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Federal Express: fatal truck crashes, 2020-2024
Federal Express Corporation (USDOT 86876) was the carrier on a vehicle in 31 fatal crashes from 2020 through 2024, which killed 38 people. That ranks 16th of the 12,958 USDOT numbers in the federal crash records, with the most in 2024 (15).
FMCSA lists 138,481 power units and 129,131 drivers, about 0.22 fatal crashes per 1,000 power units over the five years. A crash on this list means a vehicle reported under this number was involved. It does not mean the company or its driver caused the crash.
Sources: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), 2020-2024 and FMCSA Company Census File (data.transportation.gov) · census file updated October 28, 2026 · FMCSA lists the DBA name FedEx Express
fatal crashes involving a vehicle reported under Federal Express, 2020-2024 (16th of 12,958 USDOT numbers)
people killed in those crashes (30 trucks reported under this number)
power units FMCSA lists for this number (file updated October 28, 2026)
fatal crashes per 1,000 power units, 113th highest of 113 carriers with 1,000+ units on these pages
Fatal crashes by year
31 fatal crashes over five years, peaking in 2024 with 15. Bars show people killed each year.
Where Federal Express was involved in fatal crashes
Oregon (3), Texas (3) and Tennessee (3) lead the list of 22 states.
| State | Fatal crashes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon | 3 | 10% |
| Texas | 3 | 10% |
| Tennessee | 3 | 10% |
| Kentucky | 2 | 6% |
| Illinois | 2 | 6% |
| Colorado | 2 | 6% |
| Iowa | 1 | 3% |
| Missouri | 1 | 3% |
| New Hampshire | 1 | 3% |
| New York | 1 | 3% |
No road appears twice, so the crash list below is the road detail. The 100 deadliest road stretches in the US.
The 15 most recent of 31 listed crashes
As coded in the federal report. FARS gives no names or cause.
| Date | County, state | Road | Killed |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 2024 | Cook, Illinois | I-94 | 1 |
| December 2024 | Whitley, Kentucky | I-75 | 1 |
| November 2024 | Morrill, Nebraska | US-385 | 1 |
| November 2024 | Hamilton, Ohio | 3271 Mt Nebo Rd | 1 |
| October 2024 | Lincoln, Oregon | N Maple Dr | 1 |
| September 2024 | Cooke, Texas | I-35 | 1 |
| August 2024 | Eagle, Colorado | I-70 | 1 |
| August 2024 | Cobb, Georgia | I-75 | 1 |
| August 2024 | Wayne, Tennessee | SR-13 | 1 |
| July 2024 | Lancaster, Pennsylvania | I-76 | 3 |
| June 2024 | Coconino, Arizona | I-40 | 2 |
| June 2024 | Jefferson, Kansas | US-59 | 1 |
| June 2024 | Mercer, New Jersey | US-130 | 1 |
| May 2024 | Maverick, Texas | US-57 | 5 |
| April 2024 | St Johns, Florida | I-95 | 1 |
What FMCSA lists for USDOT 86876
| Field | FMCSA census value |
|---|---|
| USDOT number | 86876 |
| Operating authority | MC-66562 (active) |
| Status in the census | Active |
| Base location | Memphis, TN |
| Operation | interstate carrier |
| Classification | authorized for hire |
| Power units | 138,481 |
| Drivers | 129,131 |
| Annual mileage reported | 4,343,961,774 miles (2024) |
| Hazardous materials | yes |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (May 26, 1994) |
| Last MCS-150 update | June 27, 2025 |
Carriers report these fields themselves, and fleet size and mileage are today's figures. Inspections: SAFER Company Snapshot.
Questions about Federal Express and truck crash records
What is Federal Express's USDOT number?
Federal Express Corporation is USDOT 86876 and operates under MC-66562 in the FMCSA Company Census, based in Memphis, TN. FMCSA lists the number as active.
How many fatal crashes involved Federal Express trucks?
NHTSA's Fatality Analysis Reporting System lists 31 fatal crashes from 2020 through 2024 in which a vehicle reported under USDOT 86876 was involved. They killed 38 people, and the most were in Oregon (3).
Does being on this list mean Federal Express was at fault?
No. FARS records that a vehicle reported under this number was involved, not who caused the crash. Fault is decided crash by crash.
Where do most of Federal Express's fatal crashes happen?
Oregon (3 of 31), Texas (3 of 31) and Tennessee (3 of 31).
Carriers next to Federal Express in the ranking
| # | Carrier | Fatal crashes | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | Ryder Integrated Logistics Inc | 33 | 34 |
| 15 | Estes Express Lines | 32 | 34 |
| 17 | CR England Inc | 30 | 33 |
| 18 | Crete Carrier Corporation | 29 | 30 |
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What these numbers do and don't show
FARS covers public-road crashes with a death within 30 days. For these 31 crashes the police report gave USDOT 86876, a number that can be mistyped or name a different company than the driver's employer. Crashes with no number are not counted. How these pages are built · All sources
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