United States Department of TransportationThe 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 itemsBiden-Harris Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation Announce Comprehensive Actions to Increase Underride Protection on Truck Trailers and Prevent Deadly Crashes
Read More about Biden-Harris Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation Announce Comprehensive Actions to Increase Underride Protection on Truck Trailers and Prevent Deadly CrashesNHTSA Improves Child Safety Seat Testing Standards with Final Rule on Side Impact Protection
Establishes requirement for first-of-its-kind side impact test
June 22, 2022 Read More about NHTSA Improves Child Safety Seat Testing Standards with Final Rule on Side Impact ProtectionNHTSA Releases Initial Data on Safety Performance of Advanced Vehicle Technologies
Data provide an important window into the operations of ADAS and ADS and will help inform NHTSA’s efforts to assess and advance safety
June 15, 2022 Read More about NHTSA Releases Initial Data on Safety Performance of Advanced Vehicle TechnologiesNHTSA 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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