NORFOLK SOUTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY

USDOT 322521 • DBA: NORFOLK SOUTHERN • 650 W PEACHTREE ST, ATLANTA, GA, 30308

ACTIVE
Authority:None on file
Insurance:None on file
BOC-3:Not on file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
322,521
Status
ACTIVE
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation
Interstate
State
Phone
8006355768
Power Units (MCS-150)
4,593
Drivers (MCS-150)
1,658
MCS-150 Mileage
10,025,423
Physical Address
650 W PEACHTREE ST, ATLANTA, GA, 30308
Contact

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Active Authority
0
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
0
Insurance Policies
None on file
BOC-3 Filing
Not on file

Operating Authority

fmcsa-authhistApr 5, 2026
No records found

No insurance filings found for this carrier in FMCSA records.

Check FMCSA SAFER for current insurance status

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Measures

Unsafe Driving
0
Hours of Service
0
Driver Fitness
0
Drugs / Alcohol
0.00
Vehicle Maintenance
2.79

BASIC measure values (lower = better). Percentile rankings not available for this carrier. Data from SMS snapshot Apr 5, 2026.

Inspections
407
Violations
96
15 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
8.0%
Driver OOS %
1.0%
Power Units (MCS-150)
4,593
Drivers (MCS-150)
1,658
Crash Records
25

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
4
Jul
18
Aug
12
Sep
13
Oct
6
Nov
8
Dec
9
Jan
9
Feb
12
Mar
9
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 100 of 407 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

21 states407 inspections

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Violation Summary (96 violations from latest 100 of 407 inspections)

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Violation Summary (96 violations from latest 100 of 407 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:396.17C-PINo proof of periodic inspection703Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCDOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued508Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTAOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued408Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSIVOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued308Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEDOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued308Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.95FEmergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper30Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:390.21TB1-MC390.21TB1-MC30General/Admin
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT390.21TB2-DOT20General/Admin
FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS22Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLLROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRPOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.60DGlazing/window obstructions204Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles)205Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.16-DFailing to use seat belt (49 CFR)203Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.78A-WSWindshield condition defective204Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.100B-CCargo securement - aggregate working load226Vehicle Maintenance
fmcsr:2-SLLSWZ2-SLLSWZ10
FMCSR:172.516C6-HMPMCHM (Placarding) - Failure to maintain placard(s) in a condition so that the format legibility color and visibility of the placard will not be substantially red10Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:396.3A1-OALOther - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system.10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured11Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.53BMANSteering system components worn107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA3Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG3Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2Speeding 6-10 mph over limit105Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSWZOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2IRPOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-INATOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLITOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:391.41A-MCPCPhysical qualification - general107Driver Fitness
FMCSR:396.17CNo proof of periodic inspection103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.11A1-LILLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LSMLInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.9BA-NOREGINTER392.9BA-NOREGINTER10Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLTLOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:177.801-HMHCNPHM (Highway Carriage) - Driver accepted/transported HM not prepared in accordance with this Subchapter. Explain10Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.104D-CCargo securement - tiedown damaged106Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5B-HWSLFuel system leak117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47A-BCFSBDBrake chamber - cracked/broken118Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.48A-BLMACBDInoperative/defective brakes108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-BOSBRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LILInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.16B-DPASSFailing to use seat belt (49 CFR)103Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.45D-BBrake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTDBrake tubing/hoses inadequate117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.130B-CHVECargo securement - heavy equipment117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.81-HHorn inoperable102Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:177.817A-HMSPPlacarding violation118Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:172.602B3-HMERHM (Emergency Response) - Emergency response information not presented as required.10Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:107.620B-HMAMC107.620B-HMAMC10Unknown
FMCSR:172.328D-HMMHM (Markings) - Failing to mark a manual remote shut-off device as required10Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIRBrake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75ATires/tubes - general defects116Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.43DBMABrake - relay emergency valve117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:391.41APCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency11Driver Fitness
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3Speeding 11-14 mph over limit107Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSIInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.112-CCargo - Tiedown not adjustable10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1Speeding 1-5 mph over limit103Unsafe Driving

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate
8.0%vs nat'l 23.4%
-15.4 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
1.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
-5.7 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
0.96vs nat'l 1.80
-0.84 below avg

National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.

Inspection History (407 inspections)

Showing 50 of 407

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Inspection History (407 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Apr 10, 202687545404RoadsideALLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR12-SLLSWZNo
Apr 7, 202687520191RoadsideVALevel 3INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Apr 7, 202687520498RoadsideVALevel 3KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Apr 7, 202687507346RoadsidePALevel 3INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Apr 7, 202687520897RoadsideMOLevel 2INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK1Details unavailableNo
Apr 6, 202687531693RoadsideNJLevel 3FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Apr 2, 202687485793LONDONKYLevel 2INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK1172.516C6-HMPMCNo
Apr 2, 202687477000VERSAILLESKYLevel 2INTL TRUCK TRACTOR2392.2-SLLSIV, 396.17C-PINo
Apr 1, 202687485880HILLSBOROUGH WEIGH STATION, I-NCLevel 3INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Mar 31, 202687460115HILLSBOROUGH WEIGH STATION, I-NCLevel 3INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Mar 31, 202687449881NJNJLevel 1CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Mar 30, 202687455970BROOKVILLE OHOHLevel 2INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR2392.2-SLLED, 396.3A1-OALNo
Mar 30, 202687438779MT. AIRY WEIGH STATION NNCLevel 2INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Mar 23, 202687369649FORT MILL SCSCLevel 1CUSTOM SCO STRAIGHT TRUCK1393.95FNo
Mar 16, 202687368644NJNJLevel 10No
Mar 12, 202687294289RINGGOLD GAGALevel 3INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2-SLLTCDNo
Mar 6, 202687234399RoadsideILLevel 3INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Mar 5, 202687224913STATESVILLE WEIGH STATION, I-4NCLevel 3FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Mar 5, 202687224959STATESVILLE WEIGH STATION, I-4NCLevel 2FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2-SLLEWA1No
Mar 3, 202687234278PAX WVWVLevel 2PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK2390.21TB1-MC, 390.21TB2-DOTNo
Mar 1, 202687177485CLANTON ALALLevel 3MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Feb 24, 202687143947KNOXVILLE TNTNLevel 1FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR8396.17C-PI, 392.9A2-C, 393.75A3-TAOLYes
Feb 23, 202687134651MIDDLETOWN VAVALevel 3WESTERN ST STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Feb 21, 202687108536TUSCUMBIA ALALLevel 3INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Feb 18, 202687089978SR0015 TIOGA TWP - PA WELCOMEPALevel 3INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Feb 18, 202687089680RoadsidePALevel 1CHEV STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Feb 12, 202687053273ETNA GREEN ININLevel 3INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2-SLLS2No
Feb 11, 202687026402DUNCANSVILLE PAPALevel 3INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Feb 7, 202686987766TRUSSVILLE ALALLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR2392.2-SLLSWZ, 392.2-SLLTCDNo
Feb 3, 202687000643NICHOLS NYNYLevel 3INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Jan 28, 202686912830STEPHENS CITY VAVALevel 3INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Jan 27, 202686905831HERTFORD WEIGH STATION, HWY 17NCLevel 2INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2IRPNo
Jan 22, 202686862622RoadsideNCLevel 3INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Jan 21, 202686881211GAINESVILLE GAGALevel 3DODGE STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2-INATNo
Jan 14, 202686804650US 501 NEAR NC 49NCLevel 3FELN SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jan 13, 202686792671PAPALevel 15392.2-SLLIT, 393.95A1, 393.95FNo
Jan 13, 202686790831US 17 NEAR BARR RDNCLevel 3INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK1396.17CNo
Jan 12, 202686797317ASHBURN GAGALevel 3INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK2392.2-SLLLR, 392.2-SLLSRNo
Jan 8, 202686735511IRONDALE ALALLevel 2INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK7393.11A1-LIL, 392.2-SLLIRP, 393.95A4-EEUSNo
Dec 30, 202586683090MONROEVILLE OHOHLevel 3INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Dec 29, 202586662459PRESTONSBURGKYLevel 2KW TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Dec 18, 202586602751ALTONKYLevel 2RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK3396.17C-PI, 392.9BA-NOREGINTER, 390.21TB1-MCNo
Dec 16, 202586591679I40NCLevel 3INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Dec 15, 202586589327WADSWORTH OHOHLevel 3PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLTLNo
Dec 11, 202586560325BONNE TERRE MOMOLevel 2FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK2392.2-SLLIRP, 177.801-HMHCNPNo
Dec 10, 202586541355US 29 NEAR MAYFIELD RDNCLevel 3KW STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Dec 9, 202586577448BEMUS POINT NYNYLevel 2INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLIFTANo
Nov 24, 202586421533US29NB NEAR SR2600NCLevel 3KW STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Nov 20, 202586437370EDGARTON WVWVLevel 2INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Nov 20, 202586391751KNOXVILLE TNTNLevel 2INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK2392.2-SLLIFTA, 393.60DNo

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

283 total · 8.1% OOS
2024-042026-04
InspectionsOOS

Violations by BASIC category

Vehicle Maintenance159 · 39 OOS
Unsafe Driving133 · 2 OOS
Hours of Service15 · 3 OOS
Driver Fitness4 · 3 OOS
Unknown3
Uncategorized1

Recent Crashes

25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
25
Fatalities
0
Injuries
14
Across 12 crashes
Tow-Aways
24

Crash History (25 records)

fmcsa-crash-fileApr 5, 2026
Crash History (25 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Jan 30, 2026VATOW00Not ReportedEAST RIVER MOUNTAIN ROAD AT NORFOLK SOUTHERN RAILR...533399NORFOLK SOUTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY
Jan 14, 2026VAINJURY01Not ReportedROUTE 460 AT SCALE TRACK ROAD...471680NORFOLK SOUTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY
Dec 10, 2025MOINJURY02SHELBINAUS 36...D28128NORFOLK SOUTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY
Sep 15, 2025KYINJURY01ASHLANDUS0023...771744NORFOLK SOUTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY
Sep 4, 2025ININJURY01ZANESVILLE(ALLEN)LAFAYETTE CENTER ROAD...C72643SOUTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY
Aug 13, 2025INTOW00FORT WAYNECOVINGTON ROAD...856342NORFOLK SOUTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY
Jun 29, 2025INTOW00CAMBRIDGE CITYI70 WEST BOUND...454464NORFOLK SOUTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY
Jun 4, 2025VAINJURY01ROCKY MOUNTOLD FRANKLIN TPKE AT 100FT W OF MARKETPLACE DRIVE...533434NORFOLK SOUTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY
May 20, 2025OHTOW00BRYANMULBERRY ST...688593NORFOLK SOUTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY
Feb 4, 2025GATOW00VARNELLGA HWY 201 AT GA HWY 2...471528NORFOLK SOUTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY
Jan 18, 2025VAINJURY01BLOOMER SPRINGS RD...071960NORFOLK SOUTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY
Jan 8, 2025MDINJURY01IS 97...VS9669NORFOLK SOUTHERN
Sep 25, 2024OHINJURY01MARGARETTA (TOWNSHIP OF)BOGART RD...101560NORFOLK SOUTHERN RAILROAD
Jul 6, 2024PATOW00ALTOONA CITYROUTE 0764 E...458916NORFOLK SOUTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY
Jun 25, 2024OHTOW00SALEMSTATE ST...469802NORFOLK SOUTHERN
Jun 10, 2024OHTOW00ELYRIAIR 80...454459NORFOLK SOUTHERN
Apr 2, 2024OHINJURY01PORTSMOUTHUS 52...095455NORFOLK SOUTHERN
Mar 13, 2024SCTOW00GREAT FALLSINTERSTATE 77...799160NORFOLK SOUTHERN
Dec 19, 2023ILINJURY01LITCHFIELDE UNION AVE...402940NORFOLK SOUTHERN
Nov 16, 2023OHINJURY01CLEVELANDIR 90...163408NORFOLK SOUTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY
Oct 23, 2023GATOW00ROMEHUFFAKER RD NW AT SHORTER INDUSTRIAL BLVD NW...244808NORFOLK SOUTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY
Oct 12, 2023TNTOW00KINGSTONI-40...753916NORFOLK SOUTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY
Sep 21, 2023ALTOW00RURAL DEKALBI-59...B23279NORFOLK SOUTHERN
Sep 14, 2023KYTOW00BUECHEL (WEST)KY2052...731489NORFOLK SOUTHERN
Jul 25, 2023LAINJURY02NEW ORLEANSI-10...525750NORFOLK SOUTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY

Compliance Timeline

25 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Jan 30, 2026
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Tow-away crash in VA
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jan 14, 2026
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Injury crash in VA
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Dec 10, 2025
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Injury crash in MO
0 fatalities, 2 injuries
Sep 15, 2025
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Injury crash in KY
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Sep 4, 2025
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Injury crash in IN
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Aug 13, 2025
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Tow-away crash in IN
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jun 29, 2025
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Tow-away crash in IN
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jun 4, 2025
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Injury crash in VA
0 fatalities, 1 injury
May 20, 2025
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Tow-away crash in OH
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Feb 4, 2025
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Tow-away crash in GA
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jan 18, 2025
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Injury crash in VA
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Jan 8, 2025
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Injury crash in MD
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Sep 25, 2024
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Injury crash in OH
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Jul 6, 2024
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Tow-away crash in PA
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jun 25, 2024
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Tow-away crash in OH
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jun 10, 2024
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Tow-away crash in OH
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Apr 2, 2024
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Injury crash in OH
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Mar 13, 2024
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Tow-away crash in SC
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Dec 19, 2023
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Injury crash in IL
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Nov 16, 2023
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Injury crash in OH
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Oct 23, 2023
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Tow-away crash in GA
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Oct 12, 2023
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Tow-away crash in TN
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Sep 21, 2023
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Tow-away crash in AL
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Sep 14, 2023
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Tow-away crash in KY
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jul 25, 2023
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Injury crash in LA
0 fatalities, 2 injuries

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