Reports from federal oversight groups show that trucking companies FedEx Ground and UPS Ground are involved in the most accidents every year. However, there are concerns for many other carriers in the trucking industry. When you’re in a smaller vehicle like a car, SUV, or pickup truck, it’s smart to understand what trucking company has the most accidents and what a California truck accident attorney from Ernst Law Group can do to help you following a crash.
Which truck companies have the most driver accidents in the United States?
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) maintains the Safety and Fitness Electronic Records (SAFER) database to track large bus and truck accidents across the country. A search by company to find which has the most accidents yields the following information for the 24 months prior to June 2025:
- UPS: United Parcel Service has 127,000 drivers and 134,000 tractor-trailers in operation and was involved in 2,460 accidents, including 828 injuries and 73 deaths.
- FedEx Ground: With over 160,000 drivers and more than 100,000 vehicles on the roads, Federal Express Corporation reported 591 injury crashes and 35 fatalities.
- JB Hunt Transport: JB Hunt accounted for over 1,600 truck accidents in the two years before June 2025, causing 522 injuries and 54 deaths.
- Swift Transportation: This Arizona-based carrier with 11,000 drivers reported 885 accidents with 260 injury collisions and 35 deaths.
- Werner Enterprises: While it’s not the largest trucking company in our list, Werner still accounted for 223 injury wrecks and 21 traffic deaths involving its vehicles and drivers.
- Schneider National Carriers: Schneider trucks are taken out of service a concerning 18.3% of the time after inspections, and have been part of 248 injury collisions and 11 fatality accidents.
- XPO Logistics Freight: This company reports a high number of out-of-service vehicles, questioning its commitment to safety. This is further supported by its record of 205 injury accidents and 9 traffic deaths during the reporting period.
- Averitt Express: Although smaller than its peers, Averitt nonetheless reported 85 injury crashes and 7 fatalities, which is significant since it gives Averitt an accident rate of 0.022 deaths per million miles traveled.
What factors contribute to accidents involving commercial trucks?
There are several reasons why these trucks and their drivers are involved in numerous accidents each year. Some of the most common causes are due to human error or negligence, including:
- Drivers who are under the influence of alcohol or illegal substances
- Companies that don’t perform background checks or train their drivers properly
- Manufacturers that sell defective tires, brakes, or other components
- Maintenance teams that don’t repair problems on trucks
- Drivers who drive recklessly, speed, are distracted, or don’t adjust for road and weather conditions
- Officials who fail to thoroughly inspect the vehicles
- Trucking companies that don’t follow strict safety measures
- Other drivers on the road who drive recklessly, forcing the truck driver into a crash
A primary task for a truck accident attorney is to determine all liable parties and find evidence through an investigation that shows how they are to blame. By doing so, victims have the opportunity to seek justice and compensation for their damages and hold wrongdoers accountable. By gathering photos, videos, expert testimony, accident reconstruction analysis, police reports, and witness statements, your attorney can build a powerful case against the driver and trucking company.
Who should I call if I’m involved in a crash with a commercial truck?
While UPS and FedEx are most commonly involved in tractor-trailer accidents, any large truck can put you at risk of brain injuries or spinal cord injuries during a crash. After you receive medical care, you can speak with a qualified California truck accident lawyer from Ernst Law Group to discuss your circumstances and understand your options for filing an insurance claim or personal injury lawsuit.
Contact us by telephone at (805) 541-0300 or online to arrange a free consultation and get started today.
