State-by-state large truck crash data, fatality rates, trend analysis, and deadliest corridors across all 50 states — sourced from FMCSA MCMIS and NHTSA FARS.
Total Crashes (2023)
FMCSA MCMIS 2023
Traffic Fatalities
NHTSA FARS 2023
Truck Occupant Injuries
FMCSA MCMIS 2023
Economic Cost (Annual)
ATRI Economic Analysis
Annual large truck crash volume across all 50 states. Hover a tile for details, click to view state law page.
Annual large truck crashes and fatalities. Note the 2020 dip due to reduced miles traveled during the pandemic.
Crash Peak
164,347
2023 — Highest recorded in 6 years
Fatality Peak
5,788
2021 — Post-pandemic spike
COVID Low
117,988
2020 — Reduced freight activity
Contributing factors in large truck crashes per FMCSA Large Truck Crash Causation Study.
Source: FMCSA Large Truck Crash Causation Study (LTCCS). Percentages represent contributing factor in crashes; multiple factors may apply per crash.
Brake Defects = Trucking Company Liability
When brake failure causes a crash, federal regulations (49 CFR 396) hold the motor carrier responsible for vehicle maintenance — creating strong liability claims.
Hours of Service Violations
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Multi-Party Liability
Truck accidents often involve the driver, motor carrier, cargo loaders, and vehicle manufacturer — each potentially liable and insured separately.
Free Case Evaluation
If you were injured in a truck accident, understanding the cause is the first step to determining liability.
Estimate Your SettlementRanked by total fatal crashes. Click column headers to sort. Fault law affects how settlements are calculated in each state.
Source: FMCSA MCMIS 2023. Fatal crashes defined as crashes involving at least one fatality within 30 days. Fault law classifications per state statutes as of January 2026.
Fatal truck crashes per 100 million vehicle miles traveled (VMT) on major freight interstates.
Highest density of FMCSA-reportable truck crashes on any interstate segment
fatal/100M VMT
Critical east-west freight corridor spanning 2,460 miles
fatal/100M VMT
Historic Route 66 corridor; major truck freight route to California ports
fatal/100M VMT
Southeastern freight artery; congestion hotspot near Atlanta metro
fatal/100M VMT
Highest-volume interstate on the East Coast; 1,900-mile corridor
fatal/100M VMT
Southern freight corridor connecting Texas ports to I-95
fatal/100M VMT
Primary northern cross-country route; significant weather-related incidents
fatal/100M VMT
North-south Midwest corridor; heavy auto industry freight
fatal/100M VMT
Former Route 66; connects Dallas to St. Louis
fatal/100M VMT
East Texas freight link between Dallas-Fort Worth and Little Rock
fatal/100M VMT
Click any state to view its specific fault rules, statute of limitations, and settlement calculator.
AL
Alabama
4.3K
crashes
AK
Alaska
0.3K
crashes
AZ
Arizona
3.4K
crashes
AR
Arkansas
2.6K
crashes
CA
California
15.6K
crashes
CO
Colorado
2.1K
crashes
CT
Connecticut
1.2K
crashes
DE
Delaware
0.4K
crashes
FL
Florida
10.2K
crashes
GA
Georgia
6.9K
crashes
HI
Hawaii
0.3K
crashes
ID
Idaho
1.3K
crashes
IL
Illinois
5.6K
crashes
IN
Indiana
4.9K
crashes
IA
Iowa
1.8K
crashes
KS
Kansas
1.8K
crashes
KY
Kentucky
2.8K
crashes
LA
Louisiana
3.7K
crashes
ME
Maine
0.6K
crashes
MD
Maryland
1.6K
crashes
MA
Massachusetts
1.4K
crashes
MI
Michigan
3.1K
crashes
MN
Minnesota
2.3K
crashes
MS
Mississippi
4.0K
crashes
MO
Missouri
4.6K
crashes
MT
Montana
1.1K
crashes
NE
Nebraska
2.0K
crashes
NV
Nevada
1.6K
crashes
NH
New Hampshire
0.7K
crashes
NJ
New Jersey
1.5K
crashes
NM
New Mexico
1.9K
crashes
NY
New York
3.5K
crashes
NC
North Carolina
5.4K
crashes
ND
North Dakota
0.9K
crashes
OH
Ohio
5.9K
crashes
OK
Oklahoma
2.8K
crashes
OR
Oregon
1.5K
crashes
PA
Pennsylvania
6.2K
crashes
RI
Rhode Island
0.4K
crashes
SC
South Carolina
2.5K
crashes
SD
South Dakota
1.0K
crashes
TN
Tennessee
5.1K
crashes
TX
Texas
22.2K
crashes
UT
Utah
1.1K
crashes
VT
Vermont
0.3K
crashes
VA
Virginia
3.3K
crashes
WA
Washington
2.0K
crashes
WV
West Virginia
1.4K
crashes
WI
Wisconsin
3.0K
crashes
WY
Wyoming
0.8K
crashes
Primary source for crash counts, fatal crashes, and injury data. Includes all crashes involving large trucks (GVWR over 10,000 lbs) reported to FMCSA through state police reports. Data covers calendar year 2023 (most recent published dataset).
Census of all motor vehicle traffic crashes that result in death of a person within 30 days. Used for fatality counts and fatality rates per 100,000 population.
Economic cost estimates based on ATRI's Comprehensive Costs of Motor Vehicle Crashes methodology. Includes medical, emergency services, legal, productivity, and property damage costs.
In-depth study of 963 crashes involving large trucks. Used for crash cause percentages. Note: multiple causal factors may apply to a single crash.
Large Truck
Commercial motor vehicle with GVWR over 10,000 lbs, including semi-trucks, box trucks, and buses
Fatal Crash
Any crash involving at least one fatality within 30 days of the crash date
Injury Crash
Crash resulting in at least one non-fatal injury requiring medical attention
VMT
Vehicle Miles Traveled — used to normalize crash rates across states with different traffic volumes
The full dataset in PDF and CSV format — state-by-state crash data, corridor analysis, fault rule guide, and settlement benchmarks. Used by attorneys and insurers nationwide.
Data Disclaimer: Statistics on this page are derived from publicly available federal datasets (FMCSA MCMIS, NHTSA FARS) and research publications. State-level figures represent the most recent available data and may differ from final published FMCSA annual reports due to reporting lag and data revisions. Economic cost estimates are approximations based on ATRI methodology. This page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Full Disclaimer
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