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WEBGet resources and info about staying safe on America’s roads. And, find out if there’s a recall on your car or how to report a vehicle safety problem.
Traffic Crash Deaths | Early Estimates Jan-March 2024 | NHTSA
WEBJun 24, 2024 · The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration today released its first projections for traffic fatalities in 2024, estimating that 8,650 people died in traffic crashes in the first three months of the year. This represents a decrease of about 3.2% as compared to 8,935 estimated fatalities during the same period in 2023.
Press Releases - NHTSA
WEBNHTSA Estimates Traffic Fatalities Declined in the First Half of 2024: Washington, DC. September 05, 2024 : NHTSA Launches Labor Day Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over Campaign. The 13,524 alcohol-impaired-driving fatalities represented one-third of all traffic fatalities in 2022. Washington, DC. August 15, 2024
Check for Recalls: Vehicle, Car Seat, Tire, Equipment | NHTSA
WEBA recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle, equipment, car seat, or tire creates an unreasonable safety risk or fails to meet minimum safety standards. Most decisions to conduct a recall and remedy a safety defect are made voluntarily by manufacturers prior to any involvement by NHTSA.
NHTSA Releases 2022 Traffic Deaths, 2023 Early Estimates
WEBApr 1, 2024 · The agency estimates that 40,990 people died in motor vehicle traffic crashes in 2023, a decrease of about 3.6% as compared to 42,514 fatalities reported to have occurred in 2022. The fourth quarter of 2023 represents the seventh consecutive quarterly decline in fatalities beginning with the second quarter of 2022.
NHTSA to Allow Adaptive Driving Beam Headlights on New …
WEBFeb 15, 2022 · The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration issued a final rule today allowing automakers to install adaptive driving beam headlights on new vehicles. This satisfies a requirement in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law more than a year and a half ahead of schedule.
The Briefing Room - NHTSA
WEBThe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Briefing Room provides the latest news and information on agency announcements and events. All media inquiries and interview requests should be directed to the Office of Public Affairs at 202-366-9550 or [email protected] .
USDOT Releases 2016 Fatal Traffic Crash Data - NHTSA
WEBOct 6, 2017 · WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration today released fatal traffic crash data for calendar year 2016. According to NHTSA data, which was collected from all 50 states and the District of Columbia, 37,461 lives were lost on U.S. roads in 2016, an increase of 5.6 percent from ...
Road Safety - NHTSA
WEBPedestrian Safety. NHTSA raises awareness of the dangers to pedestrians and provides tips to keep pedestrians safe. Read More about Pedestrian Safety Bicycle Safety. The safety of all bicyclists and motorists rides on mutual respect. Learn about bicycle safety and how to reduce bicycle injuries and fatalities.
NHTSA Takes First Step Toward Impaired Driving Prevention …
WEBDec 12, 2023 · The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law directs NHTSA to issue a final rule establishing a Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard that requires new passenger vehicles to have “advanced drunk and impaired driving prevention technology.”