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Virginia Safety Report

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

National Ranking
#16
of 51 states by fatalities
around the national median
Traffic Fatalities
917
↑ 0.3% vs 2023
Source: NHTSA FARS 2024
Truck-Involved
122
13.3% of all fatalities
Large trucks (GVWR >10K)
Motor Carriers
69,286
2,091,270 power units
Source: FMCSA Registry
Clean Records
97.0%
67,209 carriers
Zero crashes (24 months)

Executive Summary

According to NHTSA's Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), Virginia recorded 917 traffic fatalities in 2024, representing a 0.3% increase from the previous year, raising safety concerns. Large trucks were involved in 122 of these incidents (13.3% of total fatalities). The state's fatality rate of 10.3 per 100,000 residents remains below the national average of 11.5 per 100,000 residents. Of the 69,286 registered motor carriers in Virginia, 2,077 (3.0%) have crash incidents on record within the 24-month federal monitoring period.

Economic Context

Virginia's $798 billion economy relies on efficient freight transportation across its major corridors, including I-95 (N-S) and I-81 (Valley). The state's trucking industry employs approximately 29,830 workers, contributing significantly to both local employment and interstate commerce.

State GDP
$798B
Trucking Jobs
29,830
Major Freight Corridors
I-95 (N-S)I-81 (Valley)I-64 (E-W)Port of Virginia

Risk Analysis

Risk analysis identifies 10 carriers in Virginia with elevated crash histories (4+ incidents in 24 months). The highest-risk carrier, ESTES EXPRESS LINES (USDOT 121018), has recorded 586 crashes during the monitoring period. Combined, these 10 carriers account for 1300 of the state's 4891 total carrier-involved incidents—a disproportionate 26.6% 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.

122
Fatal Crashes
2,347
Injury Crashes
4,891
Total Incidents

Virginia Trucking Industry Overview

The trucking industry in Virginia employs approximately 29,830 workers, contributing to the state's $798 billion GDP. Registered carriers operate a combined fleet of 2,091,270 power units with 472,811 active drivers. Key freight arteries include I-95 (N-S), I-81 (Valley), I-64 (E-W), 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.

69,286
Carriers
2,091,270
Power Units
472,811
Drivers
30.2
Avg Fleet Size

Top Cities by Carrier Concentration

Virginia Motor Carrier Directory

Showing top 100 by incident volume
Carrier Identity Crashes (24m) Action
ESTES EXPRESS LINES
DOT: 121018 • RICHMOND
586 VIEW REPORT
PERFORMANCE TRANSPORTATION LLC
DOT: 270150 • RICHMOND
212 VIEW REPORT
TFORCE FREIGHT INC
DOT: 121058 • HENRICO
179 VIEW REPORT
FERGUSON ENTERPRISES LLC
DOT: 282018 • NEWPORT NEWS
67 VIEW REPORT
BEACON SALES ACQUISITION INC
DOT: 31386 • HERNDON
59 VIEW REPORT
TFA LOGISTICS LLC
DOT: 255631 • ASHLAND
51 VIEW REPORT
REINHART TRANSPORTATION LLC
DOT: 882290 • RICHMOND
45 VIEW REPORT
THOMPSON TRUCKING INC
DOT: 263863 • CONCORD
37 VIEW REPORT
UNIVERSAL LOGISTICS OF VIRGINIA LLC
DOT: 3330935 • RICHMOND
33 VIEW REPORT
ROCKTOWN TRANSPORT LLC
DOT: 760829 • MT CRAWFORD
31 VIEW REPORT
VISTAR TRANSPORTATION LLC
DOT: 333153 • RICHMOND
26 VIEW REPORT
ABILENE MOTOR EXPRESS LLC
DOT: 335555 • NORTH CHESTERFIELD
25 VIEW REPORT
ADAMS CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
DOT: 339391 • ROANOKE
21 VIEW REPORT
MW MANUFACTURERS INC
DOT: 288306 • ROCKY MOUNT
19 VIEW REPORT
CARMAX AUTO SUPERSTORES INC
DOT: 731233 • RICHMOND
18 VIEW REPORT
BIG E TRANSPORTATION LLC
DOT: 1762766 • RICHMOND
17 VIEW REPORT
SERVICE TRANSFER INC
DOT: 139659 • CHESAPEAKE
17 VIEW REPORT
DNA LOGISTIX INC
DOT: 3423204 • ASHBURN
15 VIEW REPORT
HOT-ROCK HAULERS LLC
DOT: 1496668 • SOUTH BOSTON
14 VIEW REPORT
GIVENS TRANSPORTATION INC
DOT: 1070890 • CHESAPEAKE
14 VIEW REPORT
PAYNE INC
DOT: 194795 • FREDERICKSBURG
14 VIEW REPORT
M PITTMAN ENTERPRISES LC
DOT: 1008530 • MANASSAS
14 VIEW REPORT
CARMAX AUTO SUPERSTORES WEST COAST INC
DOT: 2837055 • RICHMOND
14 VIEW REPORT
XYLEM I LLC
DOT: 2520441 • NORFOLK
13 VIEW REPORT
CARTER MACHINERY COMPANY INC
DOT: 32541 • SALEM
13 VIEW REPORT
WASTE MANAGEMENT OF VIRGINIA INC
DOT: 334446 • CHESAPEAKE
13 VIEW REPORT
GAS FIELD SERVICES INC
DOT: 1343913 • ROSEDALE
13 VIEW REPORT
J R THARPE TRUCKING COMPANY INC
DOT: 270972 • CHESTER
13 VIEW REPORT
FLEETMASTER EXPRESS INCORPORATED
DOT: 404732 • ROANOKE
13 VIEW REPORT
ESTES LEASING LLC
DOT: 1848667 • RICHMOND
13 VIEW REPORT
AERO GLOBAL LOGISTICS
DOT: 2447319 • WINCHESTER
13 VIEW REPORT
ALLAN MYERS VA INC
DOT: 422516 • WILLIAMSBURG
13 VIEW REPORT
THOMPSON TRUCKING ACQUISITIONS LLC
DOT: 441790 • FREDERICKSBURG
12 VIEW REPORT
PATRIOT CARRIERS INC
DOT: 1864030 • BERRYVILLE
12 VIEW REPORT
MCKESSON MEDICAL SURGICAL INC
DOT: 191101 • RICHMOND
11 VIEW REPORT
APPALACHIAN FREIGHT CARRIERS INC
DOT: 32173 • EDINBURG
11 VIEW REPORT
SOUTHERN STATES CO-OPERATIVE INC
DOT: 4969 • RICHMOND
10 VIEW REPORT
LAWRENCE TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS INC
DOT: 84337 • ROANOKE
10 VIEW REPORT
FS VIRGINIA LLC
DOT: 4224190 • ASHLAND
10 VIEW REPORT
TITAN VIRGINIA READY MIX LLC
DOT: 1347621 • NORFOLK
10 VIEW REPORT
JAMES RIVER CARRIERS LLC
DOT: 3113083 • RICHMOND
10 VIEW REPORT
F L MOORE & SONS INC
DOT: 656502 • LYNCHBURG
10 VIEW REPORT
EUROVIA ATLANTIC COAST LLC
DOT: 3201032 • CHANTILLY
10 VIEW REPORT
NEW RIVER ELECTRICAL CORPORATION
DOT: 41508 • CLOVERDALE
9 VIEW REPORT
FISHER AUTO PARTS INC
DOT: 298608 • STAUNTON
9 VIEW REPORT
HOUFF TRANSFER INCORPORATED
DOT: 84328 • WEYERS CAVE
9 VIEW REPORT
SWEETIE BOY TRANSPORTATION LLC
DOT: 2106834 • RICHMOND
9 VIEW REPORT
ATLANTIC TRANSPORT LLC
DOT: 3109246 • VIRGINIA BEACH
9 VIEW REPORT
ATLANTIC HEATING & COOLING SERVICE INC
DOT: 1726125 • VIRGINIA BEACH
9 VIEW REPORT
VIRGINIA ELECTRIC & POWER CO
DOT: 4929 • RICHMOND
8 VIEW REPORT
GFL OF VIRGINIA LLC
DOT: 2055475 • WEST POINT
8 VIEW REPORT
FOSTER FUELS INC
DOT: 263622 • BROOKNEAL
8 VIEW REPORT
MULLENS MARKINGS INC
DOT: 1418402 • CULPEPER
8 VIEW REPORT
RESTON LIMOUSINE & TRAVEL SERVICE INC
DOT: 561180 • STERLING
8 VIEW REPORT
SYSCO VIRGINIA LLC
DOT: 418347 • HARRISONBURG
8 VIEW REPORT
PARKER OIL COMPANY INC
DOT: 10311 • SOUTH HILL
8 VIEW REPORT
PETROLEUM CARRIERS LLC
DOT: 993280 • RICHMOND
8 VIEW REPORT
ESSEX CONCRETE CORPORATION
DOT: 389371 • TAPPAHANNOCK
8 VIEW REPORT
HANDCRAFT CLEANERS & LAUNDERS
DOT: 1853313 • RICHMOND
8 VIEW REPORT
CARRINGTON LOGISTICS LLC
DOT: 3349432 • ASHLAND
8 VIEW REPORT
C & S SNYDER TRUCKING INC
DOT: 1469669 • WINCHESTER
8 VIEW REPORT
G & G FARM SERVICE INC
DOT: 350080 • SUFFOLK
8 VIEW REPORT
CARPENTER CO
DOT: 121209 • RICHMOND
7 VIEW REPORT
MARYLAND AND VIRGINIA MILK PRODUCERS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION INC
DOT: 377710 • HERNDON
7 VIEW REPORT
CROSBY TRUCKING SERVICE INC
DOT: 32052 • MT SIDNEY
7 VIEW REPORT
STEPANOV TRUCKING LLC
DOT: 1171309 • MT CRAWFORD
7 VIEW REPORT
GERDAU AMERISTEEL US INC
DOT: 15802 • ROANOKE
7 VIEW REPORT
HILLCREST TRANSPORTATION INC
DOT: 1006495 • SOUTH PRINCE GEORGE
7 VIEW REPORT
GOLD MEDAL SERVICES LLC
DOT: 4253919 • MANASSAS PARK
7 VIEW REPORT
HWS LLC
DOT: 1435014 • FALLS CHURCH
7 VIEW REPORT
JAMES R BAILEY HAULING LLC
DOT: 1266394 • ORANGE
7 VIEW REPORT
JAKE TRANSPORTATION INC
DOT: 1363368 • CHARLOTTESVILLE
7 VIEW REPORT
INDUSTRIAL DISPOSAL SERVICES INC
DOT: 1053472 • MANASSAS
7 VIEW REPORT
D D & D TRUCKING LLC
DOT: 2539514 • LYNCHBURG
7 VIEW REPORT
BARGER LEASING INC
DOT: 271629 • WEBER CITY
7 VIEW REPORT
JW GOLDING HAULING LLC
DOT: 3145757 • RICHMOND
7 VIEW REPORT
SLURRY PAVERS INC
DOT: 369780 • RICHMOND
6 VIEW REPORT
IBV LLC
DOT: 1750497 • PORTSMOUTH
6 VIEW REPORT
BAY DISPOSAL LLC
DOT: 1551907 • NORFOLK
6 VIEW REPORT
FIRST PIEDMONT CORPORATION
DOT: 596451 • CHATHAM
6 VIEW REPORT
GG CARGO GROUP INC
DOT: 3148669 • ASHLAND
6 VIEW REPORT
BRANCH CIVIL INC
DOT: 32509 • ROANOKE
6 VIEW REPORT
SERVICE TRUCKING CO INC
DOT: 886202 • LYNCHBURG
6 VIEW REPORT
MCGOWAN GROUP INC
DOT: 495322 • SUFFOLK
6 VIEW REPORT
DC TRAILS INC
DOT: 936876 • LORTON
6 VIEW REPORT
KMG HAULING INC
DOT: 984584 • STERLING
6 VIEW REPORT
MCCRAW TRUCKING INC
DOT: 1029809 • CANA
6 VIEW REPORT
NOVO TRANSPORTATION LLC
DOT: 3604806 • RICHMOND
6 VIEW REPORT
LOPEZ TRUCKING II LLC
DOT: 818933 • LORTON
6 VIEW REPORT
L L CARTER & SON INC
DOT: 591463 • RUTHER GLEN
6 VIEW REPORT
J W CANADAY TRUCKING INC
DOT: 470267 • PROVIDENCE FORGE
6 VIEW REPORT
NOVA WASTE LLC
DOT: 3005488 • MANASSAS
6 VIEW REPORT
QUALITY FREIGHT LINE INC
DOT: 2148825 • MIDLAND
6 VIEW REPORT
BLU-CORE LLC
DOT: 3417964 • MANASSAS
6 VIEW REPORT
CABIN RIDGE TRANSPORT LLC
DOT: 2364308 • FULKS RUN
6 VIEW REPORT
HOWELL'S MOTOR FREIGHT INC
DOT: 84329 • CLOVERDALE
6 VIEW REPORT
CAPITOL BUILDING SUPPLY INC
DOT: 280543 • MANASSAS PARK
5 VIEW REPORT
HAMPTON ROADS CONNECTOR PARTNERS
DOT: 3381806 • NORFOLK
5 VIEW REPORT
GROOME TRANSPORTATION LLC
DOT: 121026 • RICHMOND
5 VIEW REPORT
S B COX READY MIX INC
DOT: 2284804 • ROCKVILLE
5 VIEW REPORT

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.

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