Whimsy Inc (USDOT 653783)
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5
Crashes · 24 mo
0
Fatal · 24 mo
$1M
Insurance limit on file
Whimsy Inc, operating under USDOT 653783, carries a federal safety record defined by a high volume of regulatory violations concentrated in hours-of-service compliance. Over the most recent 24-month inspection window, FMCSA records document 68 violations in that category, placing the carrier in the upper range of violation frequency for hours-of-service infractions among carriers subject to federal oversight. The carrier's maintenance violation rate ranks in the 70th percentile, meaning a substantial majority of comparable carriers score better on this measure — a standing that reflects consistent regulatory deficiencies rather than isolated incidents.
The crash record associated with Whimsy Inc spans 5 total reported incidents, involving 3 injuries and no fatalities recorded. Of those 5 crashes, 20 percent occurred during nighttime hours, meaning the remaining share took place during daylight conditions — indicating that the crash exposure for this carrier is not concentrated in low-visibility periods but distributed broadly across operating hours. Separately, FMCSA records flag the carrier as underinsured, with a $1,000,000 liability limit on file alongside the 5 reported crashes involving 3 injuries.
The hours-of-service violations on file are the dominant regulatory feature of this record. At 68 violations over 24 months, the volume is substantial for a carrier of any size and reflects repeated findings by federal inspectors across the reporting period. This violation category relates to the regulated limits on how long commercial drivers may operate without rest — a domain governed by federal standards that FMCSA tracks through roadside inspections and compliance reviews. The carrier's standing on this dimension places it among carriers whose federal inspection history draws repeated findings rather than occasional ones.
If you or someone you know was injured in a crash involving Whimsy Inc, the safety record summarized here is drawn entirely from public FMCSA data and may be relevant to understanding the regulatory history of this carrier. An attorney with experience in commercial trucking cases can help you assess your options and determine what additional records may bear on your situation. You are encouraged to consult legal counsel promptly, as time limits apply to personal injury and wrongful death claims in every state.
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Trailing 24-month federal record
Recent severe & fatal incidents — Whimsy Inc
This carrier's trailing 24-month federal crash record. The cards below surface the most severe incidents; the full record of individual incidents follows. This is a records list, not a total.
No severe or fatal incidents recorded in the trailing 24-month window.
Individual incident record
| Date | State | County | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-Away | FMCSA Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 5, 2025 | IN | — | Injury | 0 | 1 | Yes | SAFER → |
| Oct 9, 2025 | IL | — | Property damage | 0 | 0 | Yes | SAFER → |
| Sep 29, 2025 | IL | — | Injury | 0 | 1 | Yes | SAFER → |
| Oct 10, 2024 | IL | — | Injury | 0 | 1 | Yes | SAFER → |
| Sep 30, 2024 | IL | — | Property damage | 0 | 0 | Yes | SAFER → |
Nov 5, 2025
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- IN
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- Fatalities
- 0
- Injuries
- 1
- Tow-Away
- Yes
Oct 9, 2025
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- IL
- County
- —
- Severity
- Property damage
- Fatalities
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Tow-Away
- Yes
Sep 29, 2025
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- IL
- County
- —
- Severity
- Injury
- Fatalities
- 0
- Injuries
- 1
- Tow-Away
- Yes
Oct 10, 2024
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- IL
- County
- —
- Severity
- Injury
- Fatalities
- 0
- Injuries
- 1
- Tow-Away
- Yes
Sep 30, 2024
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- IL
- County
- —
- Severity
- Property damage
- Fatalities
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Tow-Away
- Yes
Source: FMCSA Motor Carrier Crash File (github-actions-monthly) · Data snapshot May 12, 2026. Each crash record is individually verifiable via FMCSA SAFER.
Federal violation record — 68 violations recorded in the trailing 24-month inspection window; categories at or above the 80th percentile: hours-of-service. Source: FMCSA SMS BASIC.
Night-driving crash pattern
The SafeNY Night-Driving Pattern: Of 5 documented crashes in the past 5 years, 1 occurred in dark conditions. This represents a 20% dark-condition share, which is not statistically distinct (p=0.77) from the national FMCSA baseline of 25.7%.
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Verified federal extraction · 2026-07-05 05:55:14 UTC