Who Is Liable if a Stolen Amazon Van Caused My Wreck?

 Posted on February 14, 2025 in Amazon Accidents

In November 2023, an Amazon delivery van was stolen in Houston and crashed shortly afterward. More recently, a stolen Amazon vehicle got into an accident near Chicago, killing at least one person and injuring several others in January 2025. Whether through carjackings or stealing an unattended delivery vehicle, Amazon vans are a prime target for theft.

If a stolen Amazon van causes a wreck that injures you, determining liability can be tricky. Several facts need to be established before you can file a claim for compensation, but a knowledgeable Dallas, TX Amazon accident lawyer knows what to do and can help you explore your options.

Why Do Thieves Target Amazon Delivery Trucks?

Amazon Logistics handled 27.3 percent of U.S. packages shipped in 2023. During that same year, the package processing rate was 16,052,055 daily, around 11,147 every minute. An average Amazon delivery driver delivers 275 packages each day. Although would-be thieves have no way of knowing the contents of a specific truck, they do know the packages are likely to contain valuable items. The truck itself may not be the primary goal.

Amazon delivery drivers make an average of 180 daily stops. When the driver is out of the van, the unattended vehicle can be an easy target. Some vans are stolen via carjacking, approaching the driver as he or she is exiting or entering the vehicle. Again, gaining possession of the packages can be lucrative, and stealing the vehicle itself is probably not the main motivation.

Who Is Responsible if a Stolen Amazon Van Causes a Wreck?

This is where your case can get complicated. There is no one answer to that question. Your attorney needs to investigate and consider various factors, such as:

• Whether the delivery van belongs to Amazon or a third-party contractor

• Whether negligent security factored into the theft

• Whether the driver is an Amazon employee or a contractor

• Whether there were appropriate theft prevention protocols in place

• Whether the driver was trained appropriately to follow security protocols

• Whether the driver was careless and failed to uphold the company’s security procedures

The thief’s actions may have caused your wreck, but collecting compensation from a criminal is problematic. You may need to file a claim against your uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage. Depending on the results of our investigation, Amazon could share liability if the company’s negligence contributed to the theft; similarly, a third-party contractor could be held accountable for negligence.

The bottom line is that working with an experienced attorney gives you several advantages. We understand how to establish liability in complex cases like these, and we also know how to fight liable insurers who try to deny your claim or minimize your damages.

Consult Our Skilled Dallas, TX Amazon Delivery Van Accident Lawyer

Whether the Amazon delivery van that caused your wreck was stolen or not, getting the compensation you deserve is complicated. A respected Dallas, TX personal injury attorney from Delivery Driver Accident Attorney, Operated by the Law Office of Jerry D. Andrews, P.C. knows how to handle complex cases effectively. Arrange your free case review now online or by calling us at 469-461-4870.