WASHINGTON—The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) launched its annual “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” enforcement campaign on Tuesday, urging Americans to plan for a sober ride home ahead of the Labor Day weekend. NHTSA Chief Counsel Peter Simshauser, speaking at an event in Arlington, Virginia, said the campaign aims to combat a persistent problem […]
WASHINGTON, DC—The number of people killed in traffic crashes in the United States decreased significantly in the first three months of 2025, marking the 12th consecutive quarterly decline, according to new data released Thursday by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). NHTSA estimates that traffic fatalities fell by approximately 6.3% in the first quarter, with 8,055 lives lost. This […]
WASHINGTON, DC—As millions of Americans prepare to travel for the Independence Day holiday, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is urging all drivers to slow down and will launch a new anti-speeding campaign on Monday, July 7th. The “Speeding Catches Up With You” campaign aims to address the deadly risks associated with excessive speed. Speeding contributed to nearly one-third […]
BALTIMORE, MD—With the start of Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is reminding motorists about the importance of motorcycle safety. The agency is highlighting the rising fatality rate for motorcyclists, which remains a significant concern on the roads. According to NHTSA data, 31.39 motorcyclists died per 100 million vehicle miles traveled in 2023. This rate […]
WASHINGTON, DC—According to a recent report from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, or NHTSA, traffic fatalities decreased by 3.8% in 2024, reaching a preliminary estimate of 39,345 deaths. This marks the first time since 2020 that the annual figure has fallen below 40,000. The decline in fatalities is a continuation of a trend that began in the second quarter […]
WASHINGTON, DC—The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is putting its foot down on distracted driving this month. With April being Distracted Driving Awareness Month, the NHTSA is launching its “Put the Phone Away or Pay” campaign to highlight the dangers of distracted driving, particularly among young people. The campaign, running from today through April 14th, will feature high-visibility enforcement […]