About NHTSA
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is responsible for keeping people safe on America’s roadways.
Through enforcing vehicle performance standards and partnerships with state and local governments, NHTSA reduces deaths, injuries and economic losses from motor vehicle crashes.
Highway Safety Grant Programs
NHTSA provides grants to state governments so states can conduct effective highway safety programs.
About the Program, Funding Status, Application Process
Events & Public Meetings
News
See all news itemsTrump’s Transportation Department Announces Tesla Model Y Is the First Vehicle to Pass NHTSA’s New ‘Advanced Driver Assistance System’ Tests
Read More about Trump’s Transportation Department Announces Tesla Model Y Is the First Vehicle to Pass NHTSA’s New ‘Advanced Driver Assistance System’ TestsTrump’s Transportation Department Debuts “Click It or Ticket” Campaign Ahead of Memorial Day Weekend, Summer Travel
Unbuckled seatbelts accounted for a passenger vehicle death every 54 minutes in 2024
May 06, 2026 Read More about Trump’s Transportation Department Debuts “Click It or Ticket” Campaign Ahead of Memorial Day Weekend, Summer TravelConsumer Alert: NHTSA Marks May 1 as National Heatstroke Prevention Day
Help spread the word to save children from the risk of heatstroke in a hot car
May 01, 2026 Read More about Consumer Alert: NHTSA Marks May 1 as National Heatstroke Prevention DayNHTSA Careers & Internships
Join the dedicated teamDedicated to achieving the highest standards of excellence in motor vehicle and highway safety, NHTSA works daily to help prevent crashes and their attendant costs, both human and financial. The agency strives to exceed the expectations of the American public through its core values of Integrity, Service, and Leadership.
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