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.
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NHTSA provides grants to state governments so states can conduct effective highway safety programs.
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See all news itemsUrgent Warning: Two More Deaths from Substandard, Dangerous Chinese Air Bag Inflators
Read More about Urgent Warning: Two More Deaths from Substandard, Dangerous Chinese Air Bag InflatorsNHTSA Study Affirms Need for Female Crash Test Dummy Approved by the Trump Administration
Report reiterates that women are at higher risk of injury during vehicular crashes
January 08, 2026 Read More about NHTSA Study Affirms Need for Female Crash Test Dummy Approved by the Trump AdministrationNHTSA Releases Multi-Year Research Project on Modernizing Safety Standards for Automated Vehicles
Issues a new Request for Comment
December 11, 2025 Read More about NHTSA Releases Multi-Year Research Project on Modernizing Safety Standards for Automated VehiclesNHTSA 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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