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.
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 Releases Multi-Year Research Project on Modernizing Safety Standards for Automated Vehicles
Read More about NHTSA Releases Multi-Year Research Project on Modernizing Safety Standards for Automated VehiclesNHTSA Launches Annual Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over Enforcement Campaign for Holiday Season
Campaign boosts efforts to reduce U.S. road fatalities, which are at the lowest level in years
December 09, 2025 Read More about NHTSA Launches Annual Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over Enforcement Campaign for Holiday SeasonConsumer Alert: Important Expanded Jeep Grand Cherokee and Jeep Wrangler PHEVs “Park Outside” Recall for Fire Risk
Owners should park their vehicles outside and not charge them until they are repaired
November 04, 2025 Read More about Consumer Alert: Important Expanded Jeep Grand Cherokee and Jeep Wrangler PHEVs “Park Outside” Recall for Fire RiskNHTSA 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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