YRC: fatal truck crashes, 2020-2024
YRC Inc (USDOT 71821) was the carrier on a vehicle in 24 fatal crashes from 2020 through 2024, which killed 28 people. That ranks 23rd of the 12,958 USDOT numbers in the federal crash records, with the most in 2021 (13).
FMCSA lists 7,654 power units and 9,107 drivers, about 3.14 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 YRC Freight
fatal crashes involving a vehicle reported under YRC, 2020-2024 (23rd of 12,958 USDOT numbers)
people killed in those crashes (24 trucks reported under this number)
power units FMCSA lists for this number (file updated October 28, 2026)
fatal crashes per 1,000 power units, 67th highest of 113 carriers with 1,000+ units on these pages
Fatal crashes by year
24 fatal crashes over five years, peaking in 2021 with 13. Bars show people killed each year.
Where YRC was involved in fatal crashes
Illinois (4), Indiana (4) and Texas (3) lead the list of 11 states.
| State | Fatal crashes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 4 | 17% |
| Indiana | 4 | 17% |
| Texas | 3 | 13% |
| California | 2 | 8% |
| New Mexico | 2 | 8% |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | 8% |
| Tennessee | 2 | 8% |
| Washington | 2 | 8% |
| New York | 1 | 4% |
| West Virginia | 1 | 4% |
Roads with more than one fatal crash
| Road | County, state | Fatal crashes |
|---|---|---|
| I-294 | Cook, Illinois | 2 |
Roads are as coded in the federal report. The 100 deadliest road stretches in the US.
The 15 most recent of 24 listed crashes
As coded in the federal report. FARS gives no names or cause.
| Date | County, state | Road | Killed |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 2023 | Los Angeles, California | SR-138 | 2 |
| February 2023 | Marion, Indiana | White River Pkwy | 1 |
| February 2023 | Centre, Pennsylvania | I-80 | 1 |
| February 2023 | Shelby, Tennessee | US-61 | 1 |
| June 2022 | Cook, Illinois | SR-394 | 1 |
| May 2022 | Knox, Indiana | US-41 | 1 |
| March 2022 | King, Washington | SR-900 | 1 |
| February 2022 | Lincoln, Colorado | US-40 | 1 |
| December 2021 | Fulton, Pennsylvania | I-70 | 1 |
| September 2021 | San Bernardino, California | SR-60 | 1 |
| September 2021 | Henry, Indiana | I-70 | 1 |
| September 2021 | King, Washington | SR-181 | 1 |
| July 2021 | Cibola, New Mexico | I-40 | 2 |
| June 2021 | Cook, Illinois | I-294 | 1 |
| June 2021 | Marion, Indiana | I-465 | 1 |
What FMCSA lists for USDOT 71821
| Field | FMCSA census value |
|---|---|
| USDOT number | 71821 |
| Operating authority | MC-2202 (active) |
| Status in the census | Inactive |
| Base location | Overland Park, KS |
| Operation | interstate carrier |
| Classification | authorized for hire |
| Power units | 7,654 |
| Drivers | 9,107 |
| Annual mileage reported | 389,314,138 miles (2021) |
| Hazardous materials | yes |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (September 3, 2008) |
| Last MCS-150 update | January 4, 2023 |
The census flags this USDOT number inactive while still listing 7,654 power units; check SAFER for its current status. Carriers report these fields themselves, and fleet size and mileage are today's figures. Inspections: SAFER Company Snapshot.
Questions about YRC and truck crash records
What is YRC's USDOT number?
YRC Inc is USDOT 71821 and operates under MC-2202 in the FMCSA Company Census, based in Overland Park, KS. FMCSA lists the number as inactive.
How many fatal crashes involved YRC trucks?
NHTSA's Fatality Analysis Reporting System lists 24 fatal crashes from 2020 through 2024 in which a vehicle reported under USDOT 71821 was involved. They killed 28 people, and the most were in Illinois (4).
Does being on this list mean YRC 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 YRC's fatal crashes happen?
Illinois (4 of 24), Indiana (4 of 24) and Texas (3 of 24). The road with the most is I-294 in Cook, Illinois (2).
Carriers next to YRC in the ranking
| # | Carrier | Fatal crashes | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Schneider National Carriers Inc | 26 | 27 |
| 22 | Western Express Inc | 25 | 28 |
| 25 | Saia Motor Freight Line LLC | 21 | 22 |
| 26 | Central Transport LLC | 20 | 23 |
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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 24 crashes the police report gave USDOT 71821, 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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