Is Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority Safe? DOT 36845 – Safety Rating, Crashes & Violations

This carrier is active with a Conditional safety rating — some safety deficiencies were noted.

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority is a registered motor carrier with the FMCSA under USDOT number 36845. The company operates from Washington, DC and maintains an active operating status with 1,864 power units and 2,581 drivers on record.

Safety Rating

FMCSA Safety Rating

⚠ Conditional

Rated: October 15, 1987

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority holds a "Conditional" safety rating from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). This rating indicates that some safety deficiencies were found during the most recent compliance review conducted by FMCSA. View official FMCSA record →

Inspection Summary

All-time Inspections

All-time

Total

OOS

Driver OOS

Vehicle OOS

1 inspections — relatively low volume, which may indicate a smaller or newer carrier.

OOS Rate0.00%

The out-of-service (OOS) rate represents the percentage of inspections that resulted in the carrier being placed out of service. This carrier has a 0% OOS rate — significantly better than the national average of ~21% for vehicles.

Crash History

Crash Records

All-time

136

Total

Fatal

140

Injuries

Tow-Away

136 crashes reported. Review fatal and injury counts carefully alongside fleet size before engaging this carrier.

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Carrier Insight

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority is a large motor carrier operating in Washington D.C.. With 1 total inspections on record, the carrier has an out-of-service rate of 0.0%, which is below the national average of approximately 21%. 136 crashes have been reported. Review crash details alongside fleet size and inspection history before making hiring decisions.

A Conditional rating from the FMCSA indicates that Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority has some safety deficiencies that need to be addressed. Shippers and brokers should review the BASICS scores carefully.

The company operates 1,864 power units and employs 2,581 drivers. This fleet size places it among the larger carriers in the FMCSA registry.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is USDOT Number 36845?

USDOT number 36845 is assigned to Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, an active motor carrier registered with the FMCSA, based in Washington, DC.

What is the safety rating of Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority?

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority has a safety rating of Conditional as of October 15, 1987.

How many inspections has Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority had?

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority has recorded 1 total inspections with 0 out-of-service orders, representing an OOS rate of 0.00%.

Where is Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority located?

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority is headquartered at 600 Fifth Street Nw, Washington, DC 20001.

What does "Not Rated" mean?

"Not Rated" means the FMCSA has not conducted a formal compliance review for this carrier. It does not indicate a safety problem — many active carriers operate without a formal rating.

Is zero crashes always a good sign?

Generally yes, but context matters. A carrier with zero crashes and very few inspections may simply have limited road exposure. Always review crash data alongside inspection volume and fleet size.

What is a normal OOS rate?

The national average vehicle out-of-service rate is approximately 21%. Driver OOS averages around 5%. Rates significantly above these thresholds may indicate recurring compliance issues.

How often is FMCSA data updated?

FMCSA publishes updated carrier data monthly. This page reflects the most recent available snapshot, updated on the date shown above.

Data sourced from the FMCSA Open Data Portal. Updated monthly. DOT# 36845 · Last updated: 2026-03-09. View official FMCSA record →

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (DOT# 36845) – FMCSA Carrier Profile