NHTSA | National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
NHTSA is a federal agency that regulates vehicle, equipment, car seat, and tire safety in the U.S. Find out how to check for recalls, report a safety problem, and get the latest news and updates on road safety issues.
Traffic Crash Deaths | Early Estimates Jan-March 2024 | NHTSA
Jun 24, 2024 · The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration projected that 8,650 people died in traffic crashes in the first three months of 2024, a decrease of about 3.2% from the same period in 2023. The report also highlighted the Department of Transportation's progress in implementing the National Roadway Safety Strategy and improving roadway safety.
Press Releases - NHTSA
Jul 23, 2024 · NHTSA Announces Model Year 2025 Vehicles for 5-Star Safety Ratings Testing. Thirty-seven vehicles selected, including eight electric and hybrid models. Washington, DC. October 23, 2024 : Consumer Alert: Important Jeep Grand Cherokee and Jeep Wrangler PHEVs “Park Outside” Recall for Fire Risk
The Briefing Room - NHTSA
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Briefing Room provides the latest news and information on agency announcements and events. All media inquiries and interview requests should be directed to the Office of Public Affairs at 202-366-9550 or [email protected] .
NHTSA Proposes Pedestrian Head Protection Standard | NHTSA
Sep 9, 2024 · NHTSA is advancing pedestrian safety by proposing a new rule to reduce fatalities and serious injuries among pedestrians struck by vehicles. The rule would apply to passenger vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating of 10,000 pounds or less and align with Global Technical Regulation No. 9.
GM’s Cruise Failed to Fully Report Pedestrian Crash | NHTSA
Sep 30, 2024 · Cruise, a GM subsidiary, failed to report post-crash details of a pedestrian dragged by an ADS vehicle in Oct. 2023. NHTSA imposed a $1.5 million penalty and a corrective action plan to improve Cruise's compliance with the law.
NHTSA Finalizes First Occupant Protection Safety Standards for …
Mar 10, 2022 · The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration today issued a first-of-its-kind final rule to ensure safety of occupants in automated vehicles.
Traffic Crash Deaths | Early Estimates Jan-June 2024 | NHTSA
Sep 5, 2024 · The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates that 18,720 people died in motor vehicle crashes in the first half of 2024, a decrease of 3.2% from the same period in 2023. The agency attributes the decline to its safety initiatives and the National Roadway Safety Strategy, which aims to reduce roadway deaths to zero.
NHTSA Releases 2022 Traffic Deaths, 2023 Early Estimates
Apr 1, 2024 · The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration projects that 40,990 people died in motor vehicle traffic crashes in 2023, a decrease of about 3.6% from 2022. The agency also launched a new campaign to raise awareness of the dangers and consequences of distracted driving, with a $5 million media buy in English and Spanish.
Initial Data Release, Advanced Vehicle Technologies | NHTSA
Jun 15, 2022 · NHTSA published the initial round of data it has collected through its Standing General Order on crashes involving vehicles with SAE L2 ADAS or SAE Levels 3-5 ADS. The data provide an important window into the operations and performance of these systems and will help inform NHTSA’s efforts to assess and advance safety.