CRASH-1 — Recordable crash - fatality
FMCSA violation code under Crash Indicator. Severity weight: 10.
Severity Weight
10
OOS Eligible
No
BASIC Category
Crash Indicator
Code System
FMCSR
Code
CRASH-1
Code System
FMCSR
BASIC Category
OOS Eligible
No
Severity Weight
10
Violation Group
BASIC 7
Violation Description
Crash involving a fatality that is recorded in the carrier's crash indicator BASIC.
About This Violation Code
Code CRASH-1 falls under the Crash Indicator BASIC category in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS). It carries a severity weight of 10 (scale 1-10, higher = more severe).
When this violation is cited during a roadside inspection, it contributes to the carrier's Crash Indicator BASIC score. Carriers with high BASIC percentiles may be prioritized for FMCSA interventions including warning letters, investigations, or compliance reviews.
Regulatory Reference
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations
This violation references 49 CFR CRASH in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
Data sources & freshness
FMCSA Vehicle Inspections and Violations
Updated 3 months ago
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (49 CFR)
Unknown freshness