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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.
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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 itemsNHTSA Announces Consent Order with Tire Manufacturer Over Mislabeling
Read More about NHTSA Announces Consent Order with Tire Manufacturer Over MislabelingNHTSA Estimates Traffic Fatalities Declined 4.4% in the First Nine Months of 2024
Marks 10 straight quarters of declines in fatalities
December 20, 2024 Read More about NHTSA Estimates Traffic Fatalities Declined 4.4% in the First Nine Months of 2024NHTSA Proposes National Program for Vehicles with Automated Driving Systems
Proposes voluntary program to improve transparency and insight into the safety and performance of ADS-equipped vehicles
December 20, 2024 Read More about NHTSA Proposes National Program for Vehicles with Automated Driving SystemsNHTSA 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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