Best and Worst States for Truck Parking Availability a 2026 Trucker Path Report

Trucker Path recently released its parking statistics report covering the period from September 2025 through June 2026. The report is based on data submitted by drivers using the platform, which provides truck-specific navigation, including real-time information on the availability of free and reserved truck parking.

According to Trucker Path’s analysis, East Coast states face the greatest shortage of truck parking. Massachusetts, Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, Tennessee, and North Carolina rank among the states where drivers report the most difficulty finding parking spaces, particularly at private facilities.

By contrast, South Dakota, Montana, North Dakota, Nevada, Wyoming, Iowa, Louisiana, and Alaska stand out for offering greater truck parking availability, both overall and at private facilities.

Chris Oliver, Chief Marketing Officer at Trucker Path, said that given the current shortage of safe truck parking, drivers’ ratings and parking reports are valuable to everyone. Oliver added that the company supports recent federal efforts to fund additional truck parking, helping keep professional drivers safe and well-rested.

Federal funding for truck parking projects

Several of the states highlighted in Trucker Path’s report recently received federal funding for truck parking projects. Wyoming was awarded $1.4 million to develop a Comprehensive Winter Truck Parking Action Plan aimed at improving emergency parking options during severe weather. Louisiana received $640,000 to study truck parking demand and identify opportunities to expand parking at publicly owned sites.

Illinois received $13 million to expand truck parking and improve the Fort Massac and Salt Kettle rest areas. Kentucky was awarded $25 million to increase truck parking capacity at seven existing rest areas along Interstates 75, 71, 65, and 64. Mississippi received $22 million to expand truck parking capacity to more than 70 spaces at the Hancock County Welcome Center on Interstate 10.

These awards were part of a broader funding announcement under the Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) program by U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy. Kentucky, Mississippi, and Illinois received larger grants specifically designated for truck parking improvements. Altogether, the five states received $62 million in funding.

States with the highest and lowest truck parking availability

Truck parking remains one of the transportation industry’s most pressing concerns in the United States. According to Trucker Path, more than one million drivers use its platform to locate rest areas and truck parking facilities. The shortage is significant, with approximately one dedicated truck parking space for every 11 commercial trucks on the road. In addition, the American Trucking Associations estimates that the average driver loses nearly $7,000 per year due to time spent searching for parking or cutting driving hours short to secure an available space.

Trucker Path’s analysis ranks the states where drivers using the app reported the highest and lowest parking availability during both daytime and nighttime hours.

Top 5 states with the highest daytime truck parking availability (11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.)

1. South Dakota – 97.5%
2. Montana – 96.5%
3. North Dakota – 96.3%
4. Louisiana – 95.9%
5. Idaho – 95.4%

Top 5 states with the highest nighttime truck parking availability (7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.)

1. South Dakota – 93.5%
2. Montana – 91.5%
3. North Dakota – 90.5%
4. Nevada – 87.5%
5. Wyoming – 84.3%

Top 5 states with the lowest daytime truck parking availability (11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.)

1. Massachusetts – 35.8%
2. New Jersey – 22.0%
3. Delaware – 17.9%
4. Connecticut – 17.3%
5. Washington – 15.4%

Top 5 states with the lowest nighttime truck parking availability (7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.)

1. Massachusetts – 59.2%
2. Delaware – 54.0%
3. Connecticut – 52.9%
4. Maryland – 52.9%
5. New Jersey – 52.3%