Freight Transportation Statistics for the United States

Freight Facts and Figures is a statistical collection from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics, last updated in December 2023. It contains charts and tables on U.S. freight movement, system performance, and economic contributions. The data covers safety, energy, and environmental impacts of the freight transportation industry.

Use Cases

• Analyze freight movement patterns across U.S. transportation modes using statistical tables
• Model the economic contribution of the freight transportation industry to the U.S. economy
• Assess safety, energy, and environmental impacts from freight transportation system data
• Evaluate the condition and performance of the U.S. freight transportation network

Strengths

• Compiled by the authoritative Bureau of Transportation Statistics
• Provides a multi-faceted snapshot covering economic, safety, and environmental dimensions
• Data was updated in December 2023

Limitations

• Specific row counts, column names, and granular data samples are unavailable for review
• The primary format appears to be aggregated charts and tables, limiting raw record-level analysis
• Potential for temporal staleness for metrics requiring real-time freight data

Provenance

Source

Bureau of Transportation Statistics, U.S. Department of Transportation

Collection Method

Collection of charts and statistical tables compiled from transportation system data

Freshness

Last updated 2023-12-07

Geography

United States