Our Mission
Here at DOT Operating Authority, our mission is to make US highways safer! We work hard to reduce crashes, injuries, and fatalities involving large trucks and buses. And, we aim to help our customers legally and safely run their commercial auto businesses. So, let’s work together to improve the safety of commercial motor vehicles, saving lives in the process!
Total Crashes by Vehicle Type
| Year | Large Trucks | Buses | Large Trucks and Buses | Any Vehicles |
|---|
| 2010 | 266,000 | 54,000 | 318,000 | 5,419,000 |
| 2011 | 273,000 | 56,000 | 329,000 | 5,338,000 |
| 2012 | 317,000 | 54,000 | 371,000 | 5,615,000 |
| 2013 | 327,000 | 66,000 | 389,000 | 5,687,000 |
Fatal Crashes by Vehicle Type
| Year | Large Trucks | Buses | Large Trucks and Buses | Any Vehicles |
|---|
| 2010 | 3,271 | 247 | 3,512 | 30,296 |
| 2011 | 3,365 | 243 | 3,593 | 29,867 |
| 2012 | 3,486 | 252 | 3,726 | 31,006 |
| 2013 | 3,541 | 280 | 3,806 | 30,057 |
