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
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News
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Action will unleash innovators so they can design the engines of the future
August 28, 2026 Read More about Trump’s Transportation Department Moves to Reverse Illegal Obama-Era Rule Unfairly Restricting American Engine ManufacturingTrump’s Transportation Department Reminds Americans to Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over
In 2024, one person was killed every 44 minutes in an alcohol-impaired-driving crash
August 18, 2026 Read More about Trump’s Transportation Department Reminds Americans to Drive Sober or Get Pulled OverNHTSA 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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