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J B Hunt Transport: fatal truck crashes, 2020-2024
J B Hunt Transport Inc (USDOT 80806) was the carrier on a vehicle in 96 fatal crashes from 2020 through 2024, which killed 118 people. That ranks 3rd of the 12,958 USDOT numbers in the federal crash records, with the most in 2024 (24).
FMCSA lists 25,280 power units and 24,116 drivers, about 3.80 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 J B Hunt
fatal crashes involving a vehicle reported under J B Hunt Transport, 2020-2024 (3rd of 12,958 USDOT numbers)
people killed in those crashes (97 trucks reported under this number)
power units FMCSA lists for this number (file updated October 28, 2026)
fatal crashes per 1,000 power units, 50th highest of 113 carriers with 1,000+ units on these pages
Fatal crashes by year
96 fatal crashes over five years, peaking in 2024 with 24. Bars show people killed each year.
Where J B Hunt Transport was involved in fatal crashes
California (12), Texas (12) and Arizona (7) lead the list of 32 states.
| State | Fatal crashes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| California | 12 | 13% |
| Texas | 12 | 13% |
| Arizona | 7 | 7% |
| Pennsylvania | 6 | 6% |
| Ohio | 6 | 6% |
| Illinois | 5 | 5% |
| Washington | 5 | 5% |
| Wisconsin | 3 | 3% |
| Arkansas | 3 | 3% |
| Connecticut | 3 | 3% |
Roads with more than one fatal crash
| Road | County, state | Fatal crashes |
|---|---|---|
| I-35 | Bell, Texas | 2 |
| SR-99 | Stanislaus, California | 2 |
| SR-167 | King, Washington | 2 |
Roads are as coded in the federal report. The 100 deadliest road stretches in the US.
The 15 most recent of 96 listed crashes
As coded in the federal report. FARS gives no names or cause.
| Date | County, state | Road | Killed |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 2024 | Pinellas, Florida | CR-611 | 1 |
| December 2024 | Gallia, Ohio | US-35 | 1 |
| November 2024 | Wayne, Ohio | US-30 | 1 |
| November 2024 | Spokane, Washington | US-195 | 1 |
| October 2024 | Warrick, Indiana | I-64 | 1 |
| October 2024 | Caroline, Maryland | SR-318 | 2 |
| October 2024 | Montgomery, New York | SR-67 | 1 |
| October 2024 | Cooke, Texas | I-35 | 1 |
| September 2024 | Lorain, Ohio | I-80 | 1 |
| September 2024 | Lancaster, Pennsylvania | SSR-1011 RAILROAD AVE | 1 |
| September 2024 | Davidson, Tennessee | I-24 | 1 |
| August 2024 | Bell, Texas | I-35 | 1 |
| August 2024 | Nelson, Virginia | US-9 | 2 |
| July 2024 | Cochise, Arizona | I-10 | 1 |
| July 2024 | Mohave, Arizona | I-15 | 1 |
What FMCSA lists for USDOT 80806
| Field | FMCSA census value |
|---|---|
| USDOT number | 80806 |
| Operating authority | MC-135797 (active) |
| Status in the census | Active |
| Base location | Lowell, AR |
| Operation | interstate carrier |
| Classification | authorized for hire |
| Power units | 25,280 |
| Drivers | 24,116 |
| Annual mileage reported | 1,629,835,251 miles (2024) |
| Hazardous materials | yes |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (May 8, 1992) |
| Last MCS-150 update | July 7, 2025 |
Carriers report these fields themselves, and fleet size and mileage are today's figures. Inspections: SAFER Company Snapshot.
Questions about J B Hunt Transport and truck crash records
What is J B Hunt Transport's USDOT number?
J B Hunt Transport Inc is USDOT 80806 and operates under MC-135797 in the FMCSA Company Census, based in Lowell, AR. FMCSA lists the number as active.
How many fatal crashes involved J B Hunt Transport trucks?
NHTSA's Fatality Analysis Reporting System lists 96 fatal crashes from 2020 through 2024 in which a vehicle reported under USDOT 80806 was involved. They killed 118 people, and the most were in California (12).
Does being on this list mean J B Hunt Transport 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 J B Hunt Transport's fatal crashes happen?
California (12 of 96), Texas (12 of 96) and Arizona (7 of 96). The road with the most is I-35 in Bell, Texas (2).
Carriers next to J B Hunt Transport in the ranking
| # | Carrier | Fatal crashes | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FedEx Ground Package System Inc | 149 | 176 |
| 2 | United Parcel Service Inc | 131 | 152 |
| 4 | Swift Transportation Company of Arizona LLC | 78 | 91 |
| 5 | Penske Truck Leasing Co LP | 68 | 76 |
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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 96 crashes the police report gave USDOT 80806, 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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