Where are all these trucks headed? The top freight destinations from each state.

In many parts of the country, you can't drive on an interstate without spotting a semitruck. But have you ever wondered where they are hauling all that stuff?

Truck Parking Club used Bureau of Transportation Statistics data to identify the top destinations of freight from each state. The analysis looks just at domestic freight and shows the value of freight headed for in-state destinations separately from the top out-of-state destination. Origin states are listed in alphabetical order.

Most of the time, semis are headed somewhere within the same state. In all but one, the highest share of freight was delivered to other destinations within its own borders. The only exception was Rhode Island, which is the smallest U.S. state by area, leaving few possible in-state destinations for freight.

The average haul length has been decreasing for years as e-commerce—Amazon in particular—has normalized speedy and frequent deliveries. These days, regional warehouses and distribution centers are more common and widespread so trucks don't have to move goods as far to get them to local stores or individuals. The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated this trend, causing severe supply-chain disruptions, panic-buying, and driving up online purchasing.

When shipping out-of-state, Texas and California were the most prevalent freight destinations. These two states are major economic centers of the U.S. as the most populous in the nation with the largest state gross domestic product. Texas and California each offer huge consumer markets, major production centers, and abundant trade with international markets, making them obvious destinations for freight from across the country.

Trucks are the most prevalent shipping method in the U.S. and most commonly transport goods including construction materials, gas and oil, food and agricultural products, and waste. Read on to see where semitrucks in your state are headed.

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Alabama

- Top destination: Georgia
--- Value of freight: $34.3 billion (10.2% of domestic freight originating in Alabama)
- Freight heading to in-state destinations: $150.5 billion (44.9%)

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Alaska

- Top destination: California
--- Value of freight: $9.7 billion (24.6% of domestic freight originating in Alaska)
- Freight heading to in-state destinations: $23.4 billion (59.1%)

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Arizona

- Top destination: California
--- Value of freight: $32.3 billion (13.1% of domestic freight originating in Arizona)
- Freight heading to in-state destinations: $137.6 billion (55.8%)

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Arkansas

- Top destination: Texas
--- Value of freight: $14.1 billion (7.4% of domestic freight originating in Arkansas)
- Freight heading to in-state destinations: $88.8 billion (46.6%)

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California

- Top destination: Texas
--- Value of freight: $75.8 billion (3.6% of domestic freight originating in California)
- Freight heading to in-state destinations: $1387.2 billion (65.9%)

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Colorado

- Top destination: Wyoming
--- Value of freight: $12.2 billion (4.5% of domestic freight originating in Colorado)
- Freight heading to in-state destinations: $146.9 billion (53.8%)

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Connecticut

- Top destination: New York
--- Value of freight: $34.1 billion (14.4% of domestic freight originating in Connecticut)
- Freight heading to in-state destinations: $101.0 billion (42.6%)

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Delaware

- Top destination: Pennsylvania
--- Value of freight: $12.1 billion (16.1% of domestic freight originating in Delaware)
- Freight heading to in-state destinations: $25.6 billion (34.2%)

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District of Columbia

- Top destination: Maryland
--- Value of freight: $735 million (15.6% of domestic freight originating in the District of Columbia)
- Freight heading to in-state destinations: $2.7 billion (56.1%)

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Florida

- Top destination: Georgia
--- Value of freight: $23.3 billion (3.3% of domestic freight originating in Florida)
- Freight heading to in-state destinations: $522.1 billion (73.5%)

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Georgia

- Top destination: Florida
--- Value of freight: $70.2 billion (11.2% of domestic freight originating in Georgia)
- Freight heading to in-state destinations: $280.3 billion (44.8%)

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Hawaii

- Top destination: California
--- Value of freight: $476 million (1.3% of domestic freight originating in Hawaii)
- Freight heading to in-state destinations: $33.8 billion (95.6%)

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Idaho

- Top destination: Washington
--- Value of freight: $8.5 billion (9.4% of domestic freight originating in Idaho)
- Freight heading to in-state destinations: $50.1 billion (55.3%)

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Illinois

- Top destination: Indiana
--- Value of freight: $84.6 billion (7.5% of domestic freight originating in Illinois)
- Freight heading to in-state destinations: $567.5 billion (50.0%)

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Indiana

- Top destination: Ohio
--- Value of freight: $52.3 billion (8.7% of domestic freight originating in Indiana)
- Freight heading to in-state destinations: $232.8 billion (38.9%)

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Iowa

- Top destination: Illinois
--- Value of freight: $30.3 billion (8.7% of domestic freight originating in Iowa)
- Freight heading to in-state destinations: $156.3 billion (44.6%)

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Kansas

- Top destination: Missouri
--- Value of freight: $24.4 billion (7.9% of domestic freight originating in Kansas)
- Freight heading to in-state destinations: $147.9 billion (48.0%)

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Kentucky

- Top destination: Tennessee
--- Value of freight: $38.6 billion (10.9% of domestic freight originating in Kentucky)
- Freight heading to in-state destinations: $122.9 billion (34.7%)

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Louisiana

- Top destination: Texas
--- Value of freight: $67.3 billion (13.7% of domestic freight originating in Louisiana)
- Freight heading to in-state destinations: $269.4 billion (55.0%)

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Maine

- Top destination: Massachusetts
--- Value of freight: $5.2 billion (9.6% of domestic freight originating in Maine)
- Freight heading to in-state destinations: $29.5 billion (54.4%)

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Maryland

- Top destination: Virginia
--- Value of freight: $32.2 billion (14.3% of domestic freight originating in Maryland)
- Freight heading to in-state destinations: $89.4 billion (39.7%)

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Massachusetts

- Top destination: New Hampshire
--- Value of freight: $30.4 billion (8.6% of domestic freight originating in Massachusetts)
- Freight heading to in-state destinations: $153.1 billion (43.4%)

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Michigan

- Top destination: Ohio
--- Value of freight: $39.7 billion (5.9% of domestic freight originating in Michigan)
- Freight heading to in-state destinations: $366.8 billion (54.7%)

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Minnesota

- Top destination: Wisconsin
--- Value of freight: $36.8 billion (8.3% of domestic freight originating in Minnesota)
- Freight heading to in-state destinations: $221.0 billion (49.5%)

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Mississippi

- Top destination: Alabama
--- Value of freight: $41.5 billion (17.1% of domestic freight originating in Mississippi)
- Freight heading to in-state destinations: $63.1 billion (26.0%)

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Missouri

- Top destination: Illinois
--- Value of freight: $32.1 billion (8.1% of domestic freight originating in Missouri)
- Freight heading to in-state destinations: $159.2 billion (40.4%)

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Montana

- Top destination: Idaho
--- Value of freight: $4.3 billion (7.4% of domestic freight originating in Montana)
- Freight heading to in-state destinations: $38.2 billion (65.4%)

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Nebraska

- Top destination: Iowa
--- Value of freight: $13.7 billion (7.2% of domestic freight originating in Nebraska)
- Freight heading to in-state destinations: $99.6 billion (52.0%)

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Nevada

- Top destination: California
--- Value of freight: $17.4 billion (20.7% of domestic freight originating in Nevada)
- Freight heading to in-state destinations: $39.0 billion (46.5%)

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New Hampshire

- Top destination: Massachusetts
--- Value of freight: $10.1 billion (14.0% of domestic freight originating in New Hampshire)
- Freight heading to in-state destinations: $24.0 billion (33.2%)

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New Jersey

- Top destination: New York
--- Value of freight: $89.0 billion (14.9% of domestic freight originating in New Jersey)
- Freight heading to in-state destinations: $212.3 billion (35.6%)

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New Mexico

- Top destination: Texas
--- Value of freight: $22.8 billion (19.9% of domestic freight originating in New Mexico)
- Freight heading to in-state destinations: $50.7 billion (44.2%)

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New York

- Top destination: New Jersey
--- Value of freight: $55.9 billion (7.3% of domestic freight originating in New York)
- Freight heading to in-state destinations: $391.1 billion (51.2%)

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North Carolina

- Top destination: South Carolina
--- Value of freight: $40.4 billion (7.1% of domestic freight originating in North Carolina)
- Freight heading to in-state destinations: $260.9 billion (46.1%)

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North Dakota

- Top destination: Texas
--- Value of freight: $20.2 billion (12.9% of domestic freight originating in North Dakota)
- Freight heading to in-state destinations: $53.8 billion (34.4%)

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Ohio

- Top destination: Indiana
--- Value of freight: $55.5 billion (6.6% of domestic freight originating in Ohio)
- Freight heading to in-state destinations: $391.5 billion (46.7%)

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Oklahoma

- Top destination: Texas
--- Value of freight: $47.5 billion (19.0% of domestic freight originating in Oklahoma)
- Freight heading to in-state destinations: $117.8 billion (47.0%)

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Oregon

- Top destination: Washington
--- Value of freight: $32.9 billion (16.4% of domestic freight originating in Oregon)
- Freight heading to in-state destinations: $99.1 billion (49.4%)

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Pennsylvania

- Top destination: New Jersey
--- Value of freight: $93.7 billion (10.5% of domestic freight originating in Pennsylvania)
- Freight heading to in-state destinations: $346.9 billion (38.8%)

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Rhode Island

- Top destination: Massachusetts
--- Value of freight: $17.8 billion (28.4% of domestic freight originating in Rhode Island)
- Freight heading to in-state destinations: $15.6 billion (24.9%)

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South Carolina

- Top destination: North Carolina
--- Value of freight: $27.9 billion (10.9% of domestic freight originating in South Carolina)
- Freight heading to in-state destinations: $99.6 billion (39.0%)

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South Dakota

- Top destination: Minnesota
--- Value of freight: $10.6 billion (13.6% of domestic freight originating in South Dakota)
- Freight heading to in-state destinations: $39.3 billion (50.4%)

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Tennessee

- Top destination: Georgia
--- Value of freight: $38.9 billion (7.2% of domestic freight originating in Tennessee)
- Freight heading to in-state destinations: $176.8 billion (32.7%)

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Texas

- Top destination: Louisiana
--- Value of freight: $130.1 billion (4.9% of domestic freight originating in Texas)
- Freight heading to in-state destinations: $1945.9 billion (74.0%)

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Utah

- Top destination: California
--- Value of freight: $15.8 billion (8.0% of domestic freight originating in Utah)
- Freight heading to in-state destinations: $85.5 billion (43.7%)

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Vermont

- Top destination: New York
--- Value of freight: $3.1 billion (10.0% of domestic freight originating in Vermont)
- Freight heading to in-state destinations: $9.4 billion (30.1%)

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Virginia

- Top destination: North Carolina
--- Value of freight: $27.5 billion (7.8% of domestic freight originating in Virginia)
- Freight heading to in-state destinations: $168.0 billion (47.4%)

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Washington

- Top destination: Oregon
--- Value of freight: $43.1 billion (9.8% of domestic freight originating in Washington)
- Freight heading to in-state destinations: $253.4 billion (57.4%)

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West Virginia

- Top destination: Ohio
--- Value of freight: $19.9 billion (19.2% of domestic freight originating in West Virginia)
- Freight heading to in-state destinations: $37.2 billion (35.8%)

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Wisconsin

- Top destination: Illinois
--- Value of freight: $43.1 billion (9.5% of domestic freight originating in Wisconsin)
- Freight heading to in-state destinations: $209.5 billion (46.1%)

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Wyoming

- Top destination: Colorado
--- Value of freight: $8.3 billion (14.1% of domestic freight originating in Wyoming)
- Freight heading to in-state destinations: $20.4 billion (34.6%)

Where are all these trucks headed? The top freight destinations from each state.

Alabama

Alaska

Arizona

Arkansas

California

Colorado

Connecticut

Delaware

District of Columbia

Florida

Georgia

Hawaii

Idaho

Illinois

Indiana

Iowa

Kansas

Kentucky

Louisiana

Maine

Maryland

Massachusetts

Michigan

Minnesota

Mississippi

Missouri

Montana

Nebraska

Nevada

New Hampshire

New Jersey

New Mexico

New York

North Carolina

North Dakota

Ohio

Oklahoma

Oregon

Pennsylvania

Rhode Island

South Carolina

South Dakota

Tennessee

Texas

Utah

Vermont

Virginia

Washington

West Virginia

Wisconsin

Wyoming

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