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The Latest

Event: NHTSA safety research portfolio public meeting

NHTSA's vehicle safety research and behavioral safety research offices will present information on activities related to the agency’s research programs October 19 - October 21, 2021.

NHTSA announces MY 2022 vehicles for 5-Star Safety Ratings tests

List includes largest number of EV models ever, additional vehicles to be tested to verify performance of advanced driver assistance systems

NHTSA and FHWA celebrate national pedestrian safety month

DOT has produced a suite of free resources for use by partners, states, local communities, or any concerned members of the public. 

NHTSA launches Spanish-language website, NHTSA en Español

The agency is making its consumer safety information more accessible to Spanish speakers.