United States Department of Transportation
About NHTSA
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 ProcessGuidelines For Map 21SAFETEA-LU ArchiveTEA-21 ArchiveResources GuideNews
See all news itemsNHTSA Advises Motorists to Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over
Read More about NHTSA Advises Motorists to Drive Sober or Get Pulled OverDepartments of Commerce and Transportation Announce $109 Million in Grants to Modernize 911 Services for States and Tribal Nations
August 9, 2019 Read More about Departments of Commerce and Transportation Announce $109 Million in Grants to Modernize 911 Services for States and Tribal NationsNHTSA and NSC: Learn How to Prevent Pediatric Vehicular Heatstroke Deaths
Sharing tips to protect children, prevent tragedies on National Heatstroke Prevention Day
July 31, 2019 Read More about NHTSA and NSC: Learn How to Prevent Pediatric Vehicular Heatstroke DeathsEvents
See all news eventsLifesavers Conference 2019
March 31-April 2, 2019
January 13 - 17
Washington,DC
October 01
Washington,DC
NHTSA Careers & Internships
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Dedicated 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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