Norfolk Southern Safety Record
DOT# 322521 · Atlanta, GA 30308 · 8006355768
Legal name: Norfolk Southern Railway Company
Excellent safety record — scored 15/100 (lower is better). This carrier has one of the best inspection records on file.
Last inspected 03/23/2026
Safety Score Breakdown · 15/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, Norfolk Southern (DOT# 322521) in Atlanta, Georgia has 388 inspections on record with 345 violations and a 11.9% vehicle out-of-service rate and 18 crashes. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record).
Out-of-Service Rates vs. National Average
An out-of-service (OOS) violation means a vehicle or driver was found unsafe to operate during a roadside inspection and was prohibited from continuing until the issue was corrected.
Violation Categories · 345 total violations
FMCSA groups violations into Behavioral Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs). Each violation found during a roadside inspection is classified into a category that reflects the type of safety risk.
Inspection History · 100 records
FMCSA inspections range from Level 1 (full vehicle and driver examination) to Level 6 (enhanced motorcoach inspection). Level 1 is the most thorough; Levels 2 and 3 are walk-around and driver-only checks.
| Date | State | Veh OOS | Drv OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/23/2026 | SC | 0 | 0 |
| 03/16/2026 | NJ | 0 | 0 |
| 03/12/2026 | GA | 0 | 0 |
| 03/06/2026 | IL | 0 | 0 |
| 03/05/2026 | NC | 0 | 0 |
| 03/05/2026 | NC | 0 | 0 |
| 03/03/2026 | WV | 0 | 0 |
| 03/01/2026 | AL | 0 | 0 |
| 02/24/2026 | TN | 2 | 0 |
| 02/23/2026 | VA | 0 | 0 |
Crash History · 18 records
| Date | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-Aways |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30-JAN-26 | VA | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 29-JUN-25 | IN | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 25-SEP-24 | OH | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 25-JUN-24 | OH | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 20-MAY-25 | OH | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 18-JAN-25 | VA | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 15-SEP-25 | KY | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 14-JAN-26 | VA | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 13-MAR-24 | SC | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 13-AUG-25 | IN | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fleet Profile
Power units include trucks, tractors, and other commercial motor vehicles registered to the carrier. Driver count reflects the total number of drivers reported on the carrier's MCS-150 filing.