When truck parking demand exceeds capacity, drivers face an impossible choice: violate federal Hours-of-Service limits or park on interstate ramps never designed for 80,000-pound loads. This is happening across America — over 330,000 times a year. Altitude by Geotab and HNTB analyzed first-party telematics data to map the full scale of this national safety and infrastructure challenge. The result is a data-backed roadmap for planners, DOTs, and private developers. Key findings include: High-risk hotspots identified by corridor and metro area, including Atlanta and Indianapolis The path to the ramp — how long-haul journeys averaging 520 miles drive unauthorized parking as HOS limits approach Actionable framework for federal funding justification through INFRA, IIJA, and the Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act
