All carriers are required to report this information to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, an agency under the Department of Transportation.
safer.fmcsa.dot.gov/CompanySnapshot.aspx
The FMCSA routinely makes this information available to the public. The information below is from the most recent figures, which chronicle December 2015 to December 2017.
FedEx Truck Accident History
In the 24-month period prior to December 3, 2017, FedEx Express drivers were reported to have been involved in 1762 crashes, 575 involving injuries, including 41 deaths. From 2012, the number of crashes has increased by 254.5%; the number of injuries has increased by 192%; and the number of fatalities has increased by 273%.
J.B. Hunt Accident History
In the 24-month period prior to December 3, 2017, J. B. Hunt drivers were reported to have been involved in 1252 crashes, 403 involving injuries, including 30 deaths. From 2012, the number of crashes has increased by 86%; the number of injuries has increased by 66.5%; the number of fatalities has increased by 150%.
Swift Transportation Accident History
In the 24-month period prior to December 3, 2017, Swift drivers were reported to have been involved in 2,256 crashes, 657 involving injuries, including 67 deaths. Since 2012, the number of crashes has increased by 50.4%; the number has increased by 51%; the number of fatalities has increased by 43%.
Werner Enterprises Truck Accident History
In the 24-month period prior to December 3, 2017, Werner drivers were reported to have been involved in 994 crashes, 286 involving injuries, including 30 deaths. Since 2012, the number of crashes has increased by 3.5%; the number of injuries has decreased by 7.4%; and the number of fatalities has increased by 16.6%.
UPS Truck Accident History
In the 24-month period prior to December 3, 2017, UPS drivers were reported to have been involved in 2,003 crashes, 689 involving injuries, including 49 deaths. Since 2012, the number of crashes has increased by 38%; the number of injures has increased by 27%; and the number of fatalities has increased by 25.6%.
US Xpress Truck Accident History
In the 24-month period prior to December 3, 2017, US Xpress drivers were reported to have been involved in 767 crashes, 254 involving injuries, including 19 deaths. Since 2012, the number of crashes has increased by 31.5%; the number of injuries has increased by 34.4%; and the number of fatalities has increased by 18.75%.
DHL Express Truck Accident History
In the 24-month period prior to December 3, 2017, DHL Express drivers were reported to have been involved in 16 crashes, involving 7 injuries and 1 fatality. From 2012, the number of crashes has increased by 100% and the number of injuries has increased by 75%.
Con-Way Accident History
In the 24-month period prior to December 3, 2017, Con-way Freight drivers were reported to have been involved in 593 crashes, 185 involving injuries, including 22 deaths. From 2012, the number of crashes has increased by 7%; the number of injuries has decreased by 6.5%; and the number of fatalities has increased by 46.6%.
Averitt Express Accident History
In the 24-month period prior to December 3, 2017, Averitt Express drivers were reported to have been involved in 425 crashes, 150 involving injuries, including 12 deaths. From 2012, the number of crashes has increased by 38%; the number of injuries has increased by 50%; and the number of fatalities has decreased by 83%.
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Just trying to make it easier for others to be informed as it will effect them eventually regardless if you're directly involved in the trucking industry or not
Yay! Had a good plan, luckily got a good loader (can make or break your day), drive an excellent truck, and as always I have great customers. Couldnt ask for much more.....
