEY LINE CONSTRUCTION DOT: 1025644 • MYRTLE POINT | 3 | VIEW REPORT |
| TAYLOR METAL INC DOT: 444427 • SALEM | 3 | VIEW REPORT |
| T P FREIGHT LINES INC DOT: 26804 • TILLAMOOK | 3 | VIEW REPORT |
| TEAM TRANSPORT INC DOT: 599617 • HARRISBURG | 3 | VIEW REPORT |
| SUPERIOR TANK LINES NORTHWEST DIVISION INC DOT: 1885447 • PORTLAND | 3 | VIEW REPORT |
| H&S ENERGY TRANSPORTATION LLC DOT: 4179164 • GRANTS PASS | 3 | VIEW REPORT |
| PDX TRANS LLC DOT: 2586267 • TROUTDALE | 3 | VIEW REPORT |
| RICK FRANKLIN CORPORATION DOT: 273293 • LEBANON | 3 | VIEW REPORT |
| JERRY D BOWERS TRUCKING LLC DOT: 639137 • COOS BAY | 3 | VIEW REPORT |
| R B BROWNS TRUCKING INC DOT: 142033 • CENTRAL POINT | 3 | VIEW REPORT |
| RIVER CITY RUSH DELIVERY INC DOT: 1208018 • PORTLAND | 3 | VIEW REPORT |
| DRIVE AZURE LLC DOT: 3481206 • DUFUR | 3 | VIEW REPORT |
| BIG RIVER CONSTRUCTION INC DOT: 1056814 • ASTORIA | 3 | VIEW REPORT |
| PER TRUCKING LLC DOT: 1419381 • ELMIRA | 3 | 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.