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John Christner Trucking: fatal truck crashes, 2020-2024
John Christner Trucking LLC (USDOT 273897) was the carrier on a vehicle in 9 fatal crashes from 2020 through 2024, which killed 10 people. That ranks 68th of the 12,958 USDOT numbers in the federal crash records, with the most in 2024 (3).
FMCSA lists 1 power unit and 1 driver (self-reported, and a figure this small may be incomplete). 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
fatal crashes involving a vehicle reported under John Christner Trucking, 2020-2024 (68th of 12,958 USDOT numbers)
people killed in those crashes (9 trucks reported under this number)
power unit FMCSA lists for this number (file updated October 28, 2026)
fatal crashes per 1,000 power units (shown for carriers with 1,000+ units)
Fatal crashes by year
9 fatal crashes over five years, peaking in 2024 with 3. Bars show people killed each year.
Where John Christner Trucking was involved in fatal crashes
California (2), Texas (2) and Arizona (2) lead the list of 6 states.
| State | Fatal crashes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| California | 2 | 22% |
| Texas | 2 | 22% |
| Arizona | 2 | 22% |
| New Mexico | 1 | 11% |
| Colorado | 1 | 11% |
| Nebraska | 1 | 11% |
No road appears twice, so the crash list below is the road detail. The 100 deadliest road stretches in the US.
All 9 listed crashes
As coded in the federal report. FARS gives no names or cause.
| Date | County, state | Road | Killed |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 2024 | Morgan, Colorado | I-76 | 1 |
| May 2024 | Cheyenne, Nebraska | I-80 | 1 |
| February 2024 | Maricopa, Arizona | SR-202 | 1 |
| December 2022 | Mohave, Arizona | I-40 | 1 |
| June 2022 | Fannin, Texas | US-82 | 1 |
| December 2021 | Bernalillo, New Mexico | I-40 | 1 |
| June 2021 | San Bernardino, California | SR-210 | 1 |
| May 2020 | San Bernardino, California | Riverside Ave | 1 |
| April 2020 | Midland, Texas | I-20 | 2 |
What FMCSA lists for USDOT 273897
| Field | FMCSA census value |
|---|---|
| USDOT number | 273897 |
| Operating authority | MC-192518 (active) |
| Status in the census | Active |
| Base location | Sapulpa, OK |
| Operation | interstate carrier |
| Classification | authorized for hire |
| Power units | 1 |
| Drivers | 1 |
| Annual mileage reported | 83,405,902 miles (2022) |
| Hazardous materials | no |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (April 24, 2012) |
| Last MCS-150 update | January 20, 2026 |
Carriers report these fields themselves, and fleet size and mileage are today's figures. Inspections: SAFER Company Snapshot.
Questions about John Christner Trucking and truck crash records
What is John Christner Trucking's USDOT number?
John Christner Trucking LLC is USDOT 273897 and operates under MC-192518 in the FMCSA Company Census, based in Sapulpa, OK. FMCSA lists the number as active.
How many fatal crashes involved John Christner Trucking trucks?
NHTSA's Fatality Analysis Reporting System lists 9 fatal crashes from 2020 through 2024 in which a vehicle reported under USDOT 273897 was involved. They killed 10 people, and the most were in California (2).
Does being on this list mean John Christner Trucking 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 John Christner Trucking's fatal crashes happen?
California (2 of 9), Texas (2 of 9) and Arizona (2 of 9).
Carriers next to John Christner Trucking in the ranking
| # | Carrier | Fatal crashes | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|
| 67 | Dayton Freight Lines Inc | 9 | 11 |
| 68 | Beelman Truck Company | 9 | 10 |
| 68 | Maverick Transportation LLC | 9 | 10 |
| 68 | Southeastern Freight Lines LLC | 9 | 10 |
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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 9 crashes the police report gave USDOT 273897, 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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