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District of Columbia Truck Accident Settlements & Safety Data

452 carriers operating in District of Columbia. Federal records updated weekly.

Largest DC verdict: $275KUpdated weekly
Carriers
452
Crashes (2yr)
0
Fatalities (2yr)
0
SOL (PI)
3 yrs
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Time Limits to File in District of Columbia

District of Columbia sets strict deadlines for filing truck-accident claims. Missing the deadline typically ends the case before it starts.

Personal Injury
3 years from the accident date
Wrongful Death
2 years from the date of death

Minor tolling, the discovery rule, and notice periods for government defendants can change these deadlines. Consult an attorney licensed in District of Columbia for your specific case.

District of Columbia at a glance

Every number below comes directly from federal records. Verdict figures are educational only and are not legal advice.

Registered Carriers
452
FMCSA-registered motor carriers with this state as home.
Crashes (2yr)
0
Reportable crashes logged by FMCSA in the last 24 months.
Fatalities (2yr)
0
Crashes involving at least one fatality.
Largest Verdict
$275K
Largest verified truck verdict on file for this state.

Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Case values depend on specific facts, injuries, and applicable law.

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Top carriers operating in District of Columbia

Sorted by crash totals over the last 24 months. Click a carrier for the full FMCSA record and available verdicts.

Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Case values depend on specific facts, injuries, and applicable law.

District of Columbia truck accident questions

In District of Columbia, the statute of limitations is typically 3 years for personal injury and 2 years for wrongful death. Exceptions exist for minors, government defendants, and cases where the injury is discovered later. Consult an attorney licensed in District of Columbia for the deadline that applies to your specific case.

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Workers’ Comp in District of Columbia

Injured at work instead of on the road? District of Columbia workers’ comp runs on a separate benefit schedule tied to your weekly wage and state cap.

See District of Columbia workers’ comp data

Neighboring states

Truck accidents often cross state lines. If the crash happened in a neighboring state, deadlines and fault rules may differ.

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If you or a loved one was injured in a truck crash in District of Columbia, you may be entitled to compensation. Get a free, no-obligation review based on verified verdicts from District of Columbia and comparable jurisdictions.

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Last updated: April 17, 2026. Data from FMCSA, CourtListener, and OSHA (updated weekly).