Truck / 18-Wheeler Accident Statistics in Memphis
3,400+
Annual Large Truck Crashes (Shelby Co.)
42
Fatal Truck Crashes (2024)
3.5M+ daily
FedEx World Hub Daily Packages
1 year — nation's shortest
SOL Deadline
Courts in Memphis, Tennessee
Shelby County Circuit Court
140 Adams Ave, Memphis, TN 38103
U.S. District Court — Western District of Tennessee (Memphis Division)
167 N Main St, Memphis, TN 38103
Hospitals & Trauma Centers in Memphis
Regional One Health — Level I Trauma Center
877 Jefferson Ave, Memphis, TN 38103
Methodist University Hospital — Level II Trauma
1265 Union Ave, Memphis, TN 38104
Liability Considerations in Memphis
FedEx World Hub and Memphis Freight Concentration
Memphis is home to FedEx's World Hub at Memphis International Airport — the largest cargo airport in the Americas, processing over 3.5 million packages daily. FedEx ground delivery trucks, contracted feeder carriers, and Amazon's rapidly growing Memphis operation generate some of the highest last-mile delivery truck densities of any city in the South. The convergence of I-40 and I-55 at Memphis makes it a critical routing point for cross-country freight, with enormous commercial vehicle volumes passing through 24 hours a day.
Tennessee's 1-Year SOL — Memphis Victims Must Act Immediately
Memphis truck accident victims face the same critical 1-year statute of limitations that applies throughout Tennessee. Cases involving FedEx and Amazon trucks add corporate defendant complexity — large, self-insured carriers with sophisticated claims management systems and internal legal teams that begin working on the case from the moment of the accident notification. Memphis truck accident victims must contact an experienced attorney within days of the accident to ensure the evidence preservation window is used effectively and the 1-year SOL does not expire before legal claims are filed.