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The Kaplan Trucking: fatal truck crashes, 2020-2024
The Kaplan Trucking Company (USDOT 120670) was the carrier on a vehicle in 6 fatal crashes from 2020 through 2024, which killed 6 people. That ranks 119th of the 12,958 USDOT numbers in the federal crash records, with the most in 2024 (2).
FMCSA lists 867 power units and 867 drivers. 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 The Kaplan Trucking, 2020-2024 (119th of 12,958 USDOT numbers)
people killed in those crashes (7 trucks reported under this number)
power units 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
6 fatal crashes over five years, peaking in 2024 with 2. Bars show people killed each year.
Where The Kaplan Trucking was involved in fatal crashes
Illinois (2), Alabama (1) and Kentucky (1) lead the list of 5 states.
| State | Fatal crashes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 2 | 33% |
| Alabama | 1 | 17% |
| Kentucky | 1 | 17% |
| Ohio | 1 | 17% |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | 17% |
No road appears twice, so the crash list below is the road detail. The 100 deadliest road stretches in the US.
All 6 listed crashes
As coded in the federal report. FARS gives no names or cause.
| Date | County, state | Road | Killed |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 2024 | Westmoreland, Pennsylvania | SR-981 | 1 |
| February 2024 | Cuyahoga, Ohio | W 117Th St | 1 |
| January 2023 | Madison, Illinois | Missouri Ave | 1 |
| July 2022 | Cook, Illinois | I-90 | 1 |
| October 2021 | Warren, Kentucky | SR-9007 | 1 |
| June 2020 | Jackson, Alabama | US-72 | 1 |
What FMCSA lists for USDOT 120670
| Field | FMCSA census value |
|---|---|
| USDOT number | 120670 |
| Operating authority | MC-2304 (active) |
| Status in the census | Active |
| Base location | Cleveland, OH |
| Operation | interstate carrier |
| Classification | authorized for hire |
| Power units | 867 |
| Drivers | 867 |
| Annual mileage reported | 49,955,294 miles (2025) |
| Hazardous materials | no |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (February 6, 2018) |
| Last MCS-150 update | April 14, 2026 |
Carriers report these fields themselves, and fleet size and mileage are today's figures. Inspections: SAFER Company Snapshot.
Questions about The Kaplan Trucking and truck crash records
What is The Kaplan Trucking's USDOT number?
The Kaplan Trucking Company is USDOT 120670 and operates under MC-2304 in the FMCSA Company Census, based in Cleveland, OH. FMCSA lists the number as active.
How many fatal crashes involved The Kaplan Trucking trucks?
NHTSA's Fatality Analysis Reporting System lists 6 fatal crashes from 2020 through 2024 in which a vehicle reported under USDOT 120670 was involved. They killed 6 people, and the most were in Illinois (2).
Does being on this list mean The Kaplan 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 The Kaplan Trucking's fatal crashes happen?
Illinois (2 of 6), Alabama (1 of 6) and Kentucky (1 of 6).
Carriers next to The Kaplan Trucking in the ranking
| # | Carrier | Fatal crashes | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|
| 119 | Sunbelt Rentals Inc | 6 | 6 |
| 119 | Texas Transeastern Inc | 6 | 6 |
| 119 | Tri-National LLC | 6 | 6 |
| 119 | United Van Lines LLC | 6 | 6 |
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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 6 crashes the police report gave USDOT 120670, 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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