NHTSA announces $171 million in grants to 19 states to upgrade crash data collection systems

BALTIMORE, MD—The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has announced a significant allocation of $171 million in grants to 19 states and territories. The funding aims to upgrade and standardize crash data collection systems, enhancing the accuracy, timeliness, and accessibility of vital fatality information, including data about pedestrians and cyclists. This initiative, driven by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, will facilitate […]

NHTSA kicks off ‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over’ holiday campaign

BALTIMORE, MD—The holiday season is upon us, and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is reminding drivers to plan ahead for sober rides home. The agency’s annual “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign kicked off today, aiming to reduce drunk and impaired driving over the holidays. “Alcohol-impaired driving remains a leading cause of fatal traffic crashes in the […]