Lkq Safety Record
DOT# 489826 · Topeka, KS 66619 · 6158316979
Legal name: Lkq Central
Excellent safety record — scored 5/100 (lower is better). This carrier has one of the best inspection records on file.
Last inspected 02/11/2026
Safety Score Breakdown · 5/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, Lkq (DOT# 489826) in Topeka, Kansas has 68 inspections on record with 37 violations and a 4.4% vehicle out-of-service rate and 3 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 · 37 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 · 68 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/11/2026 | TX | 0 | 0 |
| 01/30/2026 | KS | 0 | 0 |
| 01/21/2026 | KS | 0 | 0 |
| 01/15/2026 | TX | 0 | 0 |
| 11/28/2025 | TX | 0 | 0 |
| 10/14/2025 | NM | 0 | 0 |
| 10/06/2025 | IA | 0 | 0 |
| 09/24/2025 | KS | 0 | 0 |
| 09/17/2025 | KS | 0 | 0 |
| 09/16/2025 | KS | 0 | 0 |
Crash History · 3 records
| Date | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-Aways |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13-FEB-25 | LA | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 06-SEP-24 | TX | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 01-NOV-24 | KS | 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.