Is King County Metro Transit Safe? DOT 506909 – Safety Rating, Crashes & Violations

Q: How many inspections has King County Metro Transit had?

King County Metro Transit has recorded 2 total inspections, with 0 out-of-service orders.

This carrier is active. Review the inspection and crash data below.

King County Metro Transit is a registered motor carrier with the FMCSA under USDOT number 506909. The company operates from Seattle, WA and maintains an active operating status with 1,103 power units and 3,000 drivers on record.

Safety Rating

FMCSA Safety Rating

— Not Rated

No formal safety rating has been assigned to King County Metro Transit by the FMCSA. View official FMCSA record →

Inspection Summary

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Vehicle OOS

2 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

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Injuries

Tow-Away

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

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Carrier Insight

King County Metro Transit is a large motor carrier operating in Washington. With 2 total inspections on record, the carrier has an out-of-service rate of 0.0%, which is below the national average of approximately 21%. 86 crashes have been reported. Review crash details alongside fleet size and inspection history before making hiring decisions.

King County Metro Transit has not received a formal safety rating from the FMCSA. This is common for smaller or newer carriers and does not necessarily indicate a safety problem.

The company operates 1,103 power units and employs 3,000 drivers. This fleet size places it among the larger carriers in the FMCSA registry.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is USDOT Number 506909?

USDOT number 506909 is assigned to King County Metro Transit, an active motor carrier registered with the FMCSA, based in Seattle, WA.

How many inspections has King County Metro Transit had?

King County Metro Transit has recorded 2 total inspections with 0 out-of-service orders, representing an OOS rate of 0.00%.

Where is King County Metro Transit located?

King County Metro Transit is headquartered at 201 S Jackson St Ms Sfmtr0100, Seattle, WA 98104-1598.

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# 506909 · Last updated: 2026-03-09. View official FMCSA record →

King County Metro Transit (DOT# 506909) – FMCSA Carrier Profile