Live Data Feed Updated: 2026-08-31

Texas Safety Report

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

National Ranking

of 51 states by fatalities

among the highest fatality states

Traffic Fatalities

4,160

↓ 3.1% vs 2023

Source: NHTSA FARS 2024

Truck-Involved

720

17.3% of all fatalities

Large trucks (GVWR >10K)

Motor Carriers

375,345

10,216,617 power units

Source: FMCSA Registry

Clean Records

96.5%

362,022 carriers

Zero crashes (24 months)

Executive Summary

According to NHTSA's Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), Texas recorded 4,160 traffic fatalities in 2024, representing a 3.1% decrease from the previous year, indicating improving safety conditions. Large trucks were involved in 720 of these incidents (17.3% of total fatalities). The state's fatality rate of 13.1 per 100,000 residents exceeds the national average of 11.5 per 100,000 residents by 1.6 points. Of the 375,345 registered motor carriers in Texas, 13,323 (3.5%) have crash incidents on record within the 24-month federal monitoring period.

Economic Context

As the nation's second-largest economy with a GDP exceeding $2.9 trillion, Texas serves as the primary gateway for US-Mexico trade. The state processes approximately 40% of all cross-border freight traffic, with the Laredo port of entry alone handling over $234 billion in annual trade value.

State GDP

$2.9T

Trucking Jobs

151,162

Major Freight Corridors

I-35 (NAFTA)I-10 (E-W)I-20 (N)I-45 (Houston-Dallas)

Risk Analysis

Risk analysis identifies 10 carriers in Texas with elevated crash histories (4+ incidents in 24 months). The highest-risk carrier, UNITED RENTALS (NORTH AMERICA) INC (USDOT 899748), has recorded 261 crashes during the monitoring period. Combined, these 10 carriers account for 1337 of the state's 25730 total carrier-involved incidents—a disproportionate 5.2% of all crashes from just 0.00% of registered carriers. Shippers and freight brokers are advised to conduct thorough due diligence when engaging carriers with multiple incidents on record.

954

Fatal Crashes

14,476

Injury Crashes

25,730

Total Incidents

Texas Trucking Industry Overview

The trucking industry in Texas employs approximately 151,162 workers, contributing to the state's $2.9 trillion GDP. Registered carriers operate a combined fleet of 10,216,617 power units with 2,273,240 active drivers. Key freight arteries include I-35 (NAFTA), I-10 (E-W), I-20 (N), 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.

375,345

Carriers

10,216,617

Power Units

2,273,240

Drivers

27.2

Avg Fleet Size

Top Cities by Carrier Concentration

Texas Motor Carrier Directory

Showing top 100 by incident volume

Carrier Identity	Fleet Size	Crashes (24m)	Fatal	Injured	Action
UNITED RENTALS (NORTH AMERICA) INC DOT: 899748 • IRVING	8747 Trucks	261	10	114	VIEW REPORT
ROLLING FRITO LAY SALES LP DOT: 926150 • PLANO	15635 Trucks	171	5	90	VIEW REPORT
FL TRANSPORTATION INC DOT: 1421875 • PLANO	1763 Trucks	171	2	82	VIEW REPORT
STEVENS TRANSPORT INC DOT: 79466 • DALLAS	2200 Trucks	162	1	65	VIEW REPORT
TRANSCO INC DOT: 1062707 • TEMPLE	1879 Trucks	124	3	57	VIEW REPORT
MFS FLEET INC DOT: 917131 • TEMPLE	2073 Trucks	121	5	52	VIEW REPORT
BEN E KEITH COMPANY DOT: 115479 • FORT WORTH	1768 Trucks	92	2	54	VIEW REPORT
ROOFLINE INC DOT: 739235 • MCKINNEY	4832 Trucks	91	2	46	VIEW REPORT
LOOMIS ARMORED US LLC DOT: 252201 • HOUSTON	3042 Trucks	73	1	38	VIEW REPORT
CEVA FREIGHT LLC DOT: 1719074 • HOUSTON	1112 Trucks	71	3	46	VIEW REPORT
FUEL SOUTH EXPRESS LLC DOT: 362702 • HOUSTON	606 Trucks	69	-	21	VIEW REPORT
BRINK'S INCORPORATED DOT: 76054 • COPPELL	3287 Trucks	67	-	32	VIEW REPORT
GREYHOUND LINES INC DOT: 44110 • DALLAS	702 Trucks	64	7	99	VIEW REPORT
CLOUDTRUCKS LLC DOT: 3300318 • DALLAS	350 Trucks	63	1	20	VIEW REPORT
DARLING INGREDIENTS INC DOT: 471318 • IRVING	1865 Trucks	60	-	27	VIEW REPORT
RUSH TRUCK LEASING INC DOT: 333690 • NEW BRAUNFELS	7074 Trucks	58	-	39	VIEW REPORT
SYSCO USA I INC DOT: 156275 • HOUSTON	1472 Trucks	58	1	38	VIEW REPORT
GULF WINDS INTERNATIONAL INC DOT: 690147 • SEABROOK	731 Trucks	55	-	33	VIEW REPORT
FORZA TRANSPORTATION SERVICES INC DOT: 2490721 • LAREDO	1078 Trucks	54	3	32	VIEW REPORT
K L BREEDEN & SONS LLC DOT: 1836511 • FORT WORTH	761 Trucks	53	1	17	VIEW REPORT
WASTE MANAGEMENT OF TEXAS INC DOT: 386083 • HUMBLE	1109 Trucks	51	-	20	VIEW REPORT
H-E-B LP DOT: 351057 • SAN ANTONIO	922 Trucks	49	2	33	VIEW REPORT
J. S. HELWIG & SON, L.L.C. DOT: 185183 • TERRELL	434 Trucks	45	-	16	VIEW REPORT
CROSS INTEGRATED TRANSPORT LLC DOT: 2195271 • DALHART	461 Trucks	44	4	26	VIEW REPORT
FFE TRANSPORTATION SERVICES INC DOT: 109745 • LANCASTER	829 Trucks	41	-	33	VIEW REPORT
PPC TRANSPORTATION COMPANY DOT: 1200892 • PITTSBURG	786 Trucks	41	2	21	VIEW REPORT
JUST IN TIME CARGO INC DOT: 2129045 • FORT WORTH	348 Trucks	41	1	12	VIEW REPORT
TEXAS TRANSEASTERN INC DOT: 387401 • PASADENA	344 Trucks	40	2	25	VIEW REPORT
BLUE BELL CREAMERIES LP DOT: 119456 • BRENHAM	1818 Trucks	39	1	20	VIEW REPORT
WILLIAMS BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION CO INC DOT: 27641 • HOUSTON	665 Trucks	39	-	27	VIEW REPORT
DX XPRESS INC DOT: 2128019 • LAREDO	586 Trucks	39	2	19	VIEW REPORT
AGGREGATE HAULERS I LP DOT: 1021485 • NEW BRAUNFELS	429 Trucks	38	1	10	VIEW REPORT
COCA-COLA SOUTHWEST BEVERAGES LLC DOT: 2977752 • DALLAS	1763 Trucks	36	-	24	VIEW REPORT
WASTE CONNECTIONS LONE STAR INC DOT: 840183 • THE WOODLANDS	1247 Trucks	36	3	23	VIEW REPORT
TITUS TRANSPORT HOLDINGS LLC DOT: 1832220 • DENTON	335 Trucks	35	1	14	VIEW REPORT
TRP CONSTRUCTION GROUP LLC DOT: 2145588 • FORT WORTH	1184 Trucks	34	-	17	VIEW REPORT
FRONTIER EQUIPMENTCO LLC DOT: 4272566 • DALLAS	675 Trucks	34	5	24	VIEW REPORT
LIQUID ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS OF TEXAS LLC DOT: 1070464 • IRVING	610 Trucks	33	1	14	VIEW REPORT
SELECT DEDICATED SOLUTIONS LLC DOT: 1877140 • LAREDO	329 Trucks	33	1	13	VIEW REPORT
TRADEX LOGISTICS INC DOT: 2360323 • LAREDO	201 Trucks	33	-	14	VIEW REPORT
FORGELINE LOGISTICS LLC DOT: 3819283 • MCKINNEY	155 Trucks	33	-	23	VIEW REPORT
LONE STAR TRANSPORTATION LLC DOT: 320691 • FORT WORTH	404 Trucks	32	1	18	VIEW REPORT
PROFESSIONAL TRAFFIC CONTROL LLC DOT: 2491324 • HOUSTON	9 Trucks	32	2	34	VIEW REPORT
SOUTHERN FLUID SOLUTIONS LLC DOT: 3039724 • CENTER	118 Trucks	31	2	18	VIEW REPORT
TEXAS MATERIALS GROUP INC DOT: 140721 • AUSTIN	1212 Trucks	29	-	17	VIEW REPORT
NORCO CORPORATION DOT: 985416 • SAGINAW	237 Trucks	29	-	18	VIEW REPORT
FJ CARRIER LOGISTICS LLC DOT: 3162922 • LAREDO	230 Trucks	29	2	15	VIEW REPORT
CEVA CONTRACT LOGISTICS US INC DOT: 187774 • HOUSTON	452 Trucks	28	1	15	VIEW REPORT
US AUTOLOGISTICS LLC DOT: 357779 • HOUSTON	382 Trucks	28	2	11	VIEW REPORT
ENTERPRISE LOGISTIC SERVICES LLC DOT: 115179 • HOUSTON	428 Trucks	27	1	13	VIEW REPORT
SOUTHERN MAIL SERVICE INC DOT: 172954 • CONROE	381 Trucks	26	3	20	VIEW REPORT
TIMCO LOGISTICS SYSTEMS LLC DOT: 1386339 • WAXAHACHIE	285 Trucks	26	2	10	VIEW REPORT
BNSF RAILWAY COMPANY DOT: 281683 • FORT WORTH	2987 Trucks	25	1	10	VIEW REPORT
TRIMAC TRANSPORTATION INC DOT: 36431 • PASADENA	464 Trucks	25	3	16	VIEW REPORT
48FORTY SOLUTIONS LLC DOT: 1200996 • HOUSTON	462 Trucks	25	1	8	VIEW REPORT
ERIVES ENTERPRISES INC DOT: 1807687 • EL PASO	420 Trucks	25	1	4	VIEW REPORT
TITUS TRANSPORT SERVICES LLC DOT: 306971 • DENTON	270 Trucks	25	-	8	VIEW REPORT
CONSOLIDATED ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTORS INC DOT: 277907 • IRVING	2545 Trucks	24	-	6	VIEW REPORT
STANDARD LOGISTICS TRANSPORTATION LLC DOT: 510003 • DALLAS	366 Trucks	24	1	10	VIEW REPORT
RAIDER EXPRESS INC DOT: 817781 • FORT WORTH	350 Trucks	24	-	7	VIEW REPORT
TEXAS INTERNATIONAL ENTERPRISES INC DOT: 2196912 • LAREDO	297 Trucks	24	1	13	VIEW REPORT
M&J CARRIERS LLC DOT: 2349233 • LAREDO	292 Trucks	23	-	5	VIEW REPORT
PARKWAY TRANSPORT INC DOT: 212550 • SAN ANTONIO	261 Trucks	23	4	13	VIEW REPORT
WHITE TRANSPORTATION SERVICES INC DOT: 347495 • LUBBOCK	160 Trucks	23	-	17	VIEW REPORT
NEXTIER COMPLETION SOLUTIONS INC DOT: 1617384 • HOUSTON	2193 Trucks	22	-	17	VIEW REPORT
MCCOY CORPORATION DOT: 379133 • SAN MARCOS	465 Trucks	22	1	20	VIEW REPORT
TEXAS DISPOSAL SYSTEMS INC DOT: 1940450 • BUDA	419 Trucks	22	1	15	VIEW REPORT
FREIGHTSOL LLC DOT: 2154826 • LAREDO	322 Trucks	22	1	7	VIEW REPORT
T M TRANSPORTATION SERVICES LLC DOT: 2252295 • LAREDO	171 Trucks	22	1	10	VIEW REPORT
RIG RUNNERS LLC DOT: 1014498 • THE WOODLANDS	695 Trucks	21	1	15	VIEW REPORT
PILOT THOMAS LOGISTICS LLC DOT: 1936338 • GRAPEVINE	314 Trucks	21	-	10	VIEW REPORT
THE AI FLEET INC DOT: 3443025 • AUSTIN	72 Trucks	21	-	7	VIEW REPORT
SELECT WATER SOLUTIONS LLC DOT: 1609544 • GAINESVILLE	1625 Trucks	20	1	11	VIEW REPORT
NORTHSIDE ISD TRANSPORTATION DOT: 1249763 • SAN ANTONIO	967 Trucks	20	-	8	VIEW REPORT
COASTAL TRANSPORT COMPANY INC DOT: 36647 • SAN ANTONIO	715 Trucks	20	1	8	VIEW REPORT
STUDENT TRANSPORTATION OF AMERICA INC DOT: 2356208 • BASTROP	692 Trucks	20	-	22	VIEW REPORT
COPART CATASTROPHE RESPONSE FLEET LLC DOT: 2869944 • DALLAS	435 Trucks	20	1	9	VIEW REPORT
JAX TRANSPORT LLC DOT: 1876810 • AMARILLO	221 Trucks	20	-	6	VIEW REPORT
KLB EAST LLC DOT: 3383088 • FORT WORTH	178 Trucks	20	-	12	VIEW REPORT
MUNOZ TRUCKING INC DOT: 678899 • EL PASO	132 Trucks	20	1	9	VIEW REPORT
VSS TRANSPORTATION GROUP INC DOT: 2545275 • CARROLLTON	400 Trucks	19	-	11	VIEW REPORT
MULHOLLAND ENERGY SERVICES LLC DOT: 2444172 • MIDLAND	316 Trucks	19	1	14	VIEW REPORT
ELITE FREIGHTWAYS LLC DOT: 3300200 • HOUSTON	170 Trucks	19	-	10	VIEW REPORT
ALLEYTON RESOURCE DOT: 1990277 • RICHMOND	2453 Trucks	18	-	9	VIEW REPORT
POLY TRUCKING INC DOT: 160955 • GRAND PRAIRIE	412 Trucks	18	3	8	VIEW REPORT
RESOURCE TRANSPORT LLC DOT: 1742611 • FORT WORTH	368 Trucks	18	1	12	VIEW REPORT
SPG TRANSPORTATION INC DOT: 2881143 • GRAND PRAIRIE	357 Trucks	18	2	11	VIEW REPORT
GOAL TRANSPORTS LLC DOT: 1836332 • EL PASO	220 Trucks	18	1	11	VIEW REPORT
GENESIS INTERMODAL SERVICES LLC DOT: 3408478 • SAN ANTONIO	157 Trucks	18	1	15	VIEW REPORT
STATEWIDE TRUCKING CORP DOT: 388886 • FATE	130 Trucks	18	-	11	VIEW REPORT
TUTLE & TUTLE TRUCKING INC DOT: 1058705 • CLEBURNE	128 Trucks	18	2	7	VIEW REPORT
ELKINS TRUCK LINES LLC DOT: 2356627 • WASKOM	121 Trucks	18	-	2	VIEW REPORT
DEE KING TRUCKING LP DOT: 665223 • AMARILLO	100 Trucks	18	1	5	VIEW REPORT
MV PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION INC DOT: 1205759 • DALLAS	971 Trucks	17	1	8	VIEW REPORT
RUSSELL TRANSPORT INC DOT: 515580 • EL PASO	329 Trucks	17	-	15	VIEW REPORT
CAR TRANSPORT INC DOT: 248283 • BURLESON	309 Trucks	17	-	9	VIEW REPORT
SOUTHERN TRANSPORT LLC DOT: 1465793 • GLADEWATER	250 Trucks	17	-	10	VIEW REPORT
TRI -STATE VACUUM AND RENTAL LLC DOT: 2954767 • JOAQUIN	217 Trucks	17	-	21	VIEW REPORT
HUNTER EXPRESS US INC DOT: 2318362 • LAREDO	202 Trucks	17	-	8	VIEW REPORT
AMERICANSTAR TRANSPORT LLC DOT: 1986353 • NORTH RICHLAND	201 Trucks	17	-	13	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 (2024 data).

Last updated: 2026-08-31. Data refresh occurs monthly. Fatality counts represent all motor vehicle crashes, not exclusively commercial vehicle incidents.