Analyzing trucking safety: crash trends by fleet size

The FMCSA records reveal marked differences in crash rates based on fleet size. The digital outlet FreightWaves, in collaboration with a data partner, analyzed crash analytics from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) with the aim of identifying the trucking companies with the highest number of accidents per driver. The data were analyzed through […]
Consequences of overloaded, unregulated, and restless trucking: 250 fatal accidents per month

According to statistics FMCSA, as of September 2025, there have been 2,511 fatal truck accidents reported. In the United States, approximately 388,000 truck accidents are recorded each year, representing about 6.5% of all reported vehicle collisions. So far in 2025, numerous truck-related accidents have been documented, many of them fatal. Although various studies indicate a […]
Out-of-Control Bees and Flying Cash: The Wildest Truck Accidents in the U.S.

Out-of-Control Bees and Flying Cash: The Wildest Truck Accidents in the U.S. Every day, trucks log millions of miles on U.S. highways, moving everything from groceries to livestock. Most accidents are routine fender-benders or cargo spills.