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Get resources and info about staying safe on America’s roads. And, find out if there’s a recall on your car or how to report a vehicle safety problem.
Press Releases - NHTSA
Sep 5, 2024 · With Focus on Reducing Roadway Deaths, NHTSA Finalizes Significant Updates to 5-Star Safety Ratings Program. Key changes will advance safety for vehicle occupants and pedestrians and help consumers make informed decisions on new vehicle purchases. Washington, DC. November 18, 2024
Traffic Crash Deaths | Early Estimates Jan-March 2024 | NHTSA
Jun 24, 2024 · NHTSA released 2024 first quarter early estimates for traffic crash deaths. Fatalities decline compared to 2023; eighth straight quarterly decline.
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 · The proposed rule would establish a new Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard requiring new passenger vehicles be designed to reduce the risk of serious-to-fatal injuries in child and adult pedestrian crashes. In 2022, 88% of pedestrian fatalities occurred in …
GM’s Cruise Failed to Fully Report Pedestrian Crash | NHTSA
Sep 30, 2024 · The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration today has announced a consent order with Cruise, which is majority-owned by General Motors. The action addresses several incomplete reports by the company under NHTSA’s Standing General Order for crashes involving automated driving systems.
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.
Ford Consent Order; $165 Million Civil Penalty | NHTSA
Nov 14, 2024 · The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration today announced a consent order with Ford Motor Company for failing to comply with federal recall requirements. The consent order includes a civil penalty of $165 million, the second-largest civil penalty in NHTSA’s history.
Check for Recalls: Vehicle, Car Seat, Tire, Equipment | NHTSA
Check for Recalls: Vehicle, Car Seat, Tire, Equipment | NHTSA
NHTSA Releases 2022 Traffic Deaths, 2023 Early Estimates
Apr 1, 2024 · In 2022, 621 vulnerable road users were killed in distraction-affected traffic crashes. Despite overall declines, vulnerable road user fatality rates are increasing, and distracted driving is a contributing factor to the increase in fatalities.