SPADER FREIGHT SERVICES INC

USDOT 604915 • 1134 EAST MCPHERSON HIGHWAY, CLYDE, OH, 43410

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:2 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:S
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
604,915
Status
ACTIVE
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Phone
4195471117
Power Units (MCS-150)
74
Drivers (MCS-150)
90
Safety Rating
S
MCS-150 Mileage
6,366,746
Physical Address
1134 EAST MCPHERSON HIGHWAY, CLYDE, OH, 43410
Mailing Address
P O BOX 246, CLYDE, OH, 43410
Contact

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Contract Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
2 active
Latest: Jul 1, 2008
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Contract CarrierMC-291301ACTIVEUnknownJun 25, 2009

Active Insurance (2)

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Active Insurance (2)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.BIPD/Primary350903ON FILEJul 1, 2008Jul 1, 2009
FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO.CARGOMZI97908821ON FILEJul 1, 2007Jul 1, 2008

Insurance History (20 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (20 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.BIPD/Primary347527CANCELLEDJul 1, 2007Jul 1, 2008
FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO.CARGOMZI-97908548REPLACEDJul 1, 2006Jul 1, 2006
FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO.CARGOMZI97908548REPLACEDJul 1, 2006Jul 1, 2007
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCT751158-1606-061CANCELLEDJul 1, 2006Aug 4, 2007
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCT751158-1606-061REPLACEDJul 1, 2006Jul 1, 2007
PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryMD000028CANCELLEDJul 1, 2005Jul 29, 2006
PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryMD000028REPLACEDJul 1, 2005Jul 1, 2006
FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO.CARGOMXI97908548REPLACEDJul 1, 2005Jul 1, 2005
FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO.CARGOMXI97905238REPLACEDJul 1, 2005Jul 1, 2006
AMERICAN SOUTHERN INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryBA611143CANCELLEDJul 1, 2004Jul 1, 2005
FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO.CARGOMXI-97905238REPLACEDJul 1, 2004Jul 1, 2005
AMERICAN SOUTHERN INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryBA611144REPLACEDJul 1, 2004Jul 1, 2004
FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO.CARGOMXI97905238REPLACEDJul 1, 2003Jul 1, 2004
PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryMD000005REPLACEDJul 1, 2002Jul 1, 2004
PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryMD000005CANCELLEDJul 1, 2002Jul 24, 2004
CENTENNIAL INSURANCE CO.CARGO259018897REPLACEDJul 1, 2001Jul 1, 2003
ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICACARGOPST263849REPLACEDJul 1, 2000Jul 1, 2001
RLI INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryLFT 001035-1CANCELLEDJul 1, 1999Jul 1, 2002
RELIANCE NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANYBIPD/PrimarySK2675919REPLACEDJul 12, 1997Jul 1, 1999
CONTINENTAL NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryTL4345064CANCELLEDJun 12, 1995Jul 7, 1997

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
CANCELCAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.350903BIPD/PrimaryJul 1, 2009Jul 1, 2009
TERM/REPLFIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO.MZI97908821CARGOJul 1, 2008Jul 1, 2008
CANCELCAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.347527BIPD/PrimaryJul 1, 2008Jul 1, 2008
TERM/CANCLSENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANYCT751158-1606-061BIPD/PrimaryAug 4, 2007Aug 4, 2007
TERM/REPLSENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANYCT751158-1606-061BIPD/PrimaryJul 1, 2007Jul 1, 2007
TERM/REPLFIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO.MZI97908548CARGOJul 1, 2007Jul 1, 2007
TERM/CANCLPROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO.MD000028BIPD/PrimaryJul 29, 2006Jul 29, 2006
TERM/REPLFIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO.MZI-97908548CARGOJul 1, 2006Jul 1, 2006
TERM/REPLPROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO.MD000028BIPD/PrimaryJul 1, 2006Jul 1, 2006
TERM/REPLFIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO.MXI97905238CARGOJul 1, 2006Jul 1, 2006
CANCELAMERICAN SOUTHERN INSURANCE CO.BA611143BIPD/PrimaryJul 1, 2005Jul 1, 2005
TERM/REPLFIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO.MXI97908548CARGOJul 1, 2005Jul 1, 2005
TERM/REPLFIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO.MXI-97905238CARGOJul 1, 2005Jul 1, 2005
TERM/CANCLPROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO.MD000005BIPD/PrimaryJul 24, 2004Jul 24, 2004
TERM/REPLPROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO.MD000005BIPD/PrimaryJul 1, 2004Jul 1, 2004
TERM/REPLAMERICAN SOUTHERN INSURANCE CO.BA611144BIPD/PrimaryJul 1, 2004Jul 1, 2004
TERM/REPLFIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO.MXI97905238CARGOJul 1, 2004Jul 1, 2004
TERM/REPLCENTENNIAL INSURANCE CO.259018897CARGOJul 1, 2003Jul 1, 2003
CANCELRLI INSURANCE COMPANYLFT 001035-1BIPD/PrimaryJul 1, 2002Jul 1, 2002
TERM/REPLROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICAPST263849CARGOJul 1, 2001Jul 1, 2001
TERM/REPLRELIANCE NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANYSK2675919BIPD/PrimaryJul 1, 1999Jul 1, 1999
CANCELCONTINENTAL NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANYTL4345064BIPD/PrimaryJul 7, 1997Jul 7, 1997

Authority Action History (4 events)

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Authority Action History (4 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC291301CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJun 4, 2009DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJun 25, 2009
MC291301CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJun 4, 2008DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJun 23, 2008
MC291301CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJun 6, 2005DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJun 30, 2005
MC291301MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTEDJul 3, 1995Unknown

Safety & Inspections

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

SMS BASIC Scores

Driver Fitness
N/A
Hours of Service
N/A

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections
82
Violations
37
6 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
2.4%
Driver OOS %
1.2%
Power Units (MCS-150)
74
Drivers (MCS-150)
90
Crash Records
25

Inspection Activity (24 months)

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

1
May
3
Jun
3
Jul
4
Aug
3
Sep
Oct
2
Nov
Dec
Jan
2
Feb
2
Mar
Apr
3
May
3
Jun
1
Jul
2
Aug
1
Sep
4
Oct
2
Nov
2
Dec
3
Jan
4
Feb
5
Mar
1
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 82 of 82 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

4 states82 inspections

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Violation Summary (37 violations from 82 inspections)

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Violation Summary (37 violations from 82 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued1408Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2Speeding 6-10 mph over limit205Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.207(f)Air suspension pressure loss22Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLMFOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSWZOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSOAOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3Speeding 11-14 mph over limit107Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLTLOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9A-LCLInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.5A2-IPIntoxicating - No driver shall use alcohol be under the influence of alcohol or have any measured alcohol concentration or detected presence of alcohol while o11Controlled Substances/Alcohol
FMCSR:393.55E-BCoupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLMLOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.88Television/video display device - Improperly located10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3(a)(1)Inspection/repair/maintenance - general115Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55(e)Coupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45(d)Brake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.60(e)Glazing/window obstructions104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(g)393.75(g)11Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

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

Vehicle OOS Rate
2.4%vs nat'l 23.4%
-21.0 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
1.2%vs nat'l 6.7%
-5.5 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
0.45vs nat'l 1.80
-1.35 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 (82 inspections)

Showing 50 of 82

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Inspection History (82 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Apr 9, 202687549384RoadsideOHLevel 2HYUNDAI TR SEMI-TRAILER0No
Mar 24, 202687402752GREENFIELD OHOHLevel 2FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLMFNo
Mar 23, 202687372577RoadsideMILevel 3STOU SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLSWZNo
Mar 17, 202687328890FREMONT OHOHLevel 3HYUNDAI TR SEMI-TRAILER0No
Mar 10, 202687250187WALTONKYLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLSOANo
Mar 5, 202687233426BOWLING GREEN OHOHLevel 2VOLVO MOTOR COACH0No
Feb 26, 202687150633US127 @ JEFFERSON RD CUTOUTMILevel 3HYTR SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLEWA1No
Feb 26, 202687161153FREMONT OHOHLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Feb 9, 202687013146ANGOLA ININLevel 3HYUNDAI TR SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLS3No
Feb 6, 202686976164LONDONKYLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLNo
Jan 13, 202686798703WADSWORTH OHOHLevel 3HYUNDAI TR SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jan 8, 202686751036IONIA SCALE W/BMILevel 1STOU SEMI-TRAILER1393.75A3-TAOLTISYes
Jan 6, 202686732260HUDSON OHOHLevel 3STOUGHTON SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLTLNo
Dec 30, 202586683086NORWALK OHOHLevel 2FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Dec 18, 202586619956CLYDE OHOHLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Nov 11, 202586306609FINDLAY OHOHLevel 2FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Nov 11, 202586306158FINDLAY OHOHLevel 2FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Oct 28, 202586188440FINDLAY OHOHLevel 1STOUGHTON SEMI-TRAILER0No
Oct 8, 202586016599RoadsideMILevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLS2No
Oct 2, 202585939929EAST OF MT HOPE HWYMILevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLNo
Oct 1, 202585948729ST MARYS OHOHLevel 1STOUGHTON SEMI-TRAILER0No
Sep 12, 202585770718MONROEVILLE OHOHLevel 3HYUNDAI TR SEMI-TRAILER0No
Aug 20, 202585561259FINDLAY OHOHLevel 3HYUNDAI TR SEMI-TRAILER0No
Aug 4, 202585441834US-223 AT N. HAWKINS HWYMILevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLS2No
Jul 22, 202585302011MONROEVILLE OHOHLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jun 10, 202584929119HUBBARD OHOHLevel 1STOUGHTON SEMI-TRAILER1393.9A-LCLNo
Jun 5, 202584890662NORWALK OHOHLevel 2FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jun 3, 202584871648RoadsideOHLevel 3HYUNDAI TR FULL TRAILER1392.5A2-IPYes
May 20, 202584750201OBERLIN OHOHLevel 2FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR1393.55E-BNo
May 13, 202584675859WADSWORTH OHOHLevel 1FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0No
May 5, 202584587322BUCYRUS OHOHLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Mar 10, 202584092415US-23 NB AT MM 6MILevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR2392.2-SLLML, 393.88No
Mar 6, 202584066322VERMILION OHOHLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Feb 26, 202584003674CLYDE OHOHLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Feb 18, 202583926726JACKSON OHOHLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Nov 26, 202483268444NORWALK OHOHLevel 3STOUGHTON SEMI-TRAILER0No
Nov 12, 202483161235MONROEVILLE OHOHLevel 2HYUNDAI TR SEMI-TRAILER0No
Sep 30, 202482806435ROADSIDE INSPECTIONOHLevel 3STOU SEMI-TRAILER0No
Sep 27, 202482802214FREMONT ININLevel 3HYUNDAI TR SEMI-TRAILER1392.2No
Sep 23, 202482748341ROADSIDE INSPECTIONOHLevel 2HYTR SEMI-TRAILER0No
Aug 23, 20248252468423 NORTHOHLevel 2HYTR SEMI-TRAILER0No
Aug 22, 202482523484ROADSIDEOHLevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2No
Aug 19, 202482524214ROADSIDE INSPECTIONOHLevel 3HYTR SEMI-TRAILER0No
Aug 13, 20248237352823 NORTHOHLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jul 16, 20248213124023 NORTHOHLevel 3VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jul 15, 202482120597WEIGHT STATION FINDLAYOHLevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jul 4, 202482047016ROADSIDEOHLevel 3STOU SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jun 24, 202482510511FOWLERVILLE SCALE W/BMILevel 2WANC SEMI-TRAILER1392.2No
Jun 17, 202482010506ROADSIDEOHLevel 2STOU SEMI-TRAILER3392.2, 396.3(a)(1)No
Jun 12, 202481855832ROADSIDEOHLevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR2393.55(e), 393.45(d)No

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

52 total · 3.8% OOS
2024-042026-04
InspectionsOOS

Violations by BASIC category

Recent Crashes

25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
25
Fatalities
0
Injuries
12
Across 8 crashes
Tow-Aways
23

Crash History (25 records)

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Crash History (25 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Jul 20, 2025OHTOW00PLEASANT (TOWNSHIP OF)CR 61...MS5534SPADER FREIGHT SERVICES INC
Apr 30, 2025OHTOW00BETTSVILLESTATE ST...NG9891SPADER FREIGHT SERVICES INC
Apr 16, 2025OHINJURY01ASHLANDUS 250...VV1307SPADER FREIGHT
Feb 16, 2025OHTOW00PERKINS (TOWNSHIP OF)SR 4...VV1305SPADER FREIGHT CARRIERS INC
Sep 12, 2024OHTOW00DELAWARESUNBURY RD...NG9885SPADER FREIGHT
Jun 17, 2024OHINJURY03MARION (TOWNSHIP OF)US 23...NG9884SPADER FREIGHT
Apr 19, 2024OHINJURY01SYLVANIA (TOWNSHIP OF)IR 475...MS5543SPADER FREIGHT
Apr 2, 2024OHTOW00HOWLAND (TOWNSHIP OF)TR 55...NG9887SPADER FREIGHT SERVICES
Feb 12, 2024OHINJURY01BOWLING GREENMAIN ST...MS5537SPADER FREIGHT CARRIERS INC
Dec 22, 2023OHINJURY01VIOLET (TOWNSHIP OF)US 33...890452SPADER FREIGHT SERVICES INC
Jul 24, 2023OHTOW00NORTH OLMSTEDI-480 WB HW...916308SPADER SERVICES
May 26, 2023OHINJURY01OBERLINUS 20...UH6312SPADER FREIGHT
Feb 25, 2023MITOW00TaylorN I 75...NG9884SPADER FREIGHT SERVICES INC
Apr 14, 2022MITOW00PITTSFIELD TWPS US 23...MS5542SPADER FREIGHT SERVICES INC
Aug 28, 2021OHTOW00PLEASANT (TOWNSHIP OF)SR 53...MS5538SPADER FREIGHT CARRIERS INC,
Jun 21, 2021OHTOW00CONCORD (TOWNSHIP OF)IR 75...MS5541SPADER FREIGHT SERVICES INC
Jun 8, 2021OHTOW00BALLVILLE (TOWNSHIP OF)CR 53...152940SPADER FREIGHT SERVICES INC
May 19, 2021MITOW00Boston TwpW I 96...167536SPADER FREIGHT SERVICES INC
Mar 26, 2021OHINJURY01GREEN CREEK (TOWNSHIP OF)US 20...JV3383SPADER FREIGHT SERVICES INC
Feb 4, 2021MITOW00LEROY TWPI96...JV3379SPADER FREIGHT SERVICES INC
Oct 8, 2020ILINJURY03
Jan 15, 2020MITOW00
May 14, 2019MITOW00
Aug 4, 2018OHTOW00
Jul 23, 2018OHTOW00

Compliance Timeline

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

Jul 20, 2025
Crash
Tow-away crash in OH
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Apr 30, 2025
Crash
Tow-away crash in OH
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Apr 16, 2025
Crash
Injury crash in OH
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Feb 16, 2025
Crash
Tow-away crash in OH
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Sep 12, 2024
Crash
Tow-away crash in OH
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jun 17, 2024
Crash
Injury crash in OH
0 fatalities, 3 injuries
Apr 19, 2024
Crash
Injury crash in OH
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Apr 2, 2024
Crash
Tow-away crash in OH
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Feb 12, 2024
Crash
Injury crash in OH
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Dec 22, 2023
Crash
Injury crash in OH
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Jul 24, 2023
Crash
Tow-away crash in OH
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
May 26, 2023
Crash
Injury crash in OH
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Feb 25, 2023
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Tow-away crash in MI
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Apr 14, 2022
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Tow-away crash in MI
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Aug 28, 2021
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Tow-away crash in OH
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jun 21, 2021
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Tow-away crash in OH
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jun 8, 2021
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Tow-away crash in OH
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
May 19, 2021
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Tow-away crash in MI
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Mar 26, 2021
Crash
Injury crash in OH
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Feb 4, 2021
Crash
Tow-away crash in MI
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Oct 8, 2020
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Injury crash
0 fatalities, 3 injuries
Jan 15, 2020
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
May 14, 2019
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Aug 4, 2018
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jul 23, 2018
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries

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