Safety and BASIC indicators explained

Seven BASIC categories, restricted data, and the limits of estimated scores.

Private-preview guidance. Examples and planned account workflows are not confirmation of a live purchase, activated access, or enabled notification service.

What to know

1. FMCSA describes seven BASIC categories; not all category percentiles are public.
2. An estimated score is not an official FMCSA safety rating.
3. A missing percentile may reflect insufficient data or restricted access, not a lack of risk.
4. Read inspection volume, dates, and available records before interpreting a colored indicator.