Large trucks have a significant presence on the nation’s highways. An estimated 439,206 large trucks were involved in police-reported traffic crashes nationwide in a recent year, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported.
These crashes involving large trucks – gross vehicle weight rating greater than 10,000 pounds – resulted in 4,965 people killed and an estimated 146,930 people injured. Seventy-one percent of people killed in large-truck crashes were occupants of other vehicles.
Are some trucks more likely to crash than others? The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), which regulates the U.S. trucking industry, provides a search tool, the Company Snapshot, that provides information about a trucking company’s size, commodity information, and safety record, including crash information.
Any trucking company can be involved in an accident. But those transport companies with larger fleets of tractor-trailers on the highways have a greater likelihood of recording substantial numbers of accidents. Here is what FMCSA records say about 10 trucking companies that are transporting goods across Kentucky, including 5 commercial carriers based in Kentucky.
National Trucking Companies
United Parcel Service
An interstate carrier of general freight, UPS is based in Atlanta, GA.
127,017 drivers. 21,800 power units (trucks, tractors).
Crashes reported to FMCSA by states for 24 months
2,891 total – 73 fatal crashes, 1,034 injury crashes, and 1,784 accidents requiring the truck to be towed.
J.B. Hunt Transport Inc.
An interstate carrier for hire transporting general freight; metal; logs, poles, beams, lumber; building materials; liquids and gases; livestock; grain, feed, hay, coal and coke; chemicals; meat; beverages; and other goods. Based in Lowell, AR, J.B. Hunt Transport has a location in Louisville, KY as well.
26,977 drivers. 24,040 power units.
Crashes reported to FMCSA by states for 24 months
1,811 total – 51 fatal crashes, 575 injury crashes, and 1,185 accidents requiring the truck to be towed.
FedEx Freight
An interstate carrier, shipper, and broker transporting general freight, FedEx Freight is based in Harrison, AR.
23,099 drivers. 18,927 power units.
Crashes reported to FMCSA by states for 24 months
838 total – 24 fatal crashes, 251 injury crashes, and 563 accidents requiring the truck to be towed.
Old Dominion Freight Line Inc.
An interstate carrier and shipper for hire transporting general freight, building and construction materials, metal, machinery, chemicals, beverages, and other goods, Old Dominion Freight Line is based in Thomasville, NC.
12,855 drivers. 10,719 power units.
Crashes reported to FMCSA by states for 24 months
712 total – 31 fatal crashes, 186 injury crashes, and 495 accidents requiring the truck to be towed.
XPO Logistics Freight Inc.
An interstate carrier and broker for hire transporting general freight, liquids, gases, and chemicals, XPO Logistics Freight is based in Ann Arbor, MI.
11,172 drivers. 8,499 power units.
Crashes reported to FMCSA by states for 24 months
665 total – 17 fatal crashes, 173 injury crashes, and 475 accidents requiring the truck to be towed.
Kentucky Trucking Companies
Paschall Truck Lines Inc.
An interstate carrier and broker transporting general freight and passengers, Paschall Truck Lines Inc. is based in Murray, KY.
1,198 drivers. 1,091 power units.
Crashes reported to FMCSA by states for 24 months
115 total – 1 fatal crash, 30 injury crashes, and 84 accidents requiring the truck to be towed.
CoreTrans LLC
An interstate carrier for hire transporting general freight, CoreTrans LLC is based in Somerset, KY.
118 drivers. 124 power units.
Crashes reported to FMCSA by states for 24 months
19 total – 0 fatal crashes, 5 injury crashes, and 14 accidents requiring the truck to be towed.
RAJ Transport Inc.
An interstate carrier for hire transporting general freight, RAJ Transport is based in Lexington, KY.
85 drivers. 89 power units.
Crashes reported to FMCSA by states for 24 months
5 total – 0 fatal crashes, 1 injury crash, and 4 accidents requiring the truck to be towed.
Carnes Trucking Co. Inc.
An interstate carrier for hire transporting general freight, U.S. Mail, fresh produce, meat, refrigerated foods, beverages, paper products, and chemicals, Carnes Trucking is based in Louisville, KY.
54 drivers. 55 power units.
Crashes reported to FMCSA by states for 24 months prior to October 23, 2022
10 total – 1 fatal crash, 2 injuries crashes, and 7 accidents requiring the truck to be towed.
Walbert Trucking Co.
An interstate carrier for hire transporting general freight, motor vehicles, beverages, and paper products, Walbert Trucking is based in Glasgow, KY.
35 drivers. 37 power units.
Crashes reported to FMCSA by states for 24 months
7 total – 0 fatal crashes, 2 injury crashes, and 5 accidents requiring the truck to be towed.
Contact a Trucking Accident Lawyer in Lexington, KY
Commercial truck accidents are different than passenger car accidents. The injuries suffered in a truck accident are typically more extensive. Seeking justice afterward is complicated because there are often multiple parties financially responsible for the crash.
For example, the truck driver, the trucking company that employs the driver, and the owner of the trailer may all have legal responsibility for a truck accident. Vendors who loaded cargo on the truck may also be liable if they made preventable errors that contributed to an accident.
An experienced Lexington commercial truck accident lawyer from Morgan, Collins, Yeast & Salyer can investigate a truck accident that left you injured or grieving the loss of a loved one and identify those who have financial liability. We may be able to file multiple legal claims for compensation on your behalf. We will help you demand full accountability for your losses.
At Morgan, Collins, Yeast & Salyer, we provide aggressive legal work and compassionate representation for Kentucky families who have been injured by the negligence of others. We have the Kentucky Courage and the resources necessary to stand up to deep-pocketed trucking companies and their insurers.
We’ll fight for full compensation for you and your family. We do not get paid for our legal services unless we are successful in recovering a settlement or a jury award for you. Please call us now at (877) 346-7098 or contact us online to set up your free legal consultation about how a Kentucky truck accident attorney can help you demand justice.
