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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.
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See all news itemsNHTSA Deputy Administrator King to Congress: SAFE Vehicles Rule Will Put More Americans In Newer, Safer Cars and Trucks
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May 22, 2019 Read More about U.S. Department of Transportation Seeks Input on Testing Vehicles with Automated Driving Systems TechnologiesNHTSA and FRA Launch Rail Crossing Safety Campaign
April 18, 2019 Read More about NHTSA and FRA Launch Rail Crossing Safety CampaignEvents
See all news eventsLifesavers Conference 2019
March 31-April 2, 2019
January 13 - 17
Washington,DC
October 01
Washington,DC
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