Inspection insights by state
Kentucky truck inspection & out-of-service stats
FMCSA roadside inspection data Β· Aug 2023 β Oct 2026
161,856
Roadside inspections
14th of 51 states
200,009
Total violations
1.24 per inspection
49,306
Out-of-service
30.5% of inspections
24.7%
OOS rate
8th-highest of 51
How Kentucky compares
Between Aug 2023 β Oct 2026, Kentucky logged 161,856 roadside inspections and 200,009 violations, of which 49,306 were serious enough to place a driver or vehicle out of service. Thatβs an out-of-service rate of 24.7% of all violations β 7 points above the national average of 17.7%. By inspection volume, Kentucky ranks 14th of 51 states.
Driver
79,105 violations Β· 8,803 OOS
79,105 violations Β· 8,803 OOS
Vehicle
118,892 violations Β· 40,503 OOS
118,892 violations Β· 40,503 OOS
Hazmat
539 violations Β· 138 OOS
539 violations Β· 138 OOS
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Source: FMCSA / U.S. DOT Vehicle Inspection File (roadside inspections reported by state and federal enforcement). Figures cover Aug 2023 β Oct 2026 and update monthly. Informational only β not legal advice.