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Vince and Larry
"Crash" the Smithsonian
The “Vince and Larry” crash-test dummy costumes and related vehicle safety items have been donated to the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History in Washington. Read More
NHTSA-Mentored
High School Team
Earns Robotics Award
Administrator David Strickland was on hand as Phelps HS of D.C. was awarded 3rd place in the FIRST Robotics Competition, which featured more than 50 teams from 11 states. The team, in only its second year, is made up of freshmen and sophomores with no upperclassmen. Read More
NHTSA Honors Baltimore County (Md) Police Chief
Chief Jim Johnson, (with NHTSA Administrator David Strickland in photo) is honored for his department's work in implementing a new data-driven approach for increasing traffic safety. Check out Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood's Fast Lane blog for the details. Read More
New Fuel Efficiency Program Announced by President Obama
NHTSA and EPA are working together on the next phase on improving the fuel efficiency and reducing the greenhouse gas emissions of the U.S. on-road fleet. Read More
Keep Your Most Precious Passengers Safe
Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for children age 3 to 6 and 8 to 14. Parents and caregivers are urged to make sure car seats and booster seats are properly installed to prevent injuries and deaths amongst their children. Read More
Key Issues
Recent Research & Data
- Analysis of Helmet Impact Velocity Experimental Data & Statistical Tolerance Design (DOT-HS-811-305), Helmet impact velocity experiential data is analyzed and various factors that influence the impact velocity are studied.
- Children Injured in Motor Vehicle Traffic Crashes (DOT-HS-811-325), Analysis indicates that in rollover crashes, estimated incidence rate of incapacitating injuries among unrestrained children under 8 years old was almost three times that for restrained children.
- Motorcycle Helmet Use in 2009 -- Overall Results (NOPUS), Information on the use of DOT-compliant helmets in 2009 from the National Occupant Protection Use Survey (NOPUS).
- 2009 Early Estimates of Motor Vehicle Traffic Fatalities, Early estimates show an estimated 33,963 deaths, a decline of about 8.9 percent as compared to 37,261 in 2008
Odometer Fraud Fact Sheet, It can be difficult, but not impossible, to detect an altered odometer. These tips will help used-car buyers guard against fraud.
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July 29, 2010NHTSA Announces List of 2011 Model Year Vehicles to be Rated Under the New Government 5-Star Safety Ratings Program
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July 27, 2010Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood Announces Second National Distracted Driving Summit
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July 14, 2010Secretary LaHood: "Vince and Larry" Become Permanent Additions to Smithsonian
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June 22, 2010Consumer Advisory: Make Safety Your Constant Companion This Summer Driving Season
